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GLOBAL TRENDS IN EMPLOYMENT Pharmaceuticals –Medical Practitioners Internet Sales and Marketing Fashion and Apparel Hospitality and Service –Hotel –Resort –Gaming and Entertainment Center Construction Industry –Estimators –Project Managers (Engineers and Architects) Accounting and financeTRANSCRIPT
“Maximizing Students Employability”
ASIA SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCESYoung Education Students Organization
Integrated Computer Students OrganizationAlliance of Future Administrators, Secretaries and Hoteliers
Re-Echo Seminar
SEPTEMBER 20, 2008
Employment OverviewAnd Trends
ASIA SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCESYoung Education Students Organization
Integrated Computer Students OrganizationAlliance of Future Administrators, Secretaries and Hoteliers
“Maximizing Students Employability”
Alfren A. Cordova
GLOBAL TRENDS IN EMPLOYMENT
• Pharmaceuticals– Medical Practitioners
• Internet Sales and Marketing• Fashion and Apparel• Hospitality and Service
– Hotel– Resort– Gaming and Entertainment
Center• Construction Industry
– Estimators– Project Managers (Engineers
and Architects)• Accounting and finance
GLOBAL TRENDS IN EMPLOYMENT
• I.T.– SQL Database Administrator– .NET and Java Developers
TOP 5 MARKABLE Skills
• Quantitative Skills–Basic Accounting–Statistics–Economics
TOP 5 MARKABLE Skills
• Computer Skills–Programmers–Word Processing–Database Management–E-mail and Internet
TOP 5 MARKABLE Skills
• Communication Skills–Written–Oral–Interpersonal
TOP 5 MARKABLE Skills
• Marketing and Selling Skills–Sales–Publicity–Fundraising
TOP 5 MARKABLE Skills
• Leadership Skills–Supervisory–Leadership Roles–Team Leader
TOP 5 Hard to Fill Occupation
• Accounting and Auditors• Professional Nurses• Technical and Commercial Sales
Representative• Computer Programmers• Mechanical Engineers
SALARYCOMPARISON
• IT• Sales
Representatives• Teachers• Mechanics• Engine Technicians• Management/
Executives
• $100,000• $ 40,868
• $ 45,281• $43,760• $ 47,760• $ 90,915
Careers in Info. Tech.
Market Overview
Boosters
Downers
Interviewer Checklist
• Ability and Knowledge Gained• Attitude• Communication Skills
Why Join the IT Industry?
Effective Resume WritingEffective Resume Writing You Want Getting Noticed for the Job You Want Getting Noticed for the Job
ASIA SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCESYoung Education Students Organization
Integrated Computer Students OrganizationAlliance of Future Administrators, Secretaries and Hoteliers
“Maximizing Students Employability”
Alfren A. Cordova
Your RESUME
What is a Resume?• Your chance to get attention from a possible employer or business partner!
A presentation of your:–previous work history and educational attainment–qualifications/skill sets –compatibility with an advertised vacancy
• What do you want to accomplish with your resume?–Create a favorable impression on the recruiter
• Types of resume–Chronological list of previous work, starting with your most recent job–Education attainment, with special accomplishments, and useable
skills
3C’s of Resume Writing3C’s of Resume Writing Clear - easily understood
ex. Using terms easily understood by a layperson Including elaboration on specialized acronyms ASIC - Application Specific Integrated Circuits
Concise - free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
ex. Highlighting previous academic/work experiences relevant to the position you're applying for Complete - having all necessary elements
ex. Having complete contact details Indicating your address, phone, email
The Parts of a Good ResumeThe Parts of a Good Resume• Name, Address, Contact Details
Put permanent address, mobile, landline, email• Job Title Use job titles and skill headings that relate to and match the jobs you want. For example:
Typical (Boring…):Accounting / RecordkeepingAdministrativeComputer Skills
Exciting (Read Me!!!):Management of A/R and A/P AccountsComputerized Accounting ApplicationsDepartmental Administration / Recordkeeping
The Parts of a Good ResumeThe Parts of a Good Resume• Date Listings Put the inclusive dates on the left margin, with your most recent work
experience. • Job Data and Description Put relevant numbers and keywords to keep interest Typical (Boring…):
Maintained records for accounts receivable and accounts payable accounts. Exciting (Read Me!!!):
Managed over 1,000 accounts receivable and payable accounts, working directly with the Chief Financial Officer.
The Parts of a Good ResumeThe Parts of a Good Resume• Using Power Words Use Power Words or verbs that match the level of position
you want.
Typical (Boring…): Gave work assignments to staff of entry level accounting clerks Led the project team to finish the college thesis
Exciting (Read Me!!!): Directed workflow, supervised and trained accounting staff performing
posting to general ledger, accounts receivable and payable accounts. Planned for and supervised the completion of the college thesis, with a
4-person software team delivering over 5,000 lines of code.
The Parts of a Good ResumeThe Parts of a Good Resume• Educational Attainment Include everything that might impress. Include: grade, honors, awards, scholarships, achievements, positions/roles
in extracurricular activities or organizations, thesis or project.
Typical (Boring…): Asia School of Arts and Sciences BS Computer Science, 2008
Exciting (Read Me!!!): Asia School of Arts and Sciences, Tandang Sora Campus BS Computer Science, 2008 Magna cum laude, GPA: 1.26 President, ASAS Chorale Group 2006-2008
• Maximum of 2 pages when printed.• Include all reasonable means to contact you.• Check for spelling and grammatical errors.• Use simple but powerful business English• Use a guide like Jobstreet’s resume builder• Do not:
– Pad or extend your qualifications– Add a bad picture (too boring, too revealing, etc.)– Disclose really “personal” data– Use uncommon acronyms– Use meaningless phrases like “pleasing personality”
Some Tips for Good ResumesSome Tips for Good Resumes
Sample Resume (Highlights)Sample Resume (Highlights)OBJECTIVETo maximize my potential in Information Technology and actively contribute to corporate goals.
EDUCATION
2003-present Asia School of Arts and SciencesCandidate, MS Information Technology
1999-2003 Asia School of Arts and SciencesTandang SoraBS Computer ScienceOverall GPA: 1.89SYDP Scholar 1999 - 2001
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
April to June 2000 Canon Information Technologies Philippines, Inc.Trainee, 300 hours
• Interacted with Software Engineers to acquire requirements for application software development • Reviewed and analyzed program specifications and facilitated collection of software metrics• Participated in project briefings and provides administrative support
Add a Cover LetterAdd a Cover Letter• Read what the position requires.• Explain why your credentials and your potential meets the
job requirements.• Keep it short and direct to the point.
Dear Sir:
Your online advertisement for a Software Engineer in Jobtreet interested me because my educational attainment fits the job requirements. As my enclosed resume indicates, I graduated among the top 20% of my class in BS Computer Science in Ateneo de Manila University. I have also led my project thesis group into successfully creating a software prototype for Automated Image Capture and Enhancement using a Canon camera. I’ll be happy to meet with you and discuss how I could be of help to the organization. You can reach me by email at: [email protected] or my phone at: 0917-1234567.
Sincerely yours,
In Resume Writing
•Be yourself•Believe in the thing that you will put
Appearance of the Resume
5% passing Rate
• Margin 1” all sides
ALFREN A. CORDOVATandang Sora Q.C.9319862
OBJECTIVETo maximize my potential in Information Technology and actively contribute to
corporate goals.
EDUCATION
2003-present University of the PhilippinesCandidate, MS Industrial Engineering
1999-2003 University of the Philippines Los BañosLos Baños, LagunaBS Computer ScienceOverall GPA: 1.89University Scholar 1999 - 2001
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
April to June 2000 Canon Information Technologies Philippines, Inc.Trainee, 300 hours
• Interacted with Software Engineers to acquire requirements for application software development
• Reviewed and analyzed program specifications and facilitated collection of software metrics
• Participated in project briefings and provides administrative support
Resume Layout
20 sec. Attention Time
• Create 4 Quadrants
ALFREN A. CORDOVATandang Sora Q.C.9319862
OBJECTIVETo maximize my potential in Information Technology and actively contribute to
corporate goals.
EDUCATION
2003-present University of the PhilippinesCandidate, MS Industrial Engineering
1999-2003 University of the Philippines Los BañosLos Baños, LagunaBS Computer ScienceOverall GPA: 1.89University Scholar 1999 - 2001
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
April to June 2000 Canon Information Technologies Philippines, Inc.Trainee, 300 hours
• Interacted with Software Engineers to acquire requirements for application software development
• Reviewed and analyzed program specifications and facilitated collection of software metrics
• Participated in project briefings and provides administrative support
Resume Layout
Resume Layout
• 1st Quadrant is the most important
ALFREN A. CORDOVATandang Sora Q.C.9319862
OBJECTIVETo maximize my potential in Information Technology and actively contribute to
corporate goals.
EDUCATION
2003-present University of the PhilippinesCandidate, MS Industrial Engineering
1999-2003 University of the Philippines Los BañosLos Baños, LagunaBS Computer ScienceOverall GPA: 1.89University Scholar 1999 - 2001
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
April to June 2000 Canon Information Technologies Philippines, Inc.Trainee, 300 hours
• Interacted with Software Engineers to acquire requirements for application software development
• Reviewed and analyzed program specifications and facilitated collection of software metrics
• Participated in project briefings and provides administrative support
QUADRANT
1Name
Personal Info
Education
Work Experience (Most Recent)
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Dd , Ee
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FONTS
FONTS
• Heading• Title• Important information
• Description
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Pages
• 1 page resume • Entry level post• Less than 10 years
work• Job fair events
Pages
• 2 page resume • Technical and Scientific Skills
• Above entry Level but below senior manager post
Pages
• 3 page resume • Senior Executive level• Academic and
Scientific Job• Academic Job
Pages
• 3 pages and more • Curriculum Vitae
Resume Section
ALFREN A. CORDOVA151 Don Fabian Ext. Manggahan, Brgy, Commonwealth [email protected]
ALFREN A. CORDOVACommonwealth [email protected]
Contact Information
Resume Section
2003-2004 Asia School of Arts and SciencesTandang SoraBS Computer ScienceOverall GPA: 1.89SYDP Scholar 1999 - 2001
Education
• Always Proofread• Make it short• No Candid Picture• Put accurate and valid information• Do no use colored & scented papers
Resume
20 SECONDS TEST