Resume Writing and Interviewing Skills

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WORKSHOP AGENDA

What a resume is and its purposes

Types and formats of resumes

Effective Writing of a resume.

Guidelines for preparing cover letters

Be ready for a successful job interview.

Being Online, search for a job.

Your Goal

Writing

The Resume

Search for a job

Interviewing Skills

Follow up

WHAT IS A RESUME ? What is the purpose of the

resume?

Main sections.

CV vs. Resume.

Cover letter

RESUME … IS

A brief summary of your qualifications,

skills, and background which represent

your educational and work experiences in

terms relevant to potential employers.

A self-promotional and marketing tool.

The first impression a prospective

employer has of you.

Watch and Discuss

Your first contact with a prospective

employer will be when he reads your

resume.

You only get one chance to make a first

impression!

First impressions are lasting – so think

of your resume as an extension of you!

Never forget that the goal of a resume is

to obtain a job interview.

Remember

A NOTE TO THE WISE!

There is no such thing as the “right”

or “wrong” resume.

The best indicator of whether your

resume is doing its job is by answering

this question,

“Are employers contacting you?

What is the Purpose of a Resume?

To describe your accomplishments, qualifications,

professional and educational experiences

Serve as a record to leave with an employer

Share information with the people who are

assisting you with your job search

Attach to a job application- Some forms don’t

allow us to express our skills and abilities very

well

To answer “the” question : Why should I be

selected for an interview?

CV

SOME STATISTICS

A single job offer attracts between 100

and 1,000 resumes.

Your resume will get between 10 and

20 seconds of the recruiters time.

Only 1 interview is granted for every

200 resumes received by the average

employer.

Flexible

Live

KISS

Content VS

Presentation

Career Path

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WRITE A RESUME STEP BY STEP

1) Understanding the Purpose

2) Understanding the Audience

3) Look at other Resumes.

4) Start writing your first draft.

5) Revise, carefully review and re-organize

your draft

6) Get feedback from a reader.

7) Revise, Proofread and Edit.

RESUME SECTIONS:

Contact Information

Objective

Profile/Summary

Education

Experience

Skills

Honors and accomplishments

References

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Address

Phone and Mobile numbers

E-mail address

Personal Website (if any)

LinkedIn /Skype

CONTACT INFORMATION

CONTACT INFORMATION

Keep it Simple

Be professional

Use a permanent address

Avoid nicknames

OBJECTIVE

Reason for sending the résumé

A brief paragraph that states

your career plan in relation to

what an employer is looking for

Focus on your interest as well as

your employers interest.

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a Software

Engineer with a company offering

opportunities for professional growth.

Seeking a position as a Civil Engineer in a

well established company that will fully

utilize my experience and expertise in

hydrological modeling, design,

construction, construction management,

planning and cost analysis.

OBJECTIVE

Your objective must be specific, clear,

short and concise.

You can targeted specific job title.

Stay focused on one title or two similar

Use general objective when needed.

…..

PROFILE / SUMMARY

• Several concise statements that focus

the reader’s attention on the most

important qualities, achievements,

and abilities you have to offer.

• A short phrase describing your

profession.

• Bullet : 3 to 4 one-liners about who

you are.

PROFILE / SUMMARY

A team player with excellent communication skills

and academic qualifications, who has recently

graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering.

A highly talented, professional and dedicated Civil

Engineer with over ten years experience in planning,

designing and directing the construction and

maintenance of roads, bridges and pipelines.

Accounting manager with five years of accounting

experience in real estate and marketing industries.

Fully knowledgeable in general accounting, payroll,

budgeting, and journal entry preparation.

PROFILE/ SUMMARY

• Think about what you want to say about yourself.

• Create a well-rounded view of yourself.

• Be honest.

• Be confident.

• Avoid trying to answer every question about yourself.

• Use specifics over generalities

Objective:

Seeking position as English teacher at

a governmental school.

Profile:

English teacher with ten years of

experience in governmental school

systems

Objective Vs. Profile by an example

EDUCATION

• Your most recent educational information

is listed first.

• Include your degree (B.A., M.A., etc.), major,

institution attended, minor/concentration.

• Add your (GPA) if it is higher than 3.0.

• Mention academic honors

EDUCATION

2002-2005 Graduate Diploma in Law BBP Law School London

2000-2003 BA in Economics University of Manchester

1995-1998 , B.S. in Business Management , Yeshiva University New York, NY

Certified Public Accountant, CPA, New York State

WORK EXPERIENCE

Briefly give the employer an overview of work that has taught you skills.

Use action words to describe your job duties.

Include your work experience in reverse chronological

Include:

• Title of position, • Name of organization, Location • Dates of employment • Describe your work responsibilities with

emphasis on specific skills and achievements.

WORK EXPERIENCE

WORK EXPERIENCE

Include: paid work, unpaid internships, extensive job

opportunities

Use keywords and jargon from your field : You want

to appear to be an insider.

Include skills, experiences and interests that relate

to the target position.

Begin statements with action verbs. Use short

phrases and concrete examples, numbers and

quantities to describe your experiences (i.e., “Supervised

camp activities for 30 girls, ages 6-12”).

SKILLS

It includes your abilities

that are related to the jobs

you are applying for. Include skills that are relevant to

the position / career field that you

are interested in i.e. computer

skills, software skills, and/or

language skills.

SKILLS

Teaching, Lecturing and Curricula design

Troubleshooting of computer HW/SW faults

Supervising Projects: including in house,

external contractors and sub-contractors.

….

SKILLS

Customize the skills section of your resume to

match, as much as you can, the requirements

listed in the job posting.

The closer a match your skills are to the job

requirements, the better your chances of being

selected for an interview.

Employers quickly scan resumes, so long lists are

not likely to get read.

Here you will go into more details than you

did in the objective and summary

Great opportunity to really sell yourself!

List any activities that would show special

skills, community involvement, leadership

ability, etc.

List any special honors you have received

No need to say “References available

upon request” .

You’ll need three to five people to write

or speak on your behalf.

Ask permission before you use someone’s

name.

write contact information for them.

Give them your resume.

WHO ARE THEY ?

RESUME FORMATS:

1) Chronological

2) Functional

3) Combination

4) Targeted

5) Mini

COVER LETTER

A business letter that accompanies a resume.

Informs reader of your purpose and requests as in-person meeting.

Highlights and directs attention to the important information in the resume.

May take the form of an email message or a brief note that accompanies an electronic application

First paragraph: State the name of the job

for which you are applying and how you

learned about the job opening.

Second paragraph: Emphasize skills and

abilities that relate to the open position.

However, do not repeat what is said on your

resume.

Third paragraph: Thank the employer

and request an interview.

Introduces You; Your Resume

Summarizes Appropriate Aspects of your Education or Experience

States briefly how your Qualifications relate to the Job

Indicates if you have included a Resume, Writing Samples, Transcript, or other documents

Is Brief and to the Point.

Requests an Interview.

An Effective Cover Letter

COVER LETTER

SAMPLE

Your Name

Your Address

Your Phone Number

Your Email

Date

Name

Job Title

Company

Adress

Dear Mr./Ms. LastName,

Please accept my application for the teaching assistant position advertised on Craig's List. I would like to

continue to develop my teaching skills while creating a challenging and fun learning environment for students.

The middle school age group is particularly appealing to me, because students are very impressionable,

interested in learning, and open to new concepts.

I am very well qualified and would be an asset to the school because of my experience working as a teaching

assistant for XYZ School. I have worked with both elementary and middle school teachers, as well as camp

directors to develop curricula that meet the needs of students. I enjoy tutoring students and helping them build

confidence in their ability to achieve, both academically and socially. In addition, I have artistic and computer

skills that will be an asset when developing class projects.

I have attached my resume for your review. Thank you for considering my application. I would appreciate the

opportunity to interview and look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Your Signature

Your Typed Name

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INTERVIEWING SKILLS

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IT IS NOT ALWAYS MY DAY :

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INTERVIEWING - WHAT IS IT?

A structured meeting

between you and an

employer.

Interviewing is a skill

that can be enhanced by

training.

PRACTICE makes

PERFECT

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INTERVIEWING IS A TWO-WAY STREET

Employers are attempting

to determine if you are an

appropriate fit for the job

and their culture.

You decide if the work

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TYPES OF INTERVIEWS

Screening

One 2

One Panel

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TYPES OF INTERVIEWS

Group Series Tele

Conferencing

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WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW

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Be on time Bring your

résumé

Dress appropriately

Be clean

Look and sound

friendly

Ensure you have a high level of hygiene

Answer all the questions the best way you can.

Speak clearly

and show that

you have

prepared

yourself for

the interview

BEFORE THE INTERVIEW…

Do Your Home Work Know

Your Self Prepare

Necessary Material

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DO YOUR HOME WORK

Research position, company and industry.

Know who you will be interviewing with.

Be ready for a variety of interviewer styles.

Be ready to discuss your strengths and

weaknesses

Know How to reach the location.

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KNOW YOUR SELF

Be able to articulate skills, strengths,

accomplishments, and career goals

Familiarize yourself with your resume

Make a list of five accomplishments that you

enjoyed.

Make a list of five things you have done with proud.

Make a list of how your colleagues, staff, and

supervisors describe you. Include the positive and

negative feedback.

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WHAT TO TAKE TO THE INTERVIEW

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Copies of your resume

Pen and paper

Typed reference

sheet

GREETING & INTRODUCTION

Smile

Maintain eye contact

Firm handshake

Remain confident 60

TYPICAL INTERVIEW TIMING

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Component Time

Introduction/Greeting 2 minutes

Employer questioning 15-20 minutes

Applicant questions 5 minutes

Closing 3 minutes

THE INTERVIEWER EVALUATES

40%

25%

25%

10%

Attitude

Image &

Appearance

Communication

Job

Qualifications

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WAYS YOU CAN SHOW A GOOD ATTITUDE

• Concentrate on being likable and friendly

• Positive language and non-verbal cues

• Demonstrate enthusiasm

• Demonstrate interest

• Excellent Listener

• Be Professional

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WHAT DO EMPLOYERS SEEK FOR :

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Time Management

Communicating Effectively

Working Well in a Team

Problem Solving Using Initiative

Creativity

Being Well Organized

Being Adaptable Leadership Customer/

Client Relations

TYPES OF QUESTIONS

Experience

Behavioral/Competency

Opinion questions

Credential questions 65

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS : USEFUL TIPS

Tough Questions

Questions can vary and may be categorized

under Personal Assessment, Education and

Experience, Career ambition and Plans,

Company or Organization.

Expect the unexpected

Turning a Negative into a

Positive

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THE BALANCE OF LISTENING AND TALKING

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Do not be afraid to ask clarifying questions about the

interviewer’s questions.

Listen well so that you can identify opportunities to

link your skills and qualifications to what the

interviewer is looking for.

It is acceptable to take notes.

Do not interrupt the interviewer.

Take time to formulate your thoughts before

answering a tough question and balance talking with

listening.

Be as clear and concise as you can in your answers.

BODY LANGUAGE :

WHAT SIGNALS ARE YOU SENDING?

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Positive Signals

Leaning forward = interest

Smiling = friendly

Nodding = attentive

Eye contact = curious and

focused

Negative Signals

Crossed arms = defensive

Fidgeting hands or

tapping feet = nervous or

bored

Lack of eye contact =

untrustworthy

Leaning back= discomfort

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS … HOW TO ANSWER

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QUESTIONS YOU CAN ASK

What are the responsibilities of this position?

What are the reputations, academic

training and tenures of the employees

in this department?

Do you support professional development?

How?

What do you see as the biggest

challenge that someone would face

during the first month on the job?

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• An elevator pitch is a short summary

used to quickly and simply define a

person, profession, product, service,

organization or event and its value

proposition.

• The name "elevator pitch" reflects the

idea that it should be possible to deliver

the summary in the time span of an

elevator ride, or approximately thirty

seconds to two minutes

GENERAL INTERVIEW STRATEGIES

Be prepared to talk about yourself and

your experiences

Master the art of storytelling

Provide specific and concrete examples of

your results/accomplishments

Remain positive, enthusiastic and

confident throughout the interview

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GENERAL INTERVIEW STRATEGIES

Remember an interview is a formal conversation--avoid filler words like “Um”, “Ah”, & “You know”

Avoid indecisive phrases like: “I think,” “I guess,” “probably,” or “pretty good”

Think before speaking

Avoid long verbose answers--limit your response to 1-2 minutes

If you do not hear or understand a question, ask them to repeat or clarify it for you

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REASONS WHY CANDIDATES RECEIVE

REJECTION REPLIES

Lack of proper career planning

Lack of knowledge in field of specialization

Inability to express thoughts clearly and

concisely.

Insufficient evidence of achievement.

Not prepared for the interview.

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FOLLOW-UP

Ask good questions

Thank the interviewer

Request a business card

Inquire about next steps in the process

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FINAL THOUGHTS

Remember that only 15% of the success of an interview is out of your control

Take some time to reflect

- Overall, how well did I do?

- What went well?

- What steps can I take next time to improve?

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SUGGESTIONS

Conduct a test run the day before the interview

Practice! Practice! Practice!

Obtain a list of practice interview questions and jot down short answers

Stand in front of a mirror and rehearse your answers

Get a good night’s sleep-be well rested and alert for the interview

Be relaxed and be yourself!

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