PREPARING FOR THE JOB MARKET

Mostafa Ramadan Assoc. CIPD – Group HR Manager

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Introduction

CV & Cover Letter Writing Tips

Social Media & Jobs

Interviewing Skills

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Introduction

You are a Product

Career VS Job

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CV Writing Tips

Exercise

• Compare randomly between 2 CVs

Clearance

• Font• Headlines & Bullet Points• Spelling & Grammar• Restructure

Professionalism•Photo•Relevant Dates•a sensible email •Achievement & Skills

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Cover Letter

Content

• Why you are writing.• Why you want the job.• Why you are interested in the company.• Sell your main skills/achievements relevant to the role.• What you would like to happen next.

Tips

• Find out the name of the person you need to write to.• Research the employer and show that you know something about them.• Highlight your key skills/experience related to the job.

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Social Media & Jobs

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The Six Best Ways To Find Your Next Job (Forbes)

1. Tap your network. • Brainstorm ways to

strengthen your relationships with each one can support.

2. Connect with alumni. • Call the alumni in your

region, go to meetings and grow your network. Adding three new alumni per week (through alumni directories or LinkedIn) is a solid approach--even better if these are in your industry.3. Attend events.

• These include ones hosted by charities and professional organizations. Talk to at least one person at every meeting who you haven’t met yet. If you can get the list of attendees beforehand, or getting a referral to someone else.

4. Use Social Media to maximum effect. • Search your target market

based on your industry, qualifications, university and interests, and connect with the people who interest you.

5. Check job boards. • Many companies and

recruiters use them to find the right candidate. Define the top job boards for your skill set and put your resume there., update it.

6. Contact headhunters. • Senior-level professionals

are recruited almost exclusively though recommendation or by headhunters. Identify several (but no more than five) whom you trust and be prepared to follow-up.

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Interview Purpose

Company•Can•Will•Fit-

Competent

Candidate• meet the

needs• Line with

values• Fit

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Preparation

Know the company Know Your Self

CV.

KSA`s.

My Values.

KPIs.

Job Description

Industry

Key Employees.

Others

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Dress to successCleanPressedPolishedProfessional

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Types

Interviews

Behavioral

PhoneTraditionalGroupPanel

StressVideo/Web Conference

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Questions

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Questions Structure

Q’s to Get to know you

Qualifications Q’s

Behavioral Q’s

Salary Q’s

Illegal Q’s

Q’s you should ask

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PresentingDo• Listen carefully• Ask for clarification• Speak with confidence• Be thorough& concise• Use your STAR stories• Remain positive• Show Interest –Ask Q’s

Don’ts• Don’t speak too quickly• Don’t argue or defend• Don’t appear desperate• Don’t talk too much• Don’t exaggerate• Don’t be negative• Don’t show up unprepared