Resume Presentation 1

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JOB SEARCH

JOB SEARCH PROCESS

RESUME BUILDING

COVER LETTER

INTERVIEW SKILLS

By

Munish Bhargava


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INTRODUCTION

JOB SEARCH/CHANGEWHY

To avail the better opportunities available in the environment to improvestandard of living, and make meaningful satisfying contribution.

Lack of job satisfaction

Lack of monetary satisfaction

Lack of growth satisfaction Lack of Fairness

Non alignment of Personal values with organisational values

Higher status consequent to acquiring additional knowledge

Location preference

Family commitment Environmental harassment

Termination

Cultural misfit


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Job Search Process

Step 1: Know yourself (Abilities, Experience Skills, Motivation,Interest, Achievements, Values,)

Step 2: Ascertain your career goal (Function, Sector, Company,objectives)

Step3: Develop Job Search competencies (Research on targetcompanies/sectors & competition, opportunities)

Step 4: Develop Resume

Step 5: Develop Cover letter

Step 6: Job Interviews (Networking, consultant, Internet search,Direct mail, Ads etc.)

Step 7: Finalize Salary, terms of appointment, perks, Joining Dateetc.)

Step 8: Conclude (Letter of Thanks, copy of appointment letteretc.)


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RESUME - ?

French word To summarize

Websters Third International Dictionary Short account of onescareer and qualifications prepared typically by an applicant for aposition.

Can also be described as a brief business biography or vocational

history that emphasize experience, accomplishment, education andobjectives expressed in favourable terms.

A self appraisal that stresses past and present accomplishment in orderto indicate future potential

A resume is a personal advertisement. It is most widely acceptedmedium of communication between a job seeker and a prospective

employer. A well considered and targeted document indicating ones contactinformation, education, work history, skills


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RESUME PURPOSE

Searching for a job/career first time.

A career change

A required document by recruiters

To solicit an interview To define the direction you want your career to take

To test marketability while you remain employed

To solicit business a Consultant etc.

To Prepare for job interview (forced you to think in

an organized way)

To give information about yourself to others


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RESUME TYPES1. Basic Resume

2. Chronological Resume

3. Functional Resume4. Accomplishment

5. Professional

6. Chronological Resume with Summary

7. Function Resume with Company

8. Creative

9. E-Resume

10. Scan


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BASIC RESUMEApplicant with no experience1. Name, address, e-mail, telephone No.

2. Objective (optional)

3. Education4. Professional training

5. Extra-curricular Activities (Achievements, Volunteer Services)

6. Hobbies (if interesting)

7. *Personal data - DoB, marital status, etc.

*Some recruiters prefer after serial No. 1

Page limit 1 Page


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CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME

Applicants with work experience

Framework

Name, address, e-mail, telephone No.

Objective (optional)

Summary of work experience (optional)

Work Experience(a) Name of company of present employment or

most recent with date and designation

- Brief description of the company if not known

- Responsibilities

- Accomplishment

(b) Name of company of next most recent employment with date anddesignation:

- Brief description of the company if not known much

- Responsibilities

- Accomplishments


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(c) Continuance for each relevant employment till first job

Education

Summer jobs/professional training

Extra curricular activities/Additional

Community activity

Hobbies / Interests

Personal Data

Page limit 2 pages


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FUNCTIONAL RESUME

Chronology is disregarded Does not relate accomplishments to the

pertinent company


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ACCOMPLISHMENT RESUME Lists accomplishments without reference to dates and

companies and without regard for a chronological order

Disguises age, length of experience, employment gaps,promotion pattern

1. Name, address, e-mail, telephone No.

2. Summary of qualifications

3. List of accomplishments (the most important is given first)

4. List of companies by whom employed (no dates)

5. Hobbies, community activity, etc. (no dates)

6. Personal data/of age.


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PROFESSIONAL RESUME Professional with special knowledge

(teachers, scientists, lawyers, doctors)

A Professional Resume places initial

emphasis on academic qualifications for the

Profession.


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E-MAIL RESUME

Avoid using special formatting or special symbols (use onlyitems that appear on a standard computer key board

E-mail version of your resume and see what it looks whenreceived

Scan Resume

Use white paper for the version to be scanned

Pick a common fontHelvetica, Palatino, times new romanor Newyork in size ranging from 10 to 14.

Dont use bullets, lines, boxes or other graphics

Avoid staples.


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RESUME PRE-WORK

Recognize and Document your knowledge,skills and experience

Document your accomplishments Develop

PAR statements/stories KSPs

Believability

No misrepresentation of facts

Ownership No negative aspects

Dovetailing with hiring needs

Highlight computer and other technical skills


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To solicit interview, your communication shouldindicate right combination of :-

Experience

Skills

Interests

Attitude

Knowledge

Goal

Value

to add value to Employers operation

Hence

Employer centered

Not

Self centered


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MAJOR SECTIONS Header - Name, Address, Telephone No. and

E-mail

Objective and or summary (optional not for summer

internship)

Work Experience

Education & Professional Training

Additional/Extra Curricular Community Service/ Volunteer work

Personal Data


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FORMAT & STYLE

Name etc. (Center top or right top) Bulleted format & short PARs

Limit length 1 page or 2 pages

Consistent format & style

Left justify/centerCapitalsAbbreviations to / dash

Uncrowded appearance

- Margins

- Font size (10 or 11 text, 13 heading, 14-18 name)- Font Type (Serif type Times, Palatino, New Century)

(Sans Serif Universe, Helvetica)

- Space

Unique, attractive, easy to glance


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FINALIZE Simple & precise

Avoid overstuffing

No grammatical errors, misspellings

Print on A4 size bond paper, Laser printer/ good

jet printer

Paper colourWhite/ivory/off white Last look

Take feedback


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COVER LETTER

1. PURPOSE

Easy relateability/identification

Should spark interest

Should Strengthen Resume

a) Reader Centered

b) Supporting Claim

1. Prepare functional and transferable Skills &achievements

2. Align accomplishments with hiring organizationsneeds


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2. FORMAT

Limit to one page

Contact information should be properly displayed

Should be dated and signed

Three Major Sections

1st Section Establish link, identify the position

2nd Section Highlight functional and transferable

skills to hiring needs

3rd Section Suggest/Explore future meeting


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3. FINALISE

Mention date

Error free

DO or official

Yours sincerely/faithfully

Same paper size as Resume

Signature


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INTERVIEW

I Objective

Get job offer

Next round

IIAssessment Matrix

(a) Know yourself/Skill assessment MatrixLeadership Analysis Initiative Teamwork Communication

Education

Experience

Extracurric

ular

(b)Strength & Weaknesses

(c)Why Change


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Prior to Interview Study & identify employers needs

Relate your achievements & strengths (fit for the position, culture etc.)

Best to sell what the buyer wants

Be thorough with your Resume and take a copy with you Be prepared for gaps/hidden points with proper replies

Prior study about the sector

Prior study about the company and competition

Be aware about the current important relevant topics

- Read important newspapers

Plan your dress

Be familiar with the location of the place and plan to reach about 15 minutes before

Watch the process at Reception

Prepare yourself with well thought likely answers

Find reputation of the companyvalue system


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During the Interview

Entry, sitting posture, eye contact, body posture

Be a good listener (60:40)

Be confident & straight forward

Look for the opportunity to mention your well thought answers highlighting yourachievements

Convey at appropriate time as to how you are the most suitable person for the postResource person

Avoid criticizing former employers, Bosses, Colleagues Put past behind

Be prepared to defend your resume and answer what asked

Be focused while answering

Express interest and enthusiasm for position and organization

Explore next action


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NEGOTIATING JOB OFFER

Research salary range

Determine rock bottom acceptable salary

Avoid mentioning salary first

Request offer in writing Study offer carefully (Benefits, Conveyance,Housing, Medical, Furnishing, PF, Gratuity,Superannuation, LTA, Pension, Bond, etc)

After the Interview

Send letter of thanks


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GUIDELINES FORJOB

SEARCH SUCCESS Set Career Goals

Prepare a high impact Resume & Cover letter

Work hard in an organized manner.

Have patience and determination . Do not get discouraged by setbacks. Be Honest

Be Positive. (Schedule in Worry Time)

Be a good listener

Be polite and courteous

Be careful about your body language.

Be prepared with frequently asked questions. Maintain professional Stance

Communicate your achievements

Good Luck.


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