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Things Needed for getting Hired
1. Tweak the resume and cover letter to match
the job role
2. Utilize job boards
3. Social and professional networking
4. Job fair and career events
5. Company career page
6. Job referral
7. Reference and recommendation letters
8. Walk-in interviews
9. Shoot emails
10. Training platforms
11. Approach directly
10 Things that Freshers Should Keep in Mind
1. Calm your Mind
2. Jot down your Credibilities
3. Approach Professionals/Industry Experts
4. Job Booster aka Cover Letter
5. Consider Job Portals
6. Explore the Power of Connections
7. Know your Company
8. Stay Updated
9. Prepare for your D-Day
10. Over-confidence vs Skilful Negotiation
Reasons why you may not be getting the job
1. Not being proactive.
2. Lack of passion
3. Lack of confidence
4. Lack of self-worth in CV
5. Poor research
6. Do not communicate a sense of entitlement
7. Over qualification / Under qualification
8. No industry connection
9. Wrong impression
10. Wrong Cover Letter
How to Get a Job as a Fresher in the
COVID-19 Pandemic?
1)Develop the required skillset
2)Work on your resume
3)Practice several mock interviews
4)Apply to relevant job opportunities
5)Build a strong network
How to prepare a Nice and Attractive Resume
1)Select the Best Resume Type
2)Choose a Simple Font
3)Keep Your Formatting Consistent
4)Keep it Focused
5)Give It a Makeover
6)Use Resume Examples and Templates
7)Get Creative (Maybe)
8)Carefully Edit Your Resume
9)Get Resume Help
10)Check Your Resume Before You Send It
11)Review a Resume Example
What to include on a resume
1. Name and contact information
2. Resume summary or objective
3. Education
4. Professional history
5. List of relevant skills, tools and
certifications
6. Additional relevant accomplishments and
volunteer work
What not to include in Resume
1)Too much information
2)A solid wall of text
3)Spelling mistakes and grammatical errors
4)Inaccuracies about your qualifications or experience
5)Unnecessary personal information
6)Your age
7)Negative comments about a former employer
8)Too many details about your hobbies and interests
9)Passive language
10)Tiny text
11)Miscellaneous extra content

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How to be Job Ready

  • 1. Things Needed for getting Hired 1. Tweak the resume and cover letter to match the job role 2. Utilize job boards 3. Social and professional networking 4. Job fair and career events 5. Company career page 6. Job referral 7. Reference and recommendation letters 8. Walk-in interviews 9. Shoot emails 10. Training platforms 11. Approach directly
  • 2. 10 Things that Freshers Should Keep in Mind 1. Calm your Mind 2. Jot down your Credibilities 3. Approach Professionals/Industry Experts 4. Job Booster aka Cover Letter 5. Consider Job Portals 6. Explore the Power of Connections 7. Know your Company 8. Stay Updated 9. Prepare for your D-Day 10. Over-confidence vs Skilful Negotiation
  • 3. Reasons why you may not be getting the job 1. Not being proactive. 2. Lack of passion 3. Lack of confidence 4. Lack of self-worth in CV 5. Poor research 6. Do not communicate a sense of entitlement 7. Over qualification / Under qualification 8. No industry connection 9. Wrong impression 10. Wrong Cover Letter
  • 4. How to Get a Job as a Fresher in the COVID-19 Pandemic? 1)Develop the required skillset 2)Work on your resume 3)Practice several mock interviews 4)Apply to relevant job opportunities 5)Build a strong network
  • 5. How to prepare a Nice and Attractive Resume 1)Select the Best Resume Type 2)Choose a Simple Font 3)Keep Your Formatting Consistent 4)Keep it Focused 5)Give It a Makeover 6)Use Resume Examples and Templates 7)Get Creative (Maybe) 8)Carefully Edit Your Resume 9)Get Resume Help 10)Check Your Resume Before You Send It 11)Review a Resume Example
  • 6. What to include on a resume 1. Name and contact information 2. Resume summary or objective 3. Education 4. Professional history 5. List of relevant skills, tools and certifications 6. Additional relevant accomplishments and volunteer work
  • 7. What not to include in Resume 1)Too much information 2)A solid wall of text 3)Spelling mistakes and grammatical errors 4)Inaccuracies about your qualifications or experience 5)Unnecessary personal information 6)Your age 7)Negative comments about a former employer 8)Too many details about your hobbies and interests 9)Passive language 10)Tiny text 11)Miscellaneous extra content