This document provides information about the interview process and personal presentation. It discusses profile documents like CVs, resumes, and cover letters. A CV contains more detailed academic and employment history while a resume is shorter. Cover letters provide additional information about skills and interest in a position. The document outlines best practices for the interview, including researching the company, preparing answers, maintaining eye contact, asking questions, and displaying a positive attitude. Proper grooming and etiquette during the interview also leave good impressions on employers.
2. Objectives
• Understand the difference in personal profile
documents (letters, CVs and resumes)
• Understand the interview process
• Interview etiquette
• Importance of personal presentation and
grooming.
4. A Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Longer (two or more pages), more detailed
information.
Summary of your educational and academic
background
Teaching and research experience.
Publications, presentations, awards, honors,
5. CONTACT INFORMATION
Name
Address
Telephone
Cell Phone
Email
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Citizenship
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
List in chronological order, include position details and dates
Work History
Academic Positions
Research and Training
EDUCATION
Include dates,/details of degrees, training and certification
High School
University
Graduate School
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Certifications and Accreditations
Computer Skills
AWARDS, PUBLICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
INTERESTS
Curriculum Vitae Template
6. Resume
Resumés are short, usually less then 2
pages.
A typical résumé contains a summary of
relevant job experience and education.
Kept brief and concise since, reader will
spend a minute or so reviewing your
qualifications
10. Cover Letter
Document sent to provide additional
information on your skills and experience.
Provides information on why you are
qualified for the job you are applying for.
Explain the reasons for your interest in the
organization.
Key = KEEP IT SIMPLE
13. Do your research about the company you have applied to.
Key
Points
Before
Read what the job requires, make a list of the skills needed.
14. Key
Points
Before
Prepare and practice your interview.
Prepare your interview clothes and if there are any
documents you need to bring to the interview.
DON’T take your iPod
DON’T chew gum
DON’T smoke at any time
before the interview
16. Acknowledge and smile.
Speak clearly and maintain eye contact.
LISTENING IS IMPORTANT!
Ask questions relevant to the job
Key
Points
During
DON’T interrupt
DON’T be silent
DON’T fidget
DON’T answer your cell
17. • Illustrate answers with examples
and evidence
• Be positive – constructive
criticism
• Keep answers specific
• Take time to respond
• Speak clearly, smile and show
enthusiasm
• Know what you want to say, and
find the opportunity
• Acknowledge your interviewer and
thank them
23. NEGATIVE IMPRESSIONS = POOR ATTITUDE
Poor personal appearance
Negative attitude towards the company
Lack of interest and enthusiasm
Not a team player
Poor knowledge of role
Over emphasis on money / rewards
24. Think about your current skills, along
with your strengths and weaknesses.
A professional network is
important, it can support your
future development.
RESEARCH, it is
important to keep
yourself up-to-date
25. According to the 2009
Education Report
from Bureau of
Statistics Fiji the
number of students
enrolled in secondary
education
was 67,072
Unemployment Rate in
Fiji remained unchanged
at 7 percent in 2011 from
7 percent in 2010.
It is within 90 seconds during an
interview when the recruiter can
decide the person is an ideal
candidate or not!
26. Review your performance critically - what went
well or not so well?
Don’t get discouraged – treat each interview as a
chance to develop skills