sharing experiences

1. Sharing Professional Experience
CSE/TfT
Yaoundé, August 21, 2015

2. Summary
•Career Advice
1. Write a cover letter
2. Write a resume or CV
3. Interview preparation
4. Negotiation
5. Networking
•Discussion

3. • Step 1: Start strong (obtaining a job interview);
• Step 2: Do your research (designed especially for each position you seek);
• Step 3: Choose your best bits (most relevant skills or experiences related to the Job
description);
• Step 4: List your other skills (other qualities the job calls for, suitability for the job);
• Step 5: Finish with a 'call to action‘ (Politely request an interview at the employer's
convenience).
Try to limit your letter to a single page and use your own words.
How to write a cover letter

4. How to write a cover letter
A good cover letter is your key to an Interview
• First element of your job application, often ahead of your CV;
• Write a cover letter that will catch the recruiter’s attention for all the right
reasons;
• Clearly articulate why you are the ideal candidate for the job (containing bad
grammar and spelling mistakes),
• A good cover letter can work wonders in convincing an employer of your
credentials and your professionalism (providing insights into your personality
and character);
Keep that in mind, writing the perfect cover letter to help get you
over the line for that all-important face-to-face interview.

5. How to write a CV or Resume
• Step 1: Contact details (Name, address, phone numbers, email address, status);
• Step 2: Opening statement (quick snapshot of your key strengths, two or three-
sentence summary of how you best fit the role);
• Step 3:Work history (specific examples in your background that relevant to the
position description);
• Step 4: Education &Training (highest qualification first)
• Step 5: Hobbies & Interests (reflect your personality without going into
excessive detail)
• Step 6: References (provide the names, job titles, email addresses and phone
numbers of your two main referees).

6. How to write a CV or Resume
• WRITING A GREAT RESUME (able to transform a good CV into a
truly great CV);
• Create a CV that gets results;
• Snapshot your Professional lives ;
• A polished, succinct and professional resume makes a crucial
difference to your chances of being invited for an interview;

7. CV or Resume always on top
Name
Title
Department
Make sure to build an
adaptive Profile for
each Job
CV
Update
100%
Safeguard
Cloud account E.g.:

8. Interview preparation
• One and only chance to make a good impression (preparation takes the pain) ;
• Performing well so: Know your CV,
Know your potential employer,
Understand commonly use interview styles
• Set yourself apart with a strong interview skills;
• Understanding of the position description, the team environment and the
organization (services, size, locations, financial situation and growth potential);
• Always be on time (Know the exact place and time of the interview);
• Dress conservatively;
• Remember that an interview is a two-way street; etc.
“Prepare, Prepare, Prepare !!! No surprises”
Deadline

9. Attitudes & Manners at the Job
interview
•Punctuality;
•Optimism and positive thinking;
• Confidence;
•Smile;
•Well dressed, etc.

10. Attitudes

11. Be late…
Arrogant
Zen
Smile
Always on time!

12. Negotiating Job offers
Salary expectations: KnowYour Own
Worth; negotiating a better package
Agreement: reach an agreement that
meets all parties’ needs. Before signing
anything, make sure the following
items are clearly and completely
addressed:
Promotion: renewal or future
negotiations …
-Work status (part-time, full-time)
-Conditions of employment
Term;
-health and life insurance, etc.

13. Networking
Contacts
Dialog, Sharing informations
Feedback
Keep the link !!!
Team & Network

14. Professional
Networks

15. Discussion and sharing experiences

16. Aimé Franck GOMBA, Consultant
gombaaime@gmail.com