The document discusses career skills such as resumes, cover letters, and interview techniques. It provides information on the format and purpose of cover letters, describing them as one page documents used to introduce applicants to hiring managers and justify candidacy. Details are given on resume formats, including chronological, functional, and combination styles. The goal and typical length of CVs and resumes are contrasted. Finally, the document outlines how to prepare for and face job interviews, emphasizing the importance of researching the company, presenting with confidence and interpersonal skills, and maintaining an honest, professional appearance.

1. UNIT- IV
Career Skills
By: Pooja Raj Srivastava

2. Topics
• Resume & Cover-letter
• Interview Techniques

3. Cover-letter
• Cover letters are one page documents
• You send when applying for a job
• Introduce you to the hiring manager
• Justify your candidature

4. Format of Cover-letter
Sender’s Address (Name, Address, Email, Mobile- country )
Date Line (Accepted format)
Inside Address (Contact Person)
Subject
Salutation (Dear)
Para 1 (Source of information)
Para 2 (Skills and experience)
Para 3 (Suitability for the post)
Para 4 (Request for interview)
Complementary Close (Sincerely)
Signature Block
Name

5. CV/ Resume
A CV or resume is your essential marketing material. It tells
prospective employers why you are good fit for the job and
the organization.

6. Types of CV and Resume
• Whose work history is closely related to
the desired jobChronological
• Who wants to highlight their skills and
people who are seeking a career change
Functional/ Skills
Format
• Who have a mix of relevant skills and
similar work experienceCombination
• Everyone
Electronic

7. Goal
Tells your full professional story Tells a broad high-level story
Length
Ranges from 3-5 pages up to 20-30 Concise 1 page summary
Topics
Education, certifications, experience, awards Education, Professional experience
Content
Traces all experiences and accomplishments experiences, & skills targeted to employer
Difference between CV and Resume
CV Resume

8. Format of Resume

9. Interview Techniques
An interaction of expert with candidate to ensure the
suitability for the position

10. Preparing for job-interviews
• Read your CV carefully
• Know the company:
• website
• annual reports
• competitors
• area of operations
• new products/ services launched
• Read business news papers and magazines

11. Facing job-interviews
• Depth of information
• Self-confidence
• Interpersonal skills
• Honesty
• Posture/ Gesture
• Personal Appearance
• Wit