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- 1. PREPARING FOR THE JOB MARKET Mostafa Ramadan Assoc. CIPD – Group HR Manager
- 2. 2 Introduction CV & Cover Letter Writing Tips Social Media & Jobs Interviewing Skills
- 4. CV Writing Tips 4 • Compare randomly between 2 CVs Exercise • Font • Headlines & Bullet Points • Spelling & Grammar • Restructure Clearance •Photo •Relevant Dates •a sensible email •Achievement & Skills Professionalism
- 5. Cover Letter 5 • Why you are writing. • Why you want the job. • Why you are interested in the company. • Sell your main skills/achievements relevant to the role. • What you would like to happen next. Content • Find out the name of the person you need to write to. • Research the employer and show that you know something about them. • Highlight your key skills/experience related to the job. Tips
- 6. Social Media & Jobs 6
- 7. The Six Best Ways To Find Your Next Job (Forbes)7 1. Tap your network. • Brainstorm ways to strengthen your relationships with each one can support. 2. Connect with alumni. • Call the alumni in your region, go to meetings and grow your network. Adding three new alumni per week (through alumni directories or LinkedIn) is a solid approach--even better if these are in your industry. 3. Attend events. • These include ones hosted by charities and professional organizations. Talk to at least one person at every meeting who you haven’t met yet. If you can get the list of attendees beforehand, or getting a referral to someone else. 4. Use Social Media to maximum effect. • Search your target market based on your industry, qualifications, university and interests, and connect with the people who interest you. 5. Check job boards. • Many companies and recruiters use them to find the right candidate. Define the top job boards for your skill set and put your resume there., update it. 6. Contact headhunters. • Senior-level professionals are recruited almost exclusively though recommendation or by headhunters. Identify several (but no more than five) whom you trust and be prepared to follow-up.
- 8. Interview Purpose 8 Company •Can •Will •Fit- Competent Candidate • meet the needs • Line with values • Fit
- 9. Preparation 9 Know the company Know Your Self CV. KSA`s. My Values. KPIs. Job Description Industry Key Employees. Others
- 12. Questions 12
- 13. Questions Structure 13 Q’s to Get to know you Qualifications Q’s Behavioral Q’s Salary Q’s Illegal Q’s Q’s you should ask
- 14. Presenting 14 Do • Listen carefully • Ask for clarification • Speak with confidence • Be thorough& concise • Use your STAR stories • Remain positive • Show Interest –Ask Q’s Don’ts • Don’t speak too quickly • Don’t argue or defend • Don’t appear desperate • Don’t talk too much • Don’t exaggerate • Don’t be negative • Don’t show up unprepared