This document provides tips for job seekers on preparing a CV and cover letter, using social media for job searching, and interview skills. It discusses highlighting relevant skills and experience in a CV and cover letter tailored to the specific role. It also recommends networking through alumni and industry events, using social media to research companies and connect with people in your field, and checking job boards. Finally, it offers advice on preparing for interviews by researching the company, having examples of your strengths ready, dressing professionally, answering different types of questions confidently, and asking your own questions.

1. PREPARING FOR THE JOB
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Mostafa Ramadan Assoc. CIPD – Group HR Manager

2. 2
Introduction
CV & Cover Letter Writing Tips
Social Media & Jobs
Interviewing Skills

3. Introduction
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You are a
Product
Career
VS Job

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
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• 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
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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
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Company
•Can
•Will
•Fit- Competent
Candidate
• meet the needs
• Line with values
• Fit

9. Preparation
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Know the
company
Know
Your Self
CV.
KSA`s.
My Values.
KPIs.
Job Description
Industry
Key Employees.
Others

10. Dress to success
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Clean
Pressed
Polished
Professional

11. Types
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InterviewsBehavioral
Phone
Traditional
Group
Panel
Stress
Video/Web
Conference

12. Questions
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13. Questions Structure
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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
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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