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JOB READINESS
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- 2. 5 SOFT SKILLSFOR JOB READINESS 01
- 3. Unarguably, getting ajob requires one to be good in communication skills. organizations hire only those candidates poses soft skills COMMUNICATION SKILLS 01 TIME MANAGEMENT Managing time is an exceptionally vital soft skill that candidates need to invariably possess for any job they wish to be hired for. 02 PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS Companies are more concerned with an individual’s abilities to handle problems. 03 CONFIDENCE It is undeniably a trait that can be learned through practice & self awareness 04 FLEXIBILITY “Change is the only thing thats constant.” It is one of the important skills in the dynamic cooperate world 05
- 4. *Career readiness isthe process of preparing students with the skills they need to find, acquire, maintain, and grow within a job. *The concept of job readiness suggests that you can reach some magic moment when you are “ready” to workGenerally, Job *Readiness is based on what employers are looking for – are you ready for the kind of job you are looking for, and would an employer agree with this decision? *Job Readiness involves an awareness of your strengths and areas for growth – it is not a scorecard or measure of success. *Being prepared for competitive employment means you possess the fundamental abilities to navigate job demands such as reading for information, applied mathematics, locating information, problem solving, and critical thinking and soft skills, which are defined as personal. * Characteristics and behavioral abilities that support an individual’s interactions, job performance, and career prospects such as adaptability, integrity, cooperation, and workplace discipline WHAT IS JOB READINESS
- 5. HOW TO BUILD EFFECTIVERESUME
- 6. MAKE IT SIMPLE Thereis no need to use highfalutin words Your resume should look clean, straight to the point, and properly arranged. You need to create headers so the reviewers can easily browse through the details they need to see during your application. Therefore, you need to create headers so the reviewers can easily browse through the details they need to see during your application. Make sure you list down your academic background, work experience, personal details, achievements, and extra-curricular affiliations separately. ACHIEVEMENTS When applying for a job or an internship program, your goal is to impress your future employer. Employers always look for people with the proper skills and expertise that are useful in their industry. You could just put any experience or affiliation you have on your resume. You only need to write down the relevant ones for the position or program you are applying for, However, this does not mean that you could just put any experience or affiliation you have on your resume. You only need to write down the relevant ones for the position or program you are applying for. For example, you can’t just say that you are the captain of the basketball team if you’re applying for a job as a researcher. SHORT & CONCISE When creating a resume, it’s best to keep it at just one page so it is easy for potential employers and recruiters to skim through your details and experiences.Longer resumes are however more common in IT and programming jobs because they are quite complicated. It may seem hard to fit all credentials and experiences in just one page, especially if you have been working for a long time. But if you know how to sift properly and include only the relevant experiences and backgrounds for the job, then creating a one-page resume is highly doable. 01 02 03
- 7. 04 BE HONEST05 06 The most important thing that every employer or evaluator needs is honesty. The very foundation of every successful relationship is trust, and if you’re not honest with your credentials, that could spell a lot of trouble. Thus, when you are jotting down details such as “I am a team player” or “I am an expert in so and so,” be sure you can back it up with actual skills and knowledge. HARD COPY AND SOFT COPY Each resume should be convenient for employers who will be reviewing it. When you create your resume and choose to do it with a computer, make sure that it can be printed and that the layout is easy to read. Follow proper formatting, and avoid using small font sizes or fonts that are too artsy. Your resume needs to sound formal and look formal too.While technology has dramatically evolved throughout the years, there are still employers who like to print documents and file them somewhere for safekeeping
- 8. SAMPLE RESUME BUILDING (whatto add in each section)
- 9. Resume Heading Full Name(Jane M. Applicant or Jane Applicant) City, State, Zip Email Address (don’t use your work email) Profile Adding a profile or an objective to your resume gives the employer a brief overview of your qualifications. This is an optional component of a resume. If you include it, focus on what prospective employers are seeking rather than what you want in your next job. Hiring managers want to know what you have to offer. Summary of Qualifications A summary of qualifications is another optional section of a resume. It’s a statement that includes your skills, abilities, experience, and what qualifies you for the position.
- 10. Experience Your work historyis the most important component of your resume. Employers will want to know where you have worked, when you worked there, and what responsibilities you held in each role that you had. They will be looking to see how your experience lines up with what they are looking for in prospective employees. List the jobs and internships you have held in reverse chronological order, with the most recent positions first. For each position, include: job title, company, location, dates of employment, and a bulleted list of the strongest accomplishments for each job. Verb tense should be present tense for your current job if you are employed, and past tense for prior employment. If you’re not sure of employment dates, here’s how to recreate your employment history. It’s important to be accurate because employers do conduct background checks.
- 11. Volunteer Work If youhave volunteer experience that’s related to the jobs you’re applying for, or if you have volunteered to avoid an employment gap, list volunteering as you would the jobs you have held. . Education The education section generally comes next. You need only to list degrees earned, with the highest first, if you have been out of school for a few years. If you’re a student or recent graduate. If you have work experience, list it below that section. Education should be listed in reverse chronological order, with the most recent and advanced education first. Include the name of the school, the degree earned, and the date you graduated. Whether you include your GPA on your resume depends on how long ago you graduated and how high your GPA is. Certification,Awards and Accomplishments mention awards and achievements you have earned. Skills This section includes the skills you have that are directly related to the job for which you’re applying. Employers typically list required or preferred skills in the job listings when itemizing the qualifications for the position. List your most closely related abilities here, using a bulleted list format.
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