The document provides guidance on finding a job, including how to write a CV, cover letter, and prepare for a job interview. It discusses including key sections in a CV like contact information, education, work experience, skills, and references. It also provides tips for customizing the CV and cover letter for each application by highlighting relevant experience. The document emphasizes being brief, using action verbs, and avoiding irrelevant information. It outlines how to structure a cover letter and make a good first impression on the employer. Lastly, it discusses preparing for a job interview by learning about the company and position and practicing common interview questions.

1. LET’S FIND A JOBLET’S FIND A JOB
Club VOLTINClub VOLTIN
Braila, April 2014Braila, April 2014

2. CURRICULUM VITAE

3. CURRICULUM VITAE
•From the Latin:
•“Curriculum” (course)
•“Vitae” (of life)

4. Curriculum Vitae is your passport to a first meeting with an employer
As such, it’s act as an advert that is selling you
he Curriculum Vitae has to be targeted to the position that you are
nterested in, so don’t write it totally from your point of view, you must
emonstrate to the organization that you have considered their needs and
nderstand what they are looking for (show them how you can help them)
One CV will not do for every application. You will be prioritizing or highlighting
fferent duties, experiences, skills and evidence depending on the job you’re
pplying for
t is really important always update your CV with new duties and skills,
hecking that the previous are still relevant and you are not repeating yourself
WHAT IS

5. WHAT TO INCLUDE IN THE CV
•Start with contact information:
Full name
Address
E-mail
Phone number
•Is optional and not necessary:
date of birth
Nationality
gender and marital status

6. •Personal profile /Career objectives
•Education
•Work experience
•Other skills
•Honors/ Awards (if you have any)
•Interests and Hobbies
•References
OTHER SECTIONS

7. PERSONAL PROFILE / CAREER OBJECTIVES
•Your career objective tells the employer what you are
really looking for in a position
maximum 1 or 2 sentences)

8. •Include secondary to degree level
•Should be written in a reverse chronological order
•With percentage of marks and name of the Institution
•Year of passing
•Usually, your education would come next, particularly
if you are applying as a current or very-recently
graduated student. If you are a more mature person
with extensive work experience, it might work better to
concentrate on your work history instead.
EDUCATION
•If currently working on a degree, put the word “candidate” after name
of degree and note your expected year of graduation

9. WORK EXPERIENCE
•Jobs should be put in reverse chronological order, just
as the education section
•Includes anything you were paid to do or was
extensive and regular volunteer work
•Only list items relevant to academic work

10. This section tells the employer what skills you have
hat fit the position they are looking for
Try to describe the skill you have and how you have
emonstrated it.
T
Foreign language ability
Driving license
OTHER SKILLS

11. HONORS /AWARDS
Awards demonstrate your achievements to your employer
Just awards you received prior to 7 years
Give the award details with quantifiable terms
Include non-academic
honors/awards, if
appropriate and/or
noteworthy

12. •Avoid jokes and irrelevant hobbies
INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
•In this section you can demonstrate your
strengths to an employer
•If you have a limited experiences, this is a
valuable tool for demonstrating your abilities
to an employer

13. REFERENCES
This is the final part of the C.V.
nclude the names, organizations and contact numbers of people
who can act as referees for you
Give them a call and ask their willingness to act as a referee for you
•Remember to ask permission before you give out their
Names
•When you are talking to them, give an idea of
what the job is so that they know what to concentrate
on in their reference

14. TYPES OF CV
Chronological CV – Education and Training
ven importance. The latest qualification
es first – reverse order
Functional /Skill based CV- CVs are created
concentrate on skills and responsibilities
xperiences. Usually meant for experienced persons
Combinated CV - it is a mix between chronological
skills based CV

15. WHAT DO
Be brief - a two page resume is ideal
Prepare CVs for individual companies
Customize your resume for your job target
Use action verbs/ positive words – it will create strong
mpact (eg. motivated, monitored, created, analyzed,
oordinated etc.)

16. WHAT DON’T DO
Avoid folding your CV
Don’t include irrelevant information
Say what you did, not what you think
Personal information – marital status, religion, health, native place etc.
Avoid unusual font size, stylish letters, graphics, underlining and unusual
acing etc.
Avoid repeating information
Avoid personal pronouns (I, my, me)
Don’t outsource, do it yourself.

17. • Inappropriate email addresses
• Negativity
• False information
• Mistakes
• Lists
… WHAT DON’T DO

18. HOW TO WRITE COVER
LETTER

19. Cover letter is...Cover letter is...
 the introduction to your applicationthe introduction to your application
 opportunity to explain your skills andopportunity to explain your skills and
motivationmotivation
 the first thing an employer will look atthe first thing an employer will look at

20. The goal is...The goal is...
to get job interview!to get job interview!
 iit should be brief and interestingt should be brief and interesting
 should highlight what you will bring to the jobshould highlight what you will bring to the job
 sshould be unique for every job vacancyhould be unique for every job vacancy
 sshould not be copy of your CVhould not be copy of your CV
 sshould be in formal stylehould be in formal style

21. Cover letter has to contain...Cover letter has to contain...
 Beginning: introduction of yourself, reasons why
you are writing the e-mail
 Main body: answer the 3 W:
 Why you are applying to this company?
 Why you are applying for this role?
 What skills and experience you have that match
the job description?
 Conclusion: in the spirit of expectation, looking
forward to the next stage in the recruitment
process

22. Use language to catch attentionUse language to catch attention
 proactive, positive language createproactive, positive language createss thethe
impression of passion andimpression of passion and enthusiasmenthusiasm
 aavoid using the “passive voice” when talkingvoid using the “passive voice” when talking
about your skills and experiencesabout your skills and experiences
 uusing dynamic action verbs and “I” in yoursing dynamic action verbs and “I” in your
sentences will help the reader to be clearsentences will help the reader to be clear
about what you personally achieved.about what you personally achieved.

23. Tips to create the rightTips to create the right
impressionimpression
 1. Letter aimed at specific job opening
 Adapt letter to needs of the job you want
 Refer to that job in opening sentences
 2. Describe your related skills
 Tie your experience to your skills
 Show how they directly relate to the job
description

24. Tips to create the rightTips to create the right
impressionimpression
 3. Make it personal
 Address letter to a specific person
 If you don’t have a contact, call and ask
 4. Create a catchy opener
 Open with attention-grabbing sentences
 Describe why you’re the best for the job

25. Tips to create the rightTips to create the right
impressionimpression
 5. Include vital information
 Name, address, phone with area code
 Should be clearly visible
 First thing reader will need to contact
you
 6. Type and proofread
 It’s your first impression…make it good
 Be sure it’s neat and professional
 Errors will reflect badly on you

26. Tips to create the right
impression
 7. Keep it brief
 Use action words, active sentences
 Limit letter to one page
 Three or four paragraphs
 8. Be confident, creative, enthusiastic
 It’s a tool to sell your best asset…you!
 Let your personality shine in your letter

27. Tips to create the right
impression
 9. Keep copies
 Keep a copy of every letter you send
 Past letters make job search easier
 Copies make follow up easier
 10. Request a response
 Your letter is written to get an interview
 Ask for one!

28. Example of cover letter forExample of cover letter for
studentstudent

29. JOB
INTERVIEWS The lastThe last
stepstep

30. Why is important
 The first impression is the one that
really count
 Make the different with similar or
even better candidates

31. How to prepare a job Interview
 BEFORE:
 Learn as much as you can about the company,
past and future goals
 Be aware about the responsibilities that the
position entails
 Know something about the company’s industry
sector and it’s competitors
 Prepare a few questions to show your interest
 Practice

32. How to prepare a job Interview
 DURING:
 Dress appropriately taking into account the kind
of company and position
 Bring the CV and other necessary documents
 Be on time
 Smile, look in the eyes, try to not seem nervous
 Try to don’t lie
 STAR approach

33. How to prepare a job Interview
 AFTER:
 thank you email
 Ask for feedback

34. Realized by: Daria KozianRealized by: Daria Kozian
Simona LasioSimona Lasio
Igor GuilloIgor Guillo
(“Democratic Late Clock”(“Democratic Late Clock”
Team)Team)
Associazione SCAMBIEUROPEI:Associazione SCAMBIEUROPEI:
AsociaciAsociación Mundus:ón Mundus:
ject funded by European Commission through Youth in Action Program
Youth Centre for Regional Co-operation: