This ppt covers the main concepts and ideas of creating a resume (CV) with your own style without the need to use any kind of templates or CV-Creating websites.
This document provides guidance on creating effective portfolio components for employment or graduate school applications. It outlines the key sections of a portfolio, including a cover letter, resume, personal statement, and references. It then focuses on creating strong cover letters and personal statements. For cover letters, it emphasizes customizing each letter, including keywords, responsibilities, and knowledge of the target company. For personal statements, it advises relating past experiences to future goals, elaborating on qualifications, explaining fit with the institution, and utilizing formatting techniques. The document concludes by discussing how to develop a theme, order, and introduction/conclusion for the personal statement.
The document provides guidance on writing an effective resume. It explains that a resume should be a brief summary of one's relevant education, work experience, and skills. The purpose is to get an interview. A persuasive resume must be user-centered by considering the audience's expectations, characteristics, goals, and context. Research on the position and company is important. The resume should have sections for contact information, an objective, education, work experience, and can include optional sections.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective CV and cover letter for a job application. It lists the key components of a CV such as personal details, education, work experience, skills, and interests. The covering letter is emphasized as the first page of the application package. Employers desire applicants with strong communication, motivation, and a willingness to learn. The document outlines best practices for writing a CV, including using a consistent format and layout with relevant details. Common mistakes like gaps in employment history and poor communication are highlighted. Finally, sample interview questions are provided to help job seekers prepare for the interview process.
These slides were shown as part of a workshop delivered at the Independent Education Union Victoria Tasmania in July 2013. They are designed specifically for the education sector in Victoria.
The document provides information about different types of resumes, including chronological, functional, and combination resumes. It also discusses tips for writing resumes, such as highlighting skills and accomplishments, using action verbs, and tailoring your resume to specific jobs. The purpose of a resume is to summarize your qualifications for a position in order to get an interview.
Resume and cover letter presentation west, michaelmawest44
The document provides tips for high school students on resumes and cover letters. It recommends tailoring resumes and cover letters for specific readers, using relevant keywords, and keeping the documents brief, error-free, and honest. Key points include having a basic template that can be modified, focusing on achievements over just job duties, and emphasizing leadership, volunteering, and skills.
Getting yourself job ready is a tedious and hard task but with a few tips and tricks to show how one can increase their skills to get hires and showcase your professional resume helping them to get one step closer to the job
The document provides tips for creating an effective curriculum vitae (CV) for a job application. It recommends including personal details like name and contact information, education history, qualifications, relevant work history, skills, interests and hobbies, and references. The CV should be neatly presented on clean white paper in an organized layout without folds or creases. It should not exceed two pages and be tailored specifically to the job description by highlighting relevant skills and experience.
This document provides guidance on creating effective portfolio components for employment or graduate school applications. It outlines the key sections of a portfolio, including a cover letter, resume, personal statement, and references. It then focuses on creating strong cover letters and personal statements. For cover letters, it emphasizes customizing each letter, including keywords, responsibilities, and knowledge of the target company. For personal statements, it advises relating past experiences to future goals, elaborating on qualifications, explaining fit with the institution, and utilizing formatting techniques. The document concludes by discussing how to develop a theme, order, and introduction/conclusion for the personal statement.
The document provides guidance on writing an effective resume. It explains that a resume should be a brief summary of one's relevant education, work experience, and skills. The purpose is to get an interview. A persuasive resume must be user-centered by considering the audience's expectations, characteristics, goals, and context. Research on the position and company is important. The resume should have sections for contact information, an objective, education, work experience, and can include optional sections.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective CV and cover letter for a job application. It lists the key components of a CV such as personal details, education, work experience, skills, and interests. The covering letter is emphasized as the first page of the application package. Employers desire applicants with strong communication, motivation, and a willingness to learn. The document outlines best practices for writing a CV, including using a consistent format and layout with relevant details. Common mistakes like gaps in employment history and poor communication are highlighted. Finally, sample interview questions are provided to help job seekers prepare for the interview process.
These slides were shown as part of a workshop delivered at the Independent Education Union Victoria Tasmania in July 2013. They are designed specifically for the education sector in Victoria.
The document provides information about different types of resumes, including chronological, functional, and combination resumes. It also discusses tips for writing resumes, such as highlighting skills and accomplishments, using action verbs, and tailoring your resume to specific jobs. The purpose of a resume is to summarize your qualifications for a position in order to get an interview.
Resume and cover letter presentation west, michaelmawest44
The document provides tips for high school students on resumes and cover letters. It recommends tailoring resumes and cover letters for specific readers, using relevant keywords, and keeping the documents brief, error-free, and honest. Key points include having a basic template that can be modified, focusing on achievements over just job duties, and emphasizing leadership, volunteering, and skills.
Getting yourself job ready is a tedious and hard task but with a few tips and tricks to show how one can increase their skills to get hires and showcase your professional resume helping them to get one step closer to the job
The document provides tips for creating an effective curriculum vitae (CV) for a job application. It recommends including personal details like name and contact information, education history, qualifications, relevant work history, skills, interests and hobbies, and references. The CV should be neatly presented on clean white paper in an organized layout without folds or creases. It should not exceed two pages and be tailored specifically to the job description by highlighting relevant skills and experience.
The document provides tips for effectively writing resumes and curricula vitae (CVs). It recommends that resumes be concise, easy to read, tailored to specific jobs, and focus on achievements rather than responsibilities. Bullet points and action verbs should be used to highlight skills and accomplishments. Resumes should be one to two pages and free of errors, as hiring managers have little time and one mistake could hurt chances of getting an interview. CVs provide a summary of one's complete academic and professional background and are used mainly to screen candidates for interviews.
The document provides tips for writing a good CV, including typing the CV, using good quality A4 paper with wide margins, a font size of 12 in Times New Roman or similar font, using bold or italics for emphasis, bullet points for lists, keeping the CV to one or two pages, and never condensing onto a single page. It also gives a typical CV layout of including name, address, telephone, education, employment history, skills, interests, and references.
The document outlines the courses taken by a student as part of their CAP Project. It describes several Microsoft Office courses taken including Keyboarding, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Access. It also covers courses in business communication, oral communication, written communication, personal finance, and professional development. For each course, it lists the key skills and concepts learned as well as the portfolio piece the student created to demonstrate their learning.
The document provides tips for improving various aspects of resumes and cover letters such as focusing on quantifiable results rather than just responsibilities, including relevant keywords from the job description, and ensuring contact information is clearly displayed at the top. It also suggests following up after applying with a thank you note to help stand out from other candidates.
This presentation highlights HOW to develop a useful resume. What do employer want? How do you shoe them you have it?
Used for Business Administration Intro.Course,
The document provides guidance on creating effective resumes and cover letters. It emphasizes tailoring materials for each job by targeting keywords from the desired field and job description. Resumes should showcase relevant work experience, skills, and expertise over the past 10 years in a simple, clean format using bullet points and no more than two pages. Cover letters should include the applicant's salutation, outline of relevant experience for the position, enthusiasm for the role, and availability to interview. Both resumes and cover letters need to catch the reader's attention quickly within 20-30 seconds to stand out from other applicants.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective resume. It discusses the purpose of a resume, formatting guidelines, content guidelines, and common resume problems and solutions. The key points covered include tailoring the resume to the specific job by doing research on the employer, using a standard resume format of 1-2 pages with easy-to-read fonts and spacing, including relevant qualifications and accomplishments using action verbs and metrics, and addressing issues like gaps in work history or dates that make the applicant seem overqualified. The workshop provides tips on writing an effective summary statement, skills list, experience section, and cover letters to help applicants create resumes that clearly showcase their qualifications for the desired position.
The document provides guidance on developing an effective CV, emphasizing the importance of knowing your personal brand and strengths in order to highlight the right experiences and qualifications for the job. It also dispels common myths about the application process, such as that cover letters are read before CVs, and explains how to use dynamic language to sell your achievements. Employers typically make hiring decisions very quickly based on the first impression from your CV.
The document provides guidance on creating a professional CV and cover letter. It defines a CV as a document with personal details, employment history, education, skills, and references that is used to apply for jobs. An important CV includes these five sections and avoids mistakes while highlighting relevant skills. A cover letter introduces the applicant and job application, emphasizes why the applicant is suitable for the specific role, and closes professionally. The document offers tips on writing concise, clear, and error-free CVs and cover letters to make a strong impression on potential employers.
The outcome of this session will be as follow:
CV Vs. Resume ?
Why you need a resume?
What’s your Resume Journey?
6 Reasons make No one call you for an interview !!
The most things HR Look for in your resume within 10 Seconds?
What’s the perfect structure for your resume?
Write a basic Resume!
What're the common mistakes to avoid in writing Resume?
The document provides tips for achieving success in a career that is right for an individual. It discusses creating an effective resume that highlights one's education, experience, skills, and accomplishments to represent who you are to potential employers. It also stresses the importance of making a strong impression during a job interview through proper preparation such as researching the company, dressing appropriately, having good communication skills, maintaining eye contact, and showing enthusiasm. The overall goal is to highlight your qualifications through your resume, interview, and application to land the job.
This document provides guidance on providing feedback and questioning to peers through a "critical friend" approach. It discusses using feedback to help students gauge their work against success criteria and identify areas for improvement. Questioning can demonstrate understanding and allow students to develop new ideas. As a critical friend, you should draw from your own knowledge to provide thoughtful feedback through questioning, with the goal of improving the other person's work. The document provides a framework for different levels of questioning based on Bloom's Taxonomy and instructs readers to practice this by reviewing and giving feedback on blogs posted by peers.
The document provides guidance on creating an effective resume, including what a resume is, facts about how employers view resumes, essential sections of a resume like contact information, education, experience, and tips for customizing a resume for specific jobs. It recommends keeping the resume to one to three pages and using consistent formatting and emphasis while avoiding elaborate fonts or photographs.
The document provides guidance on creating an effective resume and cover letter for teaching positions. It emphasizes that resumes should be visually appealing, concise, and highlight relevant skills and accomplishments using action verbs. Cover letters should be tailored to specific positions and schools, and introduce the applicant's relevant qualifications and interest in contributing to the school community. Formatting tips are also included, such as using a simple font, leaving white space, and proofreading for errors.
The art of writing resume and application letterGarret Raja
The document provides guidance on writing effective resumes and application letters by outlining the key sections of a resume like personal information, objective, education, and work experience. It also gives tips for writing each section as well as overall dos and don'ts such as keeping the resume to 1-2 pages and using action verbs. The goal is to paint a positive picture of the job seeker's qualifications and skills to guide the interview.
The document provides tips for creating an effective resume and cover letter to help get a job interview. It emphasizes that the resume should be brief, highlight relevant qualifications and achievements, and be tailored for each job application. The cover letter should introduce key qualifications, summarize experience and skills, and request an interview. References and proper formatting are also important to include.
This document provides an overview of Session 3 of the Youth Hub Employability Skills course. It discusses demonstrating skills and qualities to employers, tips for CVs and cover letters, and tailoring them to online job adverts. The objectives are to create and update job application documents like CVs and cover letters using appropriate technology and structure. Participants will practice tailoring their materials for different roles and checking grammar and punctuation. The session also involves familiarizing with the Moodle online platform, completing an assessment on exploring occupations, doing a SWOT analysis, and updating a CV and cover letter to upload.
This document provides information about resumes, CVs, and biodatas. It discusses the differences between these documents, how to structure each one, and tips for preparing for a job interview. The key points are:
- A resume is usually 1-2 pages and highlights relevant skills and experience for a specific job. A CV lists all qualifications and is used for career changes or academic positions. A biodata focuses on personal details.
- Resumes are structured with a summary, experience, education, and skills. CVs list everything chronologically.
- Proper interview preparation includes researching the company, practicing answers to common questions, having copies of relevant paperwork, and following up with a thank you letter.
This course provides business writing skills as they relate to the drafting of emails, memos and business letters. During this course, we will describe and apply structuring and business writing techniques designed to cater for the modern business and international organization environment.
The document provides tips for creating an effective resume or curriculum vitae (CV). It lists the most important factors that employers look for, including enthusiasm for the position, personality, transferable skills, academic record, and work experience. The document then gives guidelines for formatting a CV, such as keeping it to 2 pages, customizing it for each job, and emphasizing relevant details. Finally, it provides examples of standard CV sections and content to include.
The document provides guidance on creating effective CVs, cover letters, and completing application forms. It discusses the key elements employers look for, such as competencies and skills. Different CV styles like chronological, skills-based, and academic CVs are described. Tips are given for writing cover letters and answering open-ended questions in application forms using the STAR technique to provide examples. Resources from the university careers center are listed to help with career planning and job searching.
The document provides tips for effectively writing resumes and curricula vitae (CVs). It recommends that resumes be concise, easy to read, tailored to specific jobs, and focus on achievements rather than responsibilities. Bullet points and action verbs should be used to highlight skills and accomplishments. Resumes should be one to two pages and free of errors, as hiring managers have little time and one mistake could hurt chances of getting an interview. CVs provide a summary of one's complete academic and professional background and are used mainly to screen candidates for interviews.
The document provides tips for writing a good CV, including typing the CV, using good quality A4 paper with wide margins, a font size of 12 in Times New Roman or similar font, using bold or italics for emphasis, bullet points for lists, keeping the CV to one or two pages, and never condensing onto a single page. It also gives a typical CV layout of including name, address, telephone, education, employment history, skills, interests, and references.
The document outlines the courses taken by a student as part of their CAP Project. It describes several Microsoft Office courses taken including Keyboarding, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Access. It also covers courses in business communication, oral communication, written communication, personal finance, and professional development. For each course, it lists the key skills and concepts learned as well as the portfolio piece the student created to demonstrate their learning.
The document provides tips for improving various aspects of resumes and cover letters such as focusing on quantifiable results rather than just responsibilities, including relevant keywords from the job description, and ensuring contact information is clearly displayed at the top. It also suggests following up after applying with a thank you note to help stand out from other candidates.
This presentation highlights HOW to develop a useful resume. What do employer want? How do you shoe them you have it?
Used for Business Administration Intro.Course,
The document provides guidance on creating effective resumes and cover letters. It emphasizes tailoring materials for each job by targeting keywords from the desired field and job description. Resumes should showcase relevant work experience, skills, and expertise over the past 10 years in a simple, clean format using bullet points and no more than two pages. Cover letters should include the applicant's salutation, outline of relevant experience for the position, enthusiasm for the role, and availability to interview. Both resumes and cover letters need to catch the reader's attention quickly within 20-30 seconds to stand out from other applicants.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective resume. It discusses the purpose of a resume, formatting guidelines, content guidelines, and common resume problems and solutions. The key points covered include tailoring the resume to the specific job by doing research on the employer, using a standard resume format of 1-2 pages with easy-to-read fonts and spacing, including relevant qualifications and accomplishments using action verbs and metrics, and addressing issues like gaps in work history or dates that make the applicant seem overqualified. The workshop provides tips on writing an effective summary statement, skills list, experience section, and cover letters to help applicants create resumes that clearly showcase their qualifications for the desired position.
The document provides guidance on developing an effective CV, emphasizing the importance of knowing your personal brand and strengths in order to highlight the right experiences and qualifications for the job. It also dispels common myths about the application process, such as that cover letters are read before CVs, and explains how to use dynamic language to sell your achievements. Employers typically make hiring decisions very quickly based on the first impression from your CV.
The document provides guidance on creating a professional CV and cover letter. It defines a CV as a document with personal details, employment history, education, skills, and references that is used to apply for jobs. An important CV includes these five sections and avoids mistakes while highlighting relevant skills. A cover letter introduces the applicant and job application, emphasizes why the applicant is suitable for the specific role, and closes professionally. The document offers tips on writing concise, clear, and error-free CVs and cover letters to make a strong impression on potential employers.
The outcome of this session will be as follow:
CV Vs. Resume ?
Why you need a resume?
What’s your Resume Journey?
6 Reasons make No one call you for an interview !!
The most things HR Look for in your resume within 10 Seconds?
What’s the perfect structure for your resume?
Write a basic Resume!
What're the common mistakes to avoid in writing Resume?
The document provides tips for achieving success in a career that is right for an individual. It discusses creating an effective resume that highlights one's education, experience, skills, and accomplishments to represent who you are to potential employers. It also stresses the importance of making a strong impression during a job interview through proper preparation such as researching the company, dressing appropriately, having good communication skills, maintaining eye contact, and showing enthusiasm. The overall goal is to highlight your qualifications through your resume, interview, and application to land the job.
This document provides guidance on providing feedback and questioning to peers through a "critical friend" approach. It discusses using feedback to help students gauge their work against success criteria and identify areas for improvement. Questioning can demonstrate understanding and allow students to develop new ideas. As a critical friend, you should draw from your own knowledge to provide thoughtful feedback through questioning, with the goal of improving the other person's work. The document provides a framework for different levels of questioning based on Bloom's Taxonomy and instructs readers to practice this by reviewing and giving feedback on blogs posted by peers.
The document provides guidance on creating an effective resume, including what a resume is, facts about how employers view resumes, essential sections of a resume like contact information, education, experience, and tips for customizing a resume for specific jobs. It recommends keeping the resume to one to three pages and using consistent formatting and emphasis while avoiding elaborate fonts or photographs.
The document provides guidance on creating an effective resume and cover letter for teaching positions. It emphasizes that resumes should be visually appealing, concise, and highlight relevant skills and accomplishments using action verbs. Cover letters should be tailored to specific positions and schools, and introduce the applicant's relevant qualifications and interest in contributing to the school community. Formatting tips are also included, such as using a simple font, leaving white space, and proofreading for errors.
The art of writing resume and application letterGarret Raja
The document provides guidance on writing effective resumes and application letters by outlining the key sections of a resume like personal information, objective, education, and work experience. It also gives tips for writing each section as well as overall dos and don'ts such as keeping the resume to 1-2 pages and using action verbs. The goal is to paint a positive picture of the job seeker's qualifications and skills to guide the interview.
The document provides tips for creating an effective resume and cover letter to help get a job interview. It emphasizes that the resume should be brief, highlight relevant qualifications and achievements, and be tailored for each job application. The cover letter should introduce key qualifications, summarize experience and skills, and request an interview. References and proper formatting are also important to include.
This document provides an overview of Session 3 of the Youth Hub Employability Skills course. It discusses demonstrating skills and qualities to employers, tips for CVs and cover letters, and tailoring them to online job adverts. The objectives are to create and update job application documents like CVs and cover letters using appropriate technology and structure. Participants will practice tailoring their materials for different roles and checking grammar and punctuation. The session also involves familiarizing with the Moodle online platform, completing an assessment on exploring occupations, doing a SWOT analysis, and updating a CV and cover letter to upload.
This document provides information about resumes, CVs, and biodatas. It discusses the differences between these documents, how to structure each one, and tips for preparing for a job interview. The key points are:
- A resume is usually 1-2 pages and highlights relevant skills and experience for a specific job. A CV lists all qualifications and is used for career changes or academic positions. A biodata focuses on personal details.
- Resumes are structured with a summary, experience, education, and skills. CVs list everything chronologically.
- Proper interview preparation includes researching the company, practicing answers to common questions, having copies of relevant paperwork, and following up with a thank you letter.
This course provides business writing skills as they relate to the drafting of emails, memos and business letters. During this course, we will describe and apply structuring and business writing techniques designed to cater for the modern business and international organization environment.
The document provides tips for creating an effective resume or curriculum vitae (CV). It lists the most important factors that employers look for, including enthusiasm for the position, personality, transferable skills, academic record, and work experience. The document then gives guidelines for formatting a CV, such as keeping it to 2 pages, customizing it for each job, and emphasizing relevant details. Finally, it provides examples of standard CV sections and content to include.
The document provides guidance on creating effective CVs, cover letters, and completing application forms. It discusses the key elements employers look for, such as competencies and skills. Different CV styles like chronological, skills-based, and academic CVs are described. Tips are given for writing cover letters and answering open-ended questions in application forms using the STAR technique to provide examples. Resources from the university careers center are listed to help with career planning and job searching.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective curriculum vitae (CV). It discusses the different types of CVs, including chronological, skills-based, and combination CVs. It also covers the typical sections included in a CV like personal details, education, work experience, skills, and references. Tips are provided around formatting, layout, language, and tailoring the CV to the specific role. The key messages are that a CV should be easy to read, focused on the opportunity, prioritize important information, use positive language, and be free of errors.
This document provides information on graduate schemes and the application process. It discusses the most common types of graduate schemes, which typically involve a 2-3 year structured training program within a company leading to a permanent position. The recruitment process for graduate schemes is lengthy and involves CV/application submissions as well as competency-based interviews and assessments. The document offers tips for applying to graduate schemes, including researching the employer's requirements, tailoring one's CV and applications with relevant skills and experiences, and preparing for selection tests and interviews. University career centers can provide resources and advice to support students through the application process.
This document discusses enhancing employability skills. It notes that most people change careers multiple times, so skills can transfer between jobs. It then lists 23 universal employability skills like communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and technical skills. Additional life skills that contribute to employability are discussed like decision making, goal setting, and critical thinking. Characteristics of employability include having a positive attitude, being cooperative, and accepting feedback. Ways to build skills include conflict resolution, setting academic goals, joining clubs, and doing community service. The document provides tips for creating career plans and setting realistic short- and long-term goals.
CV & CL Seminar fall 2013 Ppt til jobsøgningskursus stud.2013AU Career
This document provides guidance on creating a CV and cover letter targeted towards the Danish labor market. It discusses the purpose and structure of a CV, emphasizing that it should be concise and highlight the applicant's most relevant skills and competencies. The suggested CV structure includes sections for personal details, personal profile, work experience, education, skills, and references. Sample content is provided for each section. Advice is also given on writing a targeted cover letter, including researching the company, matching skills to the job description, and conveying motivation and fit for the role.
This document provides information about career services at the University of Turku, including sessions on working in Finland, CVs and applications, job interviews, and the hidden job market. It discusses the typical Finnish job recruitment process and emphasizes doing background research on organizations. Key points about CVs include having a clear structure, customizing for each job, and highlighting competencies and experience. Cover letters should motivate interest in the specific position, link skills to requirements, and offer concrete examples. The document provides advice on using the STAR model in applications and electronic versus open applications. It also announces personal CV feedback sessions and career Q&A events.
The worksheet provides steps to create an effective resume, including brainstorming relevant experiences and skills, organizing information into standard sections like education and experience, and formatting the resume consistently with a focus on highlighting achievements and responsibilities through action verbs and outcomes. Employers are encouraged to focus on keywords from job descriptions and use categories beyond common sections to best showcase their qualifications and fit for a position.
This document discusses employability skills and career planning. It defines employability skills as the skills needed to get and keep a job, including both technical skills specific to a career as well as universal life skills like communication, problem solving and teamwork. The document emphasizes that most people change careers multiple times, and that skills developed in one job can transfer to different fields. It provides tips for developing employability skills through activities like community service, setting goals, and handling conflicts effectively. Finally, it discusses how to create a career plan with short and long-term goals in order to map out a path to an ultimate career objective.
This document provides tips for preparing for and succeeding in a job interview. It recommends researching the company and understanding the position in order to show how your strengths match the role. The document outlines a strengths-based interview strategy of highlighting 3 strengths and giving examples of how you've demonstrated each. It also provides guidance on answering different types of questions, creating an interview portfolio with evidence of your skills, and sending a thank you letter after the interview. The overall message is that thorough preparation and communicating your strengths and fit for the role are key to interview success.
This document provides information and tips for students to prepare for an upcoming Industry/Career Expo. It discusses researching companies attending, developing resumes, dressing professionally, preparing an elevator speech, and following up after the event. Students are encouraged to practice their introductions and interviewing skills. The document also announces related preparation workshops being offered by the career services office in the weeks leading up to the Expo.
The document defines an application letter as a letter sent to company leaders to apply for a job vacancies. It contains interests, qualifications, and experiences relevant to the position. An effective application letter includes addressing the letter to the correct recipient, stating interest in the position and company, describing relevant experience and qualifications, including aspects of personality, and conveying appreciation. A curriculum vitae (CV) is a document that describes a person's qualifications and experience. A CV includes personal information, education history, skills, work experience, training, and other details relevant to the prospective position. When creating a CV, it is important to research the job, include the necessary contents, and avoid mistakes like uncomfortable fonts, flashy colors, overcrowded
The document provides guidance on how to write an effective curriculum vitae (CV). It defines a CV as a summary of one's qualifications and experience used for job applications. The key sections to include are personal information, education/qualifications, work experience, and additional relevant experience. It also discusses the differences between CVs and resumes, with CVs being longer documents used more for academic positions. Cover letters are described as a way to introduce your CV and highlight your interest in and qualifications for a specific position.
This document provides tips on how to stand out when job searching. It emphasizes developing a unique selling point or value proposition that highlights your unique skills and experience. It also stresses the importance of networking to expand your reach and find hidden opportunities. When applying, it advises customizing your resume and cover letter for each job by researching the company and linking your qualifications to their needs. Proper preparation is key to interview success, which involves demonstrating fit with the company culture and an enthusiasm for the role.
The document provides details about an upcoming CV and cover letter seminar, including the agenda and speakers. The seminar will cover how to write a good CV, cover letter, elevator pitch, and tips for unsolicited job applications. It also lists upcoming career events and contact information for career counseling.
This presentation is part of Job Hunting Skills training delivered in SDC, it focuses on how to write a good resume and on the tips and tricks for a good interview.
The Rules Do Apply: Navigating HR ComplianceAggregage
https://www.humanresourcestoday.com/frs/26903483/the-rules-do-apply--navigating-hr-compliance
HR Compliance is like a giant game of whack-a-mole. Once you think your company is compliant with all policies and procedures documented and in place, there’s a new or amended law, regulation, or final rule that pops up landing you back at ‘start.’ There are shifts, interpretations, and balancing acts to understanding compliance changes. Keeping up is not easy and it’s very time consuming.
This is a particular pain point for small HR departments, or HR departments of 1, that lack compliance teams and in-house labor attorneys. So, what do you do?
The goal of this webinar is to make you smarter in knowing what you should be focused on and the questions you should be asking. It will also provide you with resources for making compliance more manageable.
Objectives:
• Understand the regulatory landscape, including labor laws at the local, state, and federal levels
• Best practices for developing, implementing, and maintaining effective compliance programs
• Resources and strategies for staying informed about changes to labor laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
2. 1. Key Concepts: What You Should Know
2. Sections/Headings: Organizing Your Experiences
3. Content: Bullet Points Methodology
4. Design: Your Resume’s Format
5. Examples and Tips
16. Objective
1. Objectives can be an opportunity to connect
you to a specific job/internship.
2. Only needed when it’s unclear what type of
position you are looking for. (Optional)
3. Also called: Summary/Professional Profile.
18. Encouraging to read.
Emphasis achievements and transferable skills.
Consistent in shape, size, and indentation.
Start with a strong action verb.
Diversify verbs to be used.
Give more concert details: Numbers/Percentages.
Think of the bullet as I, and continue the sentence.
Reframe the sentence according to the position you are applying for.
19. • Assisted a professor with research study.
• Collected 150 water specimens over the course of the
semester for the water pollution project.
20. • Participated in recruiting campaigns at SPE Suez.
• Handled selection processes, Screened over 50
applications, scheduled interviews using Excel, and
handled rejection mails as required.
21. • Responsible for the entire HR segment.
• Led 15 members from HRM & HRD committees to
support the HR activities through recruitment,
performance evaluation, and trainings.
22. • Gave presentations on multiple soft skills.
• Conducted 4 sessions and workshops about resume
writing & effective interviewing using PowerPoint.
23. • Supervised performance evaluation process at SPE Suez
• Constructed and managed the performance evaluation
of over 100 members at SPE Suez using Excel.
24. • Worked on the magazine’s design.
• Planned & designed ECHO magazine’s layout using
Adobe InDesgin software.
25. 1. Don’t use templates/use your own.
2. Don’t add a photo unless required. (use a formal photo)
3. Don’t use borders.
4. Balance between occupied space & white space.
5. Margins: Typically 1 - 1.5 cm from each side.
6. Don’t use strange fonts or colors.
7. Use features such as Bold, Italic, or Underline for specific items.
8. Be consistent
9. Headings: All caps, Bold, Colored. (Lift Aligned)
10. Dates: Same Format. Ex: Mar, 2017 or 3/2017 (Be consistent)
11. Save your resume as a PDF format before sending it to recruiters.
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39. Please consider these tips while writing your resume:
1. No lies, please
2. Sell your fish
3. Update your resume regularly, update yourself.
4. Get someone else to review your resume
5. Use your name for the resume file plus the position you are applying for