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The sparks
foundation
Getting Hired
Internship – talent acquisition task2
by
Brindha VB
Put simply: to be hired, you need to stand out as the best candidate for the job.
Lets get hired!!!
• Do Research
• Get connected
• Use Social media appropriately
• Enhance your skills
• Know about the company
• Resume preparation for an interview
• Prepare for interview
• Ask relevant questions
• Add Reference
Psychology of getting hired
• Tuesdays are the best
• Use “power-priming tactics.”
• Similarity attraction works
• Dressing up matters
• Colour psychology
• What you’re doing while waiting for the job interview
• Smile, but not too much
• The photo on the CV has to be a little provocative
• There’s an area on the face that attracts attention
• Keep your hands warm and dry
• Try mirroring, but stay positive
• Be mindful of your body language
• Practice “reflective listening.”
• Don’t interrupt
• Be Honest About Your Greatest Weakness
Some other tricks are:
• Tailor your answers to the interviewer’s age.
• Hold your palms open or steeple your
hands.
• Compliment the interviewer and the
organization
• Show confidence and deference
simultaneously.
• Speak expressively.
• Be friendly and assertive at the same time.
• Showcase your potential.
• prepare for uncomfortable questions.
• Be enthusiastic.
• Don’t discount the pre-interview small talk.
• Start the interview by showcasing your
likability.
• Talk about effort rather than success.
• Say thank you.
Resume
• Resume Format: Reverse-chronological format, Combination format, Functional format.
• Contact Information and Personal Details
• Heading Statement: Resume Summary Statement, Resume Objective Statement
• Relevant Work Experience & Key Achievements: Job Title, Company,
City, State, Dates Employed Key Responsibilities Key achievements.
• Education
• Relevant Skills: Hard skills vs Soft skills
• Additional Important Resume Sections: Hobbies and interests, Volunteer
work, Internship experience, Certifications and awards, Languages, Projects, Publications, Cover
Letter
• Double-check, Edit, and save
Job skills
• Commercial awareness
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Negotiation and persuasion
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Personal management skill
• Interpersonal effectiveness
• Computer/technical literacy
• Leadership/management skills
• Learning skills
• Academic competence in reading and math
• Strong work values.
• Perseverance and motivation
• Ability to work under pressure
• Confidence
• Positive attitude
• Resilience
Career guidance
Career guidance in career development:
Get Help When You Are Choosing a Career
Get Help With Your Job Search
Get Mid-Career Advice
Get Help If You Lose Your Job
Get Advice About Making a Career Change
Get Motivation
Cover letter
What to include in your cover letter: Introduction,
Body paragraphs, Conclusion.
• Put your contact details in the header: Your
first and last name, Your email address, Your phone number, Your
mailing address, Your LinkedIn profile link, Today’s date, The first
and last name of the person you’re writing to, The company’s
address, The company’s phone number, The hiring manager or
company’s email address
• Address the hiring manager by their name,
Opening Salutation
• Hook the hiring manager with a strong
introduction, Intro Paragraph: Job position,
Company name, Intention to apply
• Prove that you’re the perfect candidate for
the job, Body Paragraphs: Professional
achievements, Professional praise, Professional awards,
Academic achievements, Extracurricular activities, Self-motivation
and goal setting
• Close your cover letter with a request to
interview, Closing Paragraph
• Sign off with a professional closing
salutation, Closing Salutation
Thank you

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The Sparks Foundation- Getting Hired

  • 1. The sparks foundation Getting Hired Internship – talent acquisition task2 by Brindha VB
  • 2. Put simply: to be hired, you need to stand out as the best candidate for the job.
  • 3. Lets get hired!!! • Do Research • Get connected • Use Social media appropriately • Enhance your skills • Know about the company • Resume preparation for an interview • Prepare for interview • Ask relevant questions • Add Reference
  • 5. • Tuesdays are the best • Use “power-priming tactics.” • Similarity attraction works • Dressing up matters • Colour psychology • What you’re doing while waiting for the job interview • Smile, but not too much • The photo on the CV has to be a little provocative • There’s an area on the face that attracts attention • Keep your hands warm and dry • Try mirroring, but stay positive • Be mindful of your body language • Practice “reflective listening.” • Don’t interrupt • Be Honest About Your Greatest Weakness
  • 6. Some other tricks are: • Tailor your answers to the interviewer’s age. • Hold your palms open or steeple your hands. • Compliment the interviewer and the organization • Show confidence and deference simultaneously. • Speak expressively. • Be friendly and assertive at the same time. • Showcase your potential. • prepare for uncomfortable questions. • Be enthusiastic. • Don’t discount the pre-interview small talk. • Start the interview by showcasing your likability. • Talk about effort rather than success. • Say thank you.
  • 7.
  • 8. Resume • Resume Format: Reverse-chronological format, Combination format, Functional format. • Contact Information and Personal Details • Heading Statement: Resume Summary Statement, Resume Objective Statement • Relevant Work Experience & Key Achievements: Job Title, Company, City, State, Dates Employed Key Responsibilities Key achievements. • Education • Relevant Skills: Hard skills vs Soft skills • Additional Important Resume Sections: Hobbies and interests, Volunteer work, Internship experience, Certifications and awards, Languages, Projects, Publications, Cover Letter • Double-check, Edit, and save
  • 9. Job skills • Commercial awareness • Communication skills • Teamwork • Negotiation and persuasion • Analytical and problem-solving skills • Personal management skill • Interpersonal effectiveness • Computer/technical literacy • Leadership/management skills • Learning skills • Academic competence in reading and math • Strong work values. • Perseverance and motivation • Ability to work under pressure • Confidence • Positive attitude • Resilience
  • 10.
  • 12. Career guidance in career development: Get Help When You Are Choosing a Career Get Help With Your Job Search Get Mid-Career Advice Get Help If You Lose Your Job Get Advice About Making a Career Change Get Motivation
  • 14. What to include in your cover letter: Introduction, Body paragraphs, Conclusion. • Put your contact details in the header: Your first and last name, Your email address, Your phone number, Your mailing address, Your LinkedIn profile link, Today’s date, The first and last name of the person you’re writing to, The company’s address, The company’s phone number, The hiring manager or company’s email address • Address the hiring manager by their name, Opening Salutation • Hook the hiring manager with a strong introduction, Intro Paragraph: Job position, Company name, Intention to apply • Prove that you’re the perfect candidate for the job, Body Paragraphs: Professional achievements, Professional praise, Professional awards, Academic achievements, Extracurricular activities, Self-motivation and goal setting • Close your cover letter with a request to interview, Closing Paragraph • Sign off with a professional closing salutation, Closing Salutation