CV writting skill SPE scores; open more doors Change yourself; enjoy the difference

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Page  3 Outlines 1.CV – What does it mean? 2.Why do you need a CV ? 3.Things you should avoid. 4.4 Resume essentials. 5.Things you should consider. 6.Common resume problems. 7.How to construct your resume? 8.Cover Letter

Page  4 The word CV comes from the Latin name Curriculum Vitae Which means “course of life” or Simply “Life Story” CV – What does it mean ?

Page  5 Why do You need a CV?  It is Not to obtain a job.  But It is to obtain an Interview.  CV is an advertisement of your abilities.  Advertisement usually 30 second, but you keep remember it, why?  Agencies take a lot of time and effort to produce a 30 second message to sell a product.

Page  6 Why do You need a CV? You need to be very concentrated When you prepare your CV. REMEMBER 10 seconds.  Employer scans your CV for the first time in less than 10 seconds.

Page  7 Things that you should Avoid:  1- ABBREVIATIONS: AFPCA, GHWIHT, MRSRM, ZESN, TWTN Too Many abbreviations make your CV unreadable, Avoid it unless it is commonly recognized. Remember The Rule: KISS : Keep It Simple & Smart

Page  8 2- NEGATIVE WORDS : Boring, Fired, Hate, Conflict,..etc Catch recruiter Eye. Remember The Rule: If you have some difficulties, Keep them to the interview, but you have to prepare yourself. Things that you should Avoid:

Page  9 Things that you should Avoid: 3- COLORS: It is not a show, Don’t use colors to make your CV attractive Remember The Rule: Attractiveness is a matter of content, “Colors” in the CV is like a full make up lady in a FUNERAL

Page  10 Things that you should Avoid: 4- SPELLING, GRAMMER & PUNCTUATION MISTAKES: Spelling mistakes is the poison to your CV. Write your CV, read it, re-read it and re-read it and re-read it and re-read it ……….. Remember The Rule: Spelling mistake is a sign of Careless person, if you want to be at that position, Do IT! Use a spell check or consult a professional writer.

Page  11 Things that you should Avoid: 5- UNNECESSARY INFORMATION: Gender, Religion and detailed Martial status as examples of unnecessary information in your CV. Remember The Rule : Employer doesn’t care that much about what your children are doing. Moreover, it is not your Autobiography.

Page  12 Things that you should Avoid: 6- WORD ARTS, Clip Arts, logos & Graphics: HWA MESH FR777777………. :D HWA MESH FR777777………. :D Remember The Rule: “Colors” in the CV is like a full make up lady in a FUNERAL

Page  13 Things that you should Avoid: 7- Using a very Big or very small font size & the unusual fonts: Fonts to be used (English): s Arial s Verdana s Time New Roman s Tahoma Fonts Size to be used:

Page  14 Things that you should Avoid: 1.Don’t write CV at the top. 2.Don’t put picture unless it is requested. 3.Don’t put any attachment unless it is requested. 4.Don’t use poor quality paper and printer. 5.Don’t use photo-copied CV. 6.Don’t use Capital letters in writing the whole CV.

Page  15 4 Resume Essentials

Page  16 4 Resume Essentials 1- Read and correct your resume.  "I read it after I wrote it!“  Put your resume in front of people you trust - your boss excluded - and listen seriously to their suggestions.

Page  17 4 Resume Essentials 2- You are what you read. (Read more).  Buy/Borrow books.  Browse the internet.  Visit general libraries.

Page  18 4 Resume Essentials 3- Be a resume voyeur.  Look at other people's resumes whenever you get the chance. You'll find good ideas - and bad ones.

Page  19 4 Resume Essentials 4.More resumes…….. More chances. –You should update your Master CV on monthly basis maximum. –If you're going to apply to a variety of jobs, make sure you have a resume for each.

Page  20 Common resume problems: Too long / too short. Hard to read. Wordy. Non Professional. Lacking a career objective.

Page  21 How to construct your resume? 1.Identification & contact Information. 2.Objective. 1.Position you’re seeking. 2.Type of organization. 3.Field. 3.Educational background. 4.Work experience. 5.Extracurricular activity. 6.Honors and awards Received. 7.Skills & trainings. 8.Personal data. 9.References.

Page  22 Identification Data & objective:  Identification Data: –Top Right/Middle of first page. –Name is the title (no other titles). –Addresses; phone numbers; and/or fax addresses;  Objective: –Write what you want to work in as: Required Position. The field of interest. The kind of the company.

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Page  24 Education: –Usually means post-secondary and can include special seminars, college and university. –If you are just starting college, you can include high school as well. –List the following: Degrees. Month/year obtained or expected. Names and locations of schools. Major and minor; if any. Grade point average. A brief summary of important courses you’ve taken might also be helpful.

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Page  26 Experience:  Includes full-time paid jobs, part time jobs, trainings  List the month/years you worked, position, name and location of employer or place, and responsibilities you had.  Write all job descriptions in parallel phrases.  List the most important responsibilities or successes first.  List your Achievements in each job

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Page  28 Skills:  List: –Computer and Software. –Languages (indicating the grade of fluency). –Technical skills. –Communication or Leadership among others (soft skills).  Match your skills and experience with an employer’s needs.  Difference between trainings & skills.

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Page  30 Activities and Hobbies:  Activities: –In university or outside: Conferences, Clubs, charity. –Sports.  Hobbies: e.g. Reading, Music, … etc.

Page  31 Personal Data And References: Personal Data:  Date of Birth.  Marital Status.  Driving License. References: You need not put these on your resume, instead, you can prepare a separate list of references. Usually, you give this list to prospective employers after your interview. Write in you CV References furnished upon request.

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Cover Letter

Page  34 Contents of A Successful Cover Letter Your name and contact information. Recipient's name and contact information. Identify the position you are applying for and mention where you found the announcement and when. If you have been referred through a person, mention their full name and title.

Page  35 Introduce yourself, your educational degree and your current employment situation. Begin by stressing your interest in the company and display some knowledge of its activities and/or achievements. Identify your strength areas and why you think you match the position requirements. Highlight your biggest achievements and refer to your resume for more details. Contents of A Successful Cover Letter

Page  36 End the letter by promising the reader to contact them on a specific day and time to schedule an interview. Thank the reader for taking the time to read your letter. Sign your name preceded by "Sincerely," or "Best Regards." Contents of A Successful Cover Letter

Cover Letter Example

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Interview skill SPE scores; open more doors Change yourself; enjoy the difference

Page  40 Outlines 1.Types of interview 2.Pre-interview planning 3.Interview behavior and body language 4.Important interview questions and its answer

Page  41 Types of interview 1.Behavioral InterviewsBehavioral Interviews 2.Group InterviewsGroup Interviews 3.Second InterviewsSecond Interviews 4.Structured InterviewStructured Interview 5.Unstructured InterviewUnstructured Interview 6.Telephone InterviewsTelephone Interviews

Page  42 Pre-interview planning There are some question you must think about it when you know that you have an interview ???????? !!!!!!!!!!!!

Page  43 Pre-interview planning What do I know about the company?

Page  44 Pre-interview planning What do I know about the job?

Page  45 Pre-interview planning What do I know about the interviewer and the selection process?

Page  46 Pre-interview planning What is my 30-word response to “Tell me about yourself?”

Page  47 Pre-interview planning What points are unique about me and support my application?

Page  48 Pre-interview planning What achievements will the interviewer(s) be most interested in?

Page  49 Pre-interview planning What possible problem areas are there in my application and how can I put them positively?

Page  50 Pre-interview planning What possible question areas will I have for my interviewer(s)?

Page  51 Pre-interview planning What lasting impression do I want to leave with my interviewers(s)?

Page  52 Pre-interview planning Think about ur clothes Dress Code - What Clothes Should You Wear For Your Job Interview?

Page  53 Pre-interview planning Know the place of the company before the interview  Drive up to the offices or workplace before the interview

Page  54 Battle's day 1.Don’t come late ( arrive 20 min early before the interview) 2.Go to the bath room before you enter the interview 3.Read ur CV again

Page  55 The interview What do you do When You Are Called Into The Interview Room? Think only about

Page  56 Your body language during the interview  Maintain a good posture  Don't be afraid to "own the space 7ot regle 3la regl br7tk  Limit your hand and arm movement  Smile  Maintain eye contact  Mirror the interviewer's behavior Ald el interviewer fe 7rkato  relax

Page  57 Coping and Dealing with Nerves at your interview 1.During An Interview – Nerves 2.How Can I Control My Nerves? 3.Make Life Easier For Yourself At The Interview:

Page  58 During An Interview – Nerves  Symptoms: 1.dry mouth, 2.shaky hands, 3. sweating, 4. thumping heart, 5.feeling like you need to go to the bathroom.  Solutions: The secret is being able to manipulate and control your frame of mind, use that adrenalin to your advantage and not let it take over completely.

Page  59 How Can I Control My Nerves?  How I can control my feel of being nervous and to hide the Symptoms of this feeling: Drinks - should you or shouldn’t you? Awkward Questions Shaky Hands! Fear Of Sneezing or Having a Runny Nose.

Page  60 Make Life Easier For Yourself At The Interview: 1.Sleep early 2.Take a light dinner 3.Don’t eat any thing make ur mouth’s odor bad 4.Take breakfast in the morning 5.Relax and Think about happy thoughts.

Page  61 Tough Interview questions

Page  62 Tough Interview questions  Are You A Good Leader?  Are You A Natural Born Leader?  How Well Do You Handle Criticism?  How Well Do You Work Within A Team Environment?  You Have Only Been With Your Employer A Very Short Time - Why?

Page  63 Tough Interview questions  What Part Of Your Job Do You Dislike The Most?  We Think You Might Be Overqualified For This Job!  How Have You Managed To Attend This Interview In Works Time?  What Do You Think About The Conflict In Iraq, The Credit Crunch, Barack Obama (or something that has a social political bearing)  What Is Your Current Bosses Biggest Weakness?  What Salary Would You Be Expecting For This Position?  How Well Do You Work In A Stressful Environment?

Page  64 Some questions you Could ask the Interviewer  Who else is in the department and what do they do?  What training will I need and how will I be given this?  Do you train in house or use external courses?  Which members of staff are responsible to me and what are their roles?  Is this a new position and if so why has it been created?

Page  65 Some questions you Could ask the Interviewer  it is never a good idea to rush straight in and ask about  holiday entitlement,  length of tea breaks,  lunch breaks

Page  66 Summary 1.Types of interview 2.Pre-interview planning 3.Interview behavior and body language 4.Important interview questions and its answer

Page  67 Any interview is like a battle so prepare your weapons which is your skills and confidence