1. HOOK THAT JOB! Understanding the Job Landscape
RAY SILVESTRE N. CANILAO
Vice-Chair & CEO
Global Executive Solutions Group

2. Job Opportunity Newspaper Ads Internet Referrals Personal Invitations
Head Hunters

3. Company Landscape Culture Company Profile People behind / Management
Products
Financial Stability

4. Understanding the Job Job Description / Specs Organizational Table
New Position /
Replacement
Geographical
Requirement

5. Preparation
Good Curriculum Vitae
Interview Proper

6. CV CV WRITING TIPS… Literally means “course of life” A marketing tool
An advertisement of your skills and achievements
Focuses on the highlights-not everything you have done
Make statements about IMPACT not
ACTIVITY
Consider a bulleted style to make it reader-
friendly
Include as much contact numbers as possible
List your jobs in REVERSE Chronological order CV
CV WRITING TIPS…

7. CV WRITING TIPS… Don’t use PERSONAL PRONOUNS ( I,My,Me )
Don’t emphasize skills and job activities you
don’t want to do in the future
Proofread carefully ( misspellings and typos
are deadly! )
Customize an OBJECTIVE for each job and
employer
Create a section that lists awards and other
recognition
Don’t provide references, salary information
and/or reasons for leaving previous employers
CV WRITING TIPS…

8. CV WRITING TIPS… Use STRONG VERBS to present what you have done
Increased membership by 20%
Built HR processes from scratch
Reduced costs by 45%
Designed training modules for the
leadership team
Be HONEST
Don’t use ABBREVIATIONS except those
acceptable in the engineering/technical
fields, such as IBM, CAD, etc.
CV WRITING TIPS…

9. Interview Proper 1. Technical Qualifications
Years of experience and exposure
Technical know-how
Training - Development
2. Soft Skills
a. Cultural Fit
Teamwork
Integrity
Motivation
Hardwork
Innovations/Creativity
b. Leadership capability to manage people
Capability to lead and motivate people
3. Academic background (MBA, Special Education)

10. INTERVIEW ATTIRE and TIPS
First impressions do matter. Aim to look PRESENTABLE, PROFESSIONAL & COMPETENT
Dress according to the organization ( being too
formal or dressing conservatively is usually better
than trying to make a fashion statement )
Wear COMFORTABLE CLOTHES so you can FOCUS on your conversation with the interviewer, instead of putting yourself at ease
Avoid too many ACCESSORIES and try to have a CLEAN look
PAY ATTENTION to the weather ( unless you want to go to
the interview all wet)

11. TOP 10 RULES You only have one chance to make a first impression
Look SHARP
Be on TIME
Do your RESEARCH
Be PREPARED
Show ENTHUSIASM
LISTEN
Answer the QUESTION asked
Give specific EXAMPLES
Ask QUESTIONS
FOLLOW UP

12. HOOK THE JOB!

13. PLANNING ON CAREER CHANGE
1. Reality Check
2. Outside work, do something you love
3. Let other people know what you think
4. Read, Investigate, Research
5. Do volunteer and freelancing work
6. Do not stop learning
7. Discover new skills
8. Consider alternative roles
9. Be open
10. Most importantly, have a coach or
a mentor

14. THANK YOU!