1. Job Hunting
Tamer G. Elshamy

2. Job Hunting Objective Settings Career/ Skills Development
Resume Preparation
Vacancies Searching/ Hunting
Resume Relevancy Rate
Interviewing Skills
Important Tips

3. Objective Setting Determine your Qualification/ Experiences
Do General Recruitment Market Research “ Available Related Career/ Jobs”
Prioritize your Interests & Concentrate on Growth Industries 
Set your Career Objectives in a Clear Way“ Based on Relevancy”

4. Career Development Phases Self Assessment (where you are)
Exploring Options (where you want to be)
Developing Skills (how to get there)
Performing (just do it)
Career Planning Advocacy (CDC, CAPS)
Sharpen and update your skills:
Standard & Tailored Training Sessions
Degrees & Certifications
Workshops & Short Courses
Seminars, conferences, webinar, online sessions.

5. Resume Preparation/Tips
Coverage letter
“Summarize your backgrounds, qualification, and area of expertise to address its relevancy to the position you are applying for”
… Not more than one page
… Do not use a template cover letter/ be thoughtful
... Subjected to HR department
… Scanning process gate

6. Interview- Winning Resume Tips
Think Like an Employer-  Make sure to use the keywords "digital Scanning”
Pick the Right Length and Format-Typography
Organized and Prioritize the Content
Use Bullet Points-Summarized and Highlights
Tailor/ Customize your Resume
Update your Resume Regularly
No Picture, Unless it is Requested

7. Name/ Contact Info.
Professional Summary
Career Objectives
Work Experiences
Education Backgrounds
Professional Skills
Certificates and/ or Workshops
Awards & Memberships
Extracurricular Activities
Personal Data
References, Recommendations, and Portfolio
No Lies, Please
Resume/ C.V

8. Resume Relevancy
How is your resume/ qualification matches the position/ vacancy you are applying for.
High Relevancy = high success rate
Time factor/ short listed candidates
Never give up/ Keep your positive attitude & Try Again

9. Vacancies Searching/ Hunting
Networking/ Referring “ personal relations ”
Recruitment Agencies
Internet” Co. Websites, Recruitment Webs, Professional Social Networks, Groups”
Recruitment/ Job fairs
Newspapers Announcements
Consider Freelancing 
Take a Temporary Position 
Stay Positive and Never Give up

10. Interviewing process Scanning Call for setting Interview appointment
HR Interview
Technical Interview
Final Interview
Thank- You Note
Acceptance Notice/ Call
Offer letter
Signing the Contract

11. Interviewing Skills Practice Makes Perfect “Mock Interview”
Be on time, formal attire, and be fresh.
Be good communicator, confident& keep eye contact
Be specific, honest, and straight to the point
Avoid badmouthing past employers
Be ready by your strength and weak points
Be ready with a successful story
Be knowledgeable about the position& organization
Be ready with general knowledge of related skills
Have your history/dates in mind “application form”
Ask about what you want to know at the end of the interview

12. Interviewing Tips
Do not get bothered of waiting, sometimes it is a part of your interview
Always be fresh , shiny, enthusiastic, and never show up tired, untidy, or show lack of interested.
Be different, highlight your strength, trust your abilities, and sell yourself.
Do not ask about salary during the interviewing process unless it is announced
Ask for the next step timing, if it is not announced
Ask for a Notice Period for x-employer “if needed”

13. Thank You
We are searching for persons who are talented, have excellent personal skilled, have positive attitude, and able to learn.. not for those who are only full of knowledge ..
Knowledge is easy to be acquired, but personal traits are NOT