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Resume Writing Skills

• Resume Basics
• How to create a noticeable resume
• Types of Resumes
• Writing cover letters

Interview Skills

• What is a Job Interview
• Types of Interview Questions
• How to prepare for an interview
• Assessment Centers

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Ag Agenda

Resume Basics

• A resume is a short descriptive document.
• It showcases your work experience, education, qualifications, objectives, personal qualities

and special skills.

• First impressions count so invest in your Resume.
• The resume’s main purpose is to get you an interview.

What is is a a Resume?

How much ch ti time wil ill l an an employer sp spend on

• n you
• ur resume?

Less than 30 Seconds

• 1. Name to be Centered at the top of

the page, include your phone number and a professional email address ( preferably Gmail) - Use 2 names, a professional email address, one mobile number & your LinkedIn URL

• 2. University, expected degree and

graduation date, include any awards or recognition received – Thesis should be listed in this section as well - You can also include work study programs in this section, scholarships given, or team membership

• 3. Action verbs, facts, quantify your

achievements include voluntary work, unpaid work, part time , Remove irrelevant info Use 11 point font if possible, try to have a one page CV

• 4. Include voluntary work, unpaid

work, Societies, memberships

• 5. Add relevant skills, mention

computer & language skills DO NOT ADD A REFERENCE SECTION IF YOU HAVE NO REFERENCES TO INCLUDE

How to create a a not

• ticeable Resume?

Include a catching headline

• focus on what you can
• ffer the employer, not on

what you want from a job. Focus on accomplishments using action verbs Use measurable results Customize your resume Make sure there are no grammar & formatting mistakes Keep it brief – Max is 2 pages if you are experienced – include a cover letter

What about your online brand?

Wh What t do do emp mplo loyers che heck?

• 1. The type of content that you post online
• 2. Discriminatory religion, gender or other types of comments
• 3. Candidate bad mouthed the previous employers or colleagues
• 4. Qualifications don’t match
• 5. Candidate lied about a previous employer or experience
• 6. Candidate has poor communication skills versus candidates who post too much!

According to a new CareerBuilder survey, 70 %

• f employers use social media to screen

candidates before hiring, which is up significantly from

How How to to use use Social l Media ia to to yo your advantage?

• 1. Clean your social media presence – Make sure your make your Facebook page is private
• 2. Create a LinkedIn account – Be active, share content and network
• 3. Use latest tools such as video resumes, online portfolios to boost your CV and your online brand
• 4. follow your target employer’s on social media – this will help you in always keeping yourself

updated with their latest news and job opportunities

• 5. Connect with professionals, build your network

Typ ypes of Resumes

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Types of

• f Resumes

Example le: : Chronolo logic ical Resume

Pros ros

 Easy to read  Highlights work stability  Popular & familiar  Works well if you have a solid history

Con Cons

X X Hard to identify skills X Highlights employment gap

VS. S.

Example le: : Fu Functional Resume

Pros ros

 Focus is on professional growth  Helps hide employment gaps  Useful for people with limited experience

Con

• ns

X X Recruiter might want to know the dates of employment X some recruiters and job borads don’t favor this type

VS. S.

Example le: : Combin inatio ion Resume

Pros ros

 Includes history & skills but doesn’t focus on history alone  Helps you highlight what makes you the best fit for the job, while still giving the employer all the information he or she wants.  Good If you wish to include voluntary work

Con Cons

X Repetitive if similar skills apply to different positions can be longer than other types

VS. S.

Other Typ ypes?

In Infographic ic Resume

In Infographic Res esume

 Infographic resumes include graphic design elements Unless it is specifically requested, consider it as a supplement (but always be sure to include your traditional,

• riginal version)

 If you’re familiar or experienced with graphic design, your best bet is to start out with a

• template. Even if you don’t have

access to design software such as Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator, sites like Canva, Easel.ly, and Visualize.me, can be great

• ptions

 An online portfolio is a great option for showcasing your talent, especially for those working in design or photography.  Your online portfolio will provide a terrific visual representation of your work. The URL of your portfolio can be linked from your LinkedIn profile, your other social media profiles, and can also be included on your traditional resume.

Online Portfolios

Lin LinkedIn Resume

Why Lin LinkedIn

 Using your LinkedIn profile as a resume is quick and easy, because LinkedIn does all the work for you. Fill in your LinkedIn profile as completely as possible and you'll have an

• nline resume that you can

download as a PDF, print and share via email.  Most employers have access to LinkedIn & will review your profile  Make sure your profile is polished & updated

Vid ideo Resumes

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ess a candidate's professional presentation and dem emea eanor (5 (52%)."

According to career publisher Vault Inc.'s annual employer survey

So So What is is a a Vid Video Resume?

Few Example les:

Video Resume Tips

Rehearse, write a script but make it natural! Watch your video resume! Tell them why you are the right person for the job, experiences, skills & passions Video is clear, audible and can be shared Be creative, but professional, dress professionally

Wri riting Cover Letters

• A way to introduce yourself and your CV.
• Your opportunity to say why you are the right person for the job.
• A chance to talk about your skills that relate to the job that are not in your CV.
• Must be written for each job for which you are applying, you should avoid generic cover letters

What is a Cover Letter?

Cover Letter Basics

Spe Specific & Targeted to to com

• mpany

Match you

• ur skil

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req equirements Not

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• ne

pa page Us Use e Acti ction Ver erbs Cl Clear, , straig ight to to the po poin int Di Discuss one

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poin int in n eac each pa paragraph

It is proper business etiquette (and shows attention to detail) to sign your

• letter. ... However, if you are sending

an email cover letter and resume, a signature isn't necessary. Don’t forget to ask for the interview—but keep it brief!

Full Address, all names spelled

• ut, No abbreviations!

Include the date.

Sample Cover Letter

How to Ace My y In Interview?

• You have an average of 45 minutes to pitch of “You”
• Your chance to understand more about the company’s culture and nature of work
• You will need to determine if you really wish to pursue this role or not!

What is is a a Job Job In Interv rview? Im Important notes

• Interviews are decisive
• Confident and assertive behavior are valued
• Employers look for passion & proactivity
• The interviewer’s perception of your personality is critical

Types of

• f In

Interv rviews

Phon Phone Pan anel On One-on

• n-One

Vi Video On On- Sit Site In Interv rview

How to prepare for

• r an

an In Interview?

 Research yourself – determine your skills set  Research the com

• mpany

y – align your strengths & skills  Determine loc

• catio

tion of interview – or prepare for a phone interview  Find out the names and job

• b ti

title tles of interviewers (google them

• r check out LinkedIn profiles)

 Prepare your attire  Professional vs. business-casual (know the org

• rganiz

izatio ion cultu ture)  Make sure you your r re resume is ready for further inspection  Develop 5 stories that show evidence of your most marketable and relevant skil kills ls/com

• mpetencie

ies  Develop list of re references to leave with interviewer, if asked  Talk with personal contacts and alumni—available through AUB B Care Career Servic Services- Student Affairs http://www.aub.edu.lb/sao/cps/Pages/index.aspx about the nature of their work and the organization.

Practice! Practice!! Practice!!!

Typic ical l In Interv rvie iew Format

Introduction of Interviewer Your Introduction

Interviewer questions

Closure

St Standard/Traditional Qu Questions

Targeting your education, work experiences, and career goals

• Tell me about yourself? – Presentation skills
• What is your greatest strength? Weakness? – Be

specific in your weakness ex: Although I am very good

in using PowerPoint however I am not good in designing the slides.

• Why did you choose to interview with us? -

motivation

• What did you like most about your last job?

Least?

• What are your short and long term career goals?

Com Competency Base Based Questi tions

These focus on your actions and/or behaviors in a previous setting. Past behavior provides clues to future behavior

• Describe a time you had to make a difficult

decision?

• Tell me about a time you worked under a

deadline?

• Tell me about a time you had to break the rules

to achieve results?

• Think about a time you made a mistake. What

did you learn from it?

Types of

• f In

Interv rvie iew Questions

How to an answer questio ions?

• 1. What practical experiences are opportunities that you can use to market

yourself to employers?

• 2. Internships
• 3. Previous work experience
• 4. Volunteering
• 5. courses
• 6. Research projects
• 7. Study Abroad
• 8. Personal projects

9. Others?

How to build my story?

Du Durin ing th the In Interv rview

• Show passion and enthusiasm
• Be alert, friendly, and courteous
• Maintain good eye contact
• Be positive about yourself
• Be confident
• Act natural and be yourself
• Use specific examples or stories to illustrate your skills
• Sell yourself and your strengths
• Remember an interview is a formal conversation--avoid filler words like “Um”,

“Ah”, & “You know”.

• Avoid indecisive phrases like: “I think,” “I guess,” “probably,” or “pretty good”.

You

• ur tu

turn to as ask questio ions

Do yo you have any questions?

‘You mentioned that the job involved such and such a task. Could you tell me a bit more about what that entails’ ‘What sort of training will I receive?’ I notice that the organization has just signed a contract to work with such and such a client. Is this something I would be likely to get involved with?’ ‘What is the biggest challenge facing this department right now?’

Dress Code

• Relax, but learn from the experience-reflect on your performance and learn

from mistakes to apply to next interview experience

• Send a Thank You note – E-mail is acceptable – Written note stands out!
• Stay in pursuit - follow up with the recruiter
• Be patient
• Don’t give up!

After the Interview

Bri rief Overview Assessment Centers

An Assessment Center is an event where a group of participants take part in a series of activities & exercises by the assessor to determine if they fit the job role. Candidates performance is measured against predetermined competencies. One of the most reliable methods of assessing candidates. Interviews, or any

• ther method, taken alone, may be as low

as 15% accurate. However, when scores from a number of different selection exercises are combined, assessment centers accuracy can rise to over 60%. Used by top employers worldwide

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