Effective advice for creating a winning resume and Interview Skill - 世新大學 -

2007/11/18

Effective advice for creating a winning resume

and Interview Skill- 世新大學 -

Elaine Yang

Director, Adecco Taiwan

• 楊宜倫 Elaine Yang• Midland College / South Carolina • 協理； 18 年• 藝珂 Adecco Taiwan • 13 個專業部門分布於台北• 新竹、台中、南科及高雄• 員工數 : 約 90 人• 客戶超過 300 家 ; 4,500 派遣人員• 2008 年台灣營業額約 25 億台幣• 全方位人力資源服務• www.adecco.com.tw

• 瑞士商，總公司位於蘇黎世• 蘇黎士及巴黎上市 • 2009 年為富比士全球前 500 大企業• 全球約 5,800 分公司分布在 60 主要區域• 全球總員工數 29,000 人• 客戶超過 145,000 家• 每日平均約 500,000 派遣人員 • 2008 年全球總營業額 200 億歐元• 全球最大的人力資源服務公司• www.adecco.com

Adecco Presentation to 世新Slide 3

Searching for a job can be a complicated process…

The 10 Milestones – Beginning A Job Search

Assess Opportunity

Assess Opportunity

Implement Search

Implement Search

Manage Transition Manage

Transition

1. Survey Your Professional Environment

2. Determine Your Professional Objective

3. Create Your Communications Strategy and Resume

4. Define Your Target Market

5. Gather Marketplace Information

6. Get Your Message Out

7. Talk with Hiring Managers

8. Consider Other Methods of Search

9. Interview, Cultivate Offers and Negotiate

10. Transition into a New Position

The Importance of a Resume

Representative Impressed potential employer

Objective Chance for getting interview

1/150 chance for 1st interview

15 -30 sec per CV read

A professional resume can’t guarantee a good job, A clumsy resume not even get you a chance for the interview

Adecco Presentation to iMBA

Slide 6

Resume writing tips


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Resume writing tips

• Presentation is half the battle –

• You need to decide on a format and length for your resume.

• Arranging all your information in a reader-friendly manner.

• Proofread carefully – no spelling and/or grammar errors.


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• Chronological vs. functional –

The two main resume styles are:

• By date – starting with the most recent position; for anyone with experience in one field and look for a job in that same field.

• By key points – focusing on your abilities; for people new to the workforce and anyone changing careers.

Resume writing tips


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• How long is too long ?

There is no definite answer. It should be based on your experience and the type of job you’re seeking.

• Sometimes, less is more.

Typically, anyone new to the job market or transitioning between career fields should stick to a one-page resume.

• Other times, a little extra is OK.

Anyone with10+ years of experience related to the job they are seeking, or anyone from academic/technical/engineering skills, should have a two-page resume.

Resume writing tips


• How long is too long ?

• An addendum can be used after page two –

Regardless of the style and length of your resume, there are a few things to keep in mind:

• Keep it concise - only the key information to the applying job.• Simplicity is best – use bullet points, bold font, avoid italics.• Don’t bury the “lead” – list the key info first and on top.• Be honest.

Resume writing tips


• What’s your objective ?

• Play up your potential value.

• Clarity is critical.

• Stay on target.

• Work your words.

Resume writing tips

What’s your objective ?

• Example:

Position teaching science and/or math at the secondary school level.

Position within a financial institution requiring strong analytical and organizational skills.

The profile is an alternative to an objective statement.

It gives you the opportunity to present your strengths at the very beginning of the resume.


• Content is key –

• Don’t forget to add your contact information

• Educational background

• Quantify your results

• Know the numbers

• Professionalism is key

Resume writing tips

Tips for fresh graduate student

• If you are a student, recent college graduate or have limited paid work

experience, but have been involved in volunteer, internship, practicum

or student teaching work experiences, be sure to point this out to the

employer.

This is what your skills are and what you can do on the job.

Be sure to include all significant work experience in reverse chronological order.


• Watch your words –

• Weak words

• Avoid the negative

• Back to basics

Resume writing tips

Resume writing tips

• POWER Words

• Employer today want to know concrete thing about you, and what you can produce.

• by beginning sentences with Action or Power Words, you are showing employers you are capable of tactical strategic thinking and have proven results.

Resume writing tips

• POWER Words

• Accomplished Achieved Approved Conducted

• Completed Created Delegated Developed

• Earned Expanded Faciliated Found

• Generated Implemented Increased Initiated

• Launched Led Maintained Programmed

• Provided Revised Scheduled Simplified

• Set up Solved Streamlined Supportes

• Taught Translated Won Wrote


You only get one chance to make a first impression; make it count.

• Know your audience.

• Keep it simple.

• Open big.

• Take control.

• It’s not personal; it’s business.

Resume writing tips

履歷表範例 – Resume Sample

• Personal Particulars

• Education

• Skills/ Languages

• Other Training – Extra Curricular Activities

• Highlights

• Career Background

• Compensation

• Availability

• Reference

Company: Applied Position: PERSONAL PARTICULARS Name

NRIC Number S1234567F

Date of birth 01/01/19XX

Address Block 100, Queensway Road, #01-1211, Singapore 140100

Contact Number 098765432 (mobile), 64792291 (home)

Email [email protected]

EDUCATION

Year of Completion Institution Qualification Attained/ Major

1991 to 1993 Taiwan National University MBA

1987 to 1991 Taiwan National University Bachelor/ Business Management

SKILLS/LANGUAGE Tips: These could be software and language skills, or any other skills that are relevant to the job that you are applying for, e.g. project management, public speaking or writing skills. OTHER TRAINING – EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Tips: These could be software and language skills, or any other skills that are relevant to the job that you are applying for, e.g. project management, public speaking or writing skills. HIGHTLIGHTS I have close to 10 years of sales experience mostly in the pharmaceutical industry. SUITABILITY AREA FOR IMPROVEMENT

CAREER BACKGROUND

Company Name XXX Co., Ltd.

Company Profile XXX is one of the leading consumer healthcare

companies in the world…

Position/ Department/ Division Sales Manager, XXX Division

Job Scope Responsible for north Taiwan, including Taipei,

Taoyuan and Hsinchu

Period of Service June 2003 – Present

Report to Sales & Marketing Director

No. of Subordinates 8 Sales Representatives

CountryManager

Sales &MarketingDirector

MarketingManager

HR & Adm.Finance &Accounting

SalesManager

Sales Rep.

Major Responsibilities:

Tips: 列出工作職責, Tips: List your key deliverables on the job. Remember to use verbs or ‘action’

words, e.g. “initiated”, “implemented”, “supervised”, “managed”.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

XXX


XXX


XXX

Key Accomplishments:

Tips: Highlight your most notable achievements. Where appropriate, quantify them, e.g. achieved

a 20% increase in sales within the first year of service.


XXX


XXX


XXX


• Have the last word - don’t lose a lead over loose ends…

• Wait a week.

• Try email.

• Give them a call.

Resume writing tips


• Don’t lose a lead over loose ends –

• Give a call –

• Always contact your recruiter first.

• Introduce yourself with the same name as on your

resume.

• If you get voicemail, try again later.

• Remember, there is no need to call constantly.

Keep the calls short, sweet and to a minimum.

Resume writing tips


Interview Preparation


• What to do – before the interview

Do your homework – on the company

Do your homework – on the position

Do your homework – on yourself



• What to do – at the interview

Arrive early

Write neatly and completely

Be enthusiastic about the position / company

Be proactive attitude

Answer questions clearly / directly / honestly

Do not make negative remarks about previous employers.

Tell your possible employers what you are going to do for

them, NOT what they can do for you.

Make sure your answers match your career objectives.



• What to do – after the interview

Send the follow-up letter as soon as possible



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• What to avoid

Late for the interview Poor personal appearance Lack of manners or confidence Intolerant or high-pressure type Inability to express oneself clearly Lack of planning for career, no purpose or goals Lack of interest and enthusiasm Overaggressive, “know-it-all” attitude Overemphasis on money Merely shopping around


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