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Human Resources Perspective on your Job Search. PBG Overview “The Rules” Cover Letters What Recruiters Look For Useful Job Search Ideas Interview Basics Interview Don’ts Final Thoughts Questions. The Rules. One Page Education First Quantify Results Use “Action” Verbs - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Human Resources Perspective on your Job Search
•PBG Overview •“The Rules”•Cover Letters•What Recruiters Look For•Useful Job Search Ideas•Interview Basics•Interview Don’ts•Final Thoughts•Questions
The Rules• One Page• Education First• Quantify Results• Use “Action” Verbs• Do not Use I or me or third person• No Paragraphs; Bullets Best• Proofread then Proofread again• Keep Resume Updated• PDF Preferred Format
Your resume represents you before you walk through the door!
Cover Letters Prioritize resume and networking
Should be specific to employer (no mistakes)
Help to apply for a job and create some interest
Briefly talk about interest and qualifications
Usually 3-4 Paragraphs: First – State why you are
writing; identify position of interest
Second: Outline strongest skill set/qualifications for position
Third (Optional): Personal interest in position; why should you be a candidate
Fourth: Conclusion, request of interview, and contact information
What Recruiters Look For•60 second or less review •Clear and concise objective •Include impressive GPA & Grad date•Also look for the well rounded candidates
• Previous experience• Activities• Leadership Roles• Special Interests
•Multiple Languages*•Achievements (Dean’s List, Awards, Honors)•Computer Skills•Mistake Free
Useful Job Search Ideas• Linked In
– Active Seekers:• Job Alerts• Add specific skills (Ex: IRI Nielsen, consumer insights)• Best in Class Headline, Branding Message
– Passive Seekers:• Keep your profile up to date• Copy and Paste Resume
– All:• Picture• Networking (Likes, messages, etc.)• Expand resume with professional interests/affiliations
• Career Fairs– Ex: Marketing: Ad Age, AMA, Association of National Advertisers– Diversity Fairs
• Monster/Career Builder• Leverage your Network
– Organizations/Affiliations• Know your “Buzz”
Interview Tips
Interview Basics
• Bring your Resume
• Dress to Impress
• Have prepared questions about the organization
• Research the organization
• Make frequent eye contact
Interview Basics cont.
• Plan what you are going to say (i.e. strengths, leadership, etc.)
• Highlight- What can you bring to the organization…
• Use examples of how your skills and abilities would fit the job
• Follow-up with the interviewer within 2 or 3 days
Interview “Don’ts”
• Application/Resume Incomplete or Grammatical Errors
• Overly Aggressive
• Lack of interest in the organization
• Responding Vaguely to Questions
• Lack of Maturity
• Arriving Late to the Interview (No Excuse)
Final Thoughts
• Be patient, Job search takes time and effort!• Figure out which works best for you• Resumes help you to obtain an interview; not a job• Referrals help, but they aren’t everything• Network, Network, Network• Preparation is key for each interview
Good Luck!
QUESTIONS!
Appendix
Resume Styles
Functional
Focus on skills rather than lengthy employment history
variety of unrelated work experiences
Career Change
Entering the job market
Emphasizes skills gained through coursework and or volunteer experiences
Resume StylesChronological
Works Best if:
Impressive employers in most recent jobs or internships
Progressive and consistent internships co-ops
Staying in the same career or field of work
Job history shows progress
Less Effective if:
Changing job interest Changed employers frequently Large gaps in employment history
Resume StylesCombination
Includes “Qualification Summary”
Brief work history in chronological order
Allows you to promote marketable skills
De-emphasizes employment history in jobs that are not as relevant
Minimizes gaps in employment
Usually works best for students and new graduates
Resume StylesScannable
No italics, underlining, shading, or other unusual enhancements
All capitals and bold okay, as long as letters do not touch each other
Arial and Tahoma the best at 10, 11, or 12 font size; Use one font throughout
No vertical or horizontal lines, graphs, or boxes
Use white paper; laser printer and send an original or high quality copy
If mailing, send cover letter and resume in a 9x12 envelope; do not fold or staple