how to prepare cv and job interview

ICMA Pakistan Karachi, June 20 2011

Preparing CV and Job Interview

Shiraz Ahmed | Faculty | Facilitator | Coach

This workshop has 2 sessions

1. Personality image

2. Applying for job and interview

• First Name

• Company name

• One strength

• One weakness

Introductions

Your Personality Image

It takes 30 seconds to make an impact.

Career isn’t only about doing a job but it is: a. Exposure with people b. Networking c. Credibility d. Visibility

Personality Image

what you do, 10%

how you do it, 30%how visible you

are, 60%

Applying for Job

Consider 3 things: 1. Know yourself 2. Set your goals 3. Prepare a powerful CV

1. Know yourself

• Personality and attitudes

• Skills and achievements

• Strengths

• Interest

2. Set Your Goals

• What do I want?

• Your challenge / dream

• Your job interest

• Don’t apply for every job

• Find a match between your skills and job requirement

3. Prepare powerful CV

Remember 6 points!

a. Visual signpost – your name with address and contact

b. Your headline / USP – your instant picture, what you have to offer!

c. Key skills – what are you good at

3. Prepare powerful CV

Remember 6 points!

d. Career history with achievements – honors, awards, internships e. Education / qualification / trainings or certifications f. Personal details and interest – date of birth, areas of interest

Don’ts of CV Title – except name

Salary – no need to mention unless asked

Reason for leaving

Photographs

Personal – height, weight, political / religious affiliations

References

Gimmicks – don’t use color paper

Humor – avoid jokes

Job Interview

1. Prepare

• Read Job description / specification

• Organization information

• Selection process

2. Making Entrance

• Smile

• Making eye contact with interviewer

• Shaking hand

3. Body Language

• Set hands free • Cross legs • Avoid refreshments

4. Sell Yourself

• Prepare examples and stories

• Challenge – what you do - result

5. Questions from interviewer

• What are your strengths?

• What weaknesses do you have?

• Why do you want this job?

• What is your future plan?

6. Questions you should ask?

• Learning and growing opportunities • Taking own or new initiative

6. Exit

• Smile • Thanks!

Reflections & Actions

Take few minutes for reflection….

What did you learn?

Actions you are going to take….

How you will apply this learning in daily life?

Shiraz Ahmed E: shiraz.wasif@gmail.com fb: shiraz.wasif in: shirazwasif

Thank You