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source: (Adapted from Leslie Drumm ± Staffordshire University
Prepared by: MOH First Prepared on: 19-10-07 Quality checked by: RHRCopyright 2007 Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology
Applied Research Methods &
Professional DevelopmentCE52501-2
Career Planning & CVs
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CE52501-2 Applied Research Methods & Professional Development Title Slide 2 (of 3)
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this session you should be
able to:
Be aware of SFIA Be able to write a successful c.v.
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S.F.I.A. (Skills Framework for the
Information Age) ± e-skills UK
What is it?
± Common reference model for identification of skills needed to develop effective information
systems using Information CommunicationTechnologies
It has links to BCS Industry StructureModel 3, IEEE and IMIS also had input
Useful for industry for skills audits,planning skills requirements, standardising job titles and functions, resource
allocation, etc.
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BCS Industry Structure Model 3.2
Work functions are grouped together eg ± Management Group has:
Education and training management
Information Resource Management
IS Co-ordination
IS Management
Programme Management
Project Management
Service Delivery Management
Systems Development Management
Telecommunications Management
There are 9 groups identified
Each function has levels/roles assigned (between 0 -8)appropriate to the function, indicating competence.There are over 300 levels/roles
Each level/role is defined with background, tasks,knowledge and skills, training requirements, professional
development activities, qualifications
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Career Planning
Skills (including evidence)
Areas for development (and how you
might build on them) Preferred work activities
Temperament
Values Practicalities
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Self Review
Arranging social events Mediating between people
Calculating numerical data Motivating others
Checking for accuracy Organising people and work
Classifying records Persuading others
Coaching individuals Planning events
Constructing buildings Preparing charts or diagrams
Co-ordinating events Raising funds
Corresponding with customers Recording data
Delegating responsibility Reviewing
Dispensing information Running meetings
Drafting reports Selling products
Editing documents Speaking in public
Handling complaints Supervising staff
Inspecting Teaching staff
Interpreting data PLUS MANY OTHERS RELEVANT
TO YOU AND THE JOB SOUGHT
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Top 12 qualities employers are
seeking
Willingness to learn Commitment
Dependability/reliability Self-motivation
Team work Communication skills (oral)
Co-operation Communication skills
(written)
Drive/energy Self-management
Desire to achieve/motivation Problem solving ability
Employer satisfaction summary (Harvey and
Green, University of Central England)
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IMI
Core skills required:
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to apply technical or academic knowledge topractical situations
Awareness of the commercial implications of their knowledge
Three most common reasons for rejecting applications:
Poorly presented and illegible content Leaving key sections of the application form blank
Applying without correct degree subject
Written application impresses with:
Care and attention in filling in applications Demonstratin a commercial awareness
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Kingfisher
Core skills required:
Self motivation and self management
Team working and team leadership
Interpersonal skills
Most common reasons for rejecting
applications:
Lack of impact Lack of drive or ambition
Written application impresses with:
Strong and effective written application
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Completing the application form
If a completed application form is required fully complete the form ±don¶t cross out sections saying ³see CV´
Make several copies of the form before starting to complete
Follow all instructions ±use block capitals and black ink if required Ask why do they need this information
Include evidence from all aspects of your life: academic; vacation or part time work; societies; community work
Cigarettes, coffee and booze and correcting fluid all leave traces soavoid these and other distractions
Education and employment details should all be in reversechronological order
Avoid too much low level detail under education unless requested or it improves your prospects
Allow enough time to check and recheck the content
Use power words and key action phrases
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Power words and key action
phrases
More than.. years extensive and
diverse experience
Extensive and involved
practical/academic background
in
Provided technical assistance to Worked closely with
Expertise and demonstrated
skills in..
Constant interaction with
Experienced in all
aspects/phases/facets of
Promoted to/Succeeded at
Extensive training/involvement in Proven track record in
Proficient/competent at Experience involved/included
In charge of Assigned to
Established/formulated Initiated/implemented
Managed
Instrumental in
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How to write your own C.V,
You must write the CV that¶s appropriate for you and for the job applied for
The first step is to be clear about what you want to put across
What experience, skills and qualities do you have which youfeel or know are required for the job applied for?
You need to produce your CV with the content, style andlayout that best represents you and does so with impact.
You should aim to produce a CV of professional quality and isaround two pages long
It shouldn¶t make claims that you can¶t justify at interview
If you have lots of qualifications and experience you may wantto produce a ³master´ CV which you then tailor for a particular application.
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CV content
Title and Personal details ± Choose a layout to occupy minimum space
± Title, full name, nationality?, address, contact details, date of birth?,marital status?, dependents?, registered disabled?
Education and qualifications ± Reverse chronological order
± Beware of going into to much detail
Work experience or vacation work experience ± Opportunity to add value
± Responsibilities, skills, achievements
Extra curricula activities
± Hobbies, clubs, interests ± Positions of responsibility
Skills ± Foreign languages, computing skills, first aid, etc
References ± Usually 2 (academic and work)
Career objective
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Targeting your cv
Most job adverts are looking for
a person with specific qualities
and skills ± make sure you
target your cv to show you
have those qualities and skills.
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Presentation
First impressions count ± impact can be more
important than content
Avoid grammatical errors, slang words, typing
errors, spelling mistakes
Clear, consistent layout, uncluttered design, no
more than 2 fonts, 10 or 12 font
Quality paper Give it impact (but match organisation¶s culture)
Ask other peoples opinion of your cv
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CE52501-2 Applied Research Methods & Professional Development Title Slide 3 (of 3)
Thank you for your attention
Q & A