Story of a Job Seeker
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Story of a Job Seeker
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Hi Mom!!!
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A B C…….
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SSSttttuuuudddd…..…….ddddyyiiiinnnggg
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OR
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Whatever you know is not sufficient, you are going to be tested for many more things, And that’s a BITTER TRUTH
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Aptitude Tests
Group Discussions
So many Interviews
Documents
Be Well Prepared for these
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WOT IJ A GLUP DICHKAJAN??
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It’s the stage of mass elimination so be better prepared for it
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Get Set GO!!!
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Doing this means telling them “throw me out”…..so
SPEAK OUT
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LISTEN UP others patiently, this will gain you good marks.
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Why the Hell do they conduct this GD????
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Communication
Behavior in Group
Open Mindedness
Listening Skills
Leadership and Decision Making Skills
Analysis Skills and Subject Knowledge
Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
Your Attitude and Confidence
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Keep eye contact while speaking
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Initiate the GD
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Allow others to speak
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Speak clearly
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Listen carefully to others
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Formal Dressing
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Other things to remember
• Make sure to bring the discussion on track
• Speak sensibly• Positive attitude• No need to go into much details
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How to prepare for GD?
• General Awareness
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Resume building What is resume Purpose of resume What resume tell an employer Resume layout Avoid resume layout Key resume categories Remaining resume unnoticed Education Resume do’s and don’ts Reminder next steps Example formats Website links for online Resume Building
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Why should it be good?
Your goal is to get an interviewA resume is a windowIt’s a brochure about youThe 8 second test Brevity and readability
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WHAT IS RESUME
It usually include information about your education,work experience,activites,awards and other special skills you might have.
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Purpose of a Resume
Used by employers as a screening tool.
Highlight relevant qualifications and accomplishments.
As your first contact with the employer, it must create a good first impression
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What a Resume Tells an EmployerType of opportunity you seekWho you areWhat you know What you have done
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RESUME LAYOUT
Be neat and error freeBe consistent in formatting for like
information:-- numbers and dates- uniform margins- align text and dates- grammatically parallel
Coordinate color paper for your resume, cover letter, envelopes
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What Categories do Employers Expect to See on a Resume?
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Key Resume Categories Personal contact information Career Objective (optional) Qualifications summary Education (degree, major, special training) Study abroad Relevant paid or unpaid work experience Other work experience Community service Professional affiliations Interests/hobbies (optional) References/portfolio
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Reasons for Resumes remaining unnoticed
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Reasons for Resumes remaining unnoticedcntd….
Explains job descriptions not accomplishmentsHard to understandCategories missingUnclear objectiveIrrelevant information
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AVOID FOLLOWING IN LAYOUT
Too many fonts, long paragraphsPersonal dataAbbreviations except StatesFull justification option for textToo many UPPERCASE LETTERS, underlining,
and italics Empty words – various, duties included
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Heading Examples
DO
DON’T
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EDUCATION
• Before work experience for recent graduates in reverse order
• Institution name, location • Dates (month/year/ date )• Include special training, relevant workshops • High school: Include high school only if lots of
relevant accomplishments or going back to your home town.
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Educational Accomplishments
Extra-curricular, athletic and leadership activities .
Club memberships and committee work. Number of hours worked to help finance your
education .Relevant academic projects, special training,
study-abroad.
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Resume Do’s
DO- Include core desired skills- Customize according to targeted industry, job
function and/or company culture- Quantify your accomplishments- Include Interests and Hobbies
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DONT’S
Don’t- Include information about health, marital
status, or willingness to relocate- Misrepresent work/abilities
-Avoid abbreviations -Never use pronouns such as: “I”, “me”, “my”,“our”- Use good quality printer for getting the print outs-No fancy fonts, binders,
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REMINDER for Next Steps
• Once you have completed your resume check off each required section against the lead Resume Assessment to make sure you have fulfilled all the criteria.
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Build your resume as an investment in your future
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RESUME FORMATS
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INTRODUCTION OF
COVER LETTER
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• Cover letter is a document sent with your resume to provide additional information.
• Each time you send out your resume , you need to write a cover letter.
• Effective cover letters explain the reasons for your interest in the specific organization.
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DO’S OF COVER LETTER
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• Address your letter to a named individual.
• Use simple language and uncomplicated sentence structure.
• keep your letter brief. Never, Never more than one page.
• End your letter by thanking the person reading it for his or her time.
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DON’Ts OF COVER LETTER
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• Don't ever send your resume without a cover letter.
• Don't waste your first paragraph by writing a boring introduction.
• Don't use such cliches .
• Don't tell employers what they can do for you; tell them what you can do for them.
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Being concise countsLengthy version Concise versionYou will please find enclosed… Enclosed is…I am in receipt of… I received…In reply, I wish to state… In reply, …I wish to assure you that… Please knowI will take steps to… I will…
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Thank You