1、Part 1,May I have your name please?,1. CV and resum Seeking work: your cover letter Social media: professional networking,Each topics schedule for today: Introduction 1-1 conversation/discussion on topic Teachers feedback Summary,CV and resum,CV (Curriculum Vitae) ResumThe primary differences betwee
2、n a resume and a curriculum vitae (CV) are the length what is included what each is used forA resume is a one or two page summary of your skills, experience and educationA curriculum vitae is a longer (at least two page) and more detailed synopsis.,What should be included in your CV / Resum,1,2,2,3,
3、4,5,6,7,DISCUSSIONDescribe your CV. What will you include in your resum?What makes a good resum?What do you think a good resum should look like?,Purpose -what have you done? -where you have done it? -when did you do it?Information -Personal contact details -Professional objective -Career summary -Ca
4、reer history -Personal history -RefereesPresentation -Easy to read -Use accomplished, created, enhanced, launched, negotiated etc. -Use statistics -Dont rely on spelling/grammar check,What is good? What will you omit? What can be improved?,What is good? What will you omit? What can be improved?,What
5、 is good? What will you omit? What can be improved?,What is good? What will you omit? What can be improved?,Do insert keywords into your resume that are used in the job advertisement.Do use action words and quantify results.Dont provide so much information that your resume becomes irrelevant to the
6、job.Do hit the high points.Dont rely on the spelling and grammar check!Do tell the truth.,Seeking work: Your cover letter,DISCUSSIONWhats your process of finding a job?What do you use that is most effective?What will you avoid?,Your Cover Letter/and your phone callWhat is your career objective? Expe
7、rience in executive-level administrative support and customer relations.Experienced writer and editor of journals, newsletters, books, speeches, marketing materials, press releases, and book and DVD reviews.Experience in _ I have experience in _How much relevant experience do you have? Dedicated adm
8、inistrative support professional with 10+ years providing outstanding support to senior executives.Over 15 years of business and sales management experience.I have over_ years experience. I provided service to_. I worked for _ (company) in _.,Your Cover Letter/and your phone callWhat are the qualifi
9、cations for the job and how do you measure up? Familiar with MS Word, Excel, InDesign, and Internet applications; able to learn new programs.Skilled in research, analyzing data, writing, and editing.I : have knowledge in _ have experience in_ Am familiar with _, been using this for_. Am skilled in _
10、.What is an overall career achievement that shows youd be good at this job? 6 years as the Health Care Administrator of a major hospital system, ranked 4th in the country by U.S. News & World Report.I have _ years experience at _,Your Cover Letter/and your phone callWhat personal attributes do you h
11、ave that your next employer will value? Detail-oriented, accurate, and dependableAn active listener with strong interpersonal skills. Strive to understand client needs and provide exceptional results.Need to be career/profession oriented!,Social media: Professional networking,The Privacy Issue,Googl
12、e or Baidu (Do a search of you),Facebook & Similar sites (review privacy settings),Have an online profile on LinkedIN and Ushi,Have a Blog,Get on LinkedIN (social media and networking),DISCUSSIONDo you have an online social/professional footprint?How do YOU use professional networking websites to yo
13、ur advantage?What will you avoid doing?,Get on LinkedIN (social media and networking),Get on LinkedIN (social media and networking),Do review and adjust your social media privacy settings whilst job hunting. Do try to clean up anything thats potentially embarrassing or inappropriate. Do use professional networking sites such as LinkedIn to create a professional online profile. Do post a decent profile picture. Dont include a link on your resume to sites or blogs which include inappropriate/ personal content.,Thank you for appreciation,