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Navigating the Professional World: CV, Interview, Application Tips

This guide provides essential tips and strategies for preparing your CV, application, and interview process effectively. Learn how to present yourself professionally and maximize your chances of success in the job market. From crafting a standout CV to acing the interview, this resource covers everything you need to know to make a lasting impression on potential employers. Stay ahead of the competition with expert advice and practical insights.

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Navigating the Professional World: CV, Interview, Application Tips

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  1. Getting out into the Open World… …be better prepared for Hobson’s Choice

  2. Who am I? • What do I want? • What do people want from me? • What should I be telling people?

  3. Who am I? • My CV • What do I want? • My Application • What do people want from me? • Interview • What should I be telling people? • Presentation

  4. Who am I? • My CV • What do I want? • My Application • What do people want from me? • Interview • What should I be telling people? • Presentation

  5. My CV • Static • Omnibus collection of one’s research publications and presentations • An official calling card at professional meetings, conferences and conventions • A document left with recruiters and/or interested persons • Dynamic • Created on the fly • Tailored to the job requirements and/or position • Specific components stressed/dropped on to meet requirements • … UPDATE ON A REGULAR BASIS

  6. My CV • Not recommended • Age • Ethnic Identity • Political Affiliation • Religion • Hobbies • Place of birth • Photo • Physical Statistics

  7. My CV • Must do • Keep It SimpleStupid • Easy to read, short and attractive • If they didn’t hear it, you didn’t say it • MUST BE AS GOOD AS YOU MAKE IT

  8. My CV • Home work prior to any attempt… • Read about the prospective employer • Magazines, papers etc • The web • Friends/college-mates • Include • Personal details, education, work experience, interests, skills, references • Restrict length to 1-2 pages • Style based on chronology/skills • MUST BE AS GOOD AS YOU MAKE IT

  9. My CV • Mistakes that I am liable to commit! • Spelling mistakes • Use of unwanted jargon • Irrelevant qualifications • Employment details • Hobbies • A CV too long! • Unnecessary information (why change of jobs?) • SPELLCHECK & VERIFY ALL DETAILS

  10. My CV • The Waterloo of a CV • Critical information appearing much later in the sequence… (The impact must be made within 30 seconds of commencing to read the CV) • A CV a bit too long! • Overload or scarcity of relevant information • Spelling/grammatical errors • Incorrect personal information • 85% OF CVs ARE REJECTED BECAUSE • OF INCORRECT/ INCOMPLETE DETAILS

  11. My APPLICATION • Home work prior to any attempt… • Read the Application blank • Plan the contents/entries • Collect all necessary enclosures, have them copied (and attested if needed) • Have a recent photograph (get a new one taken if the earlier one is a bit too old!) • Fill in a “dummy” form • Verify the entries and contents • The actual act…. • Fill in the original form and sign, attach all enclosures, put in a large envelope, seal and hand over personally (or send by registered post) • MUST BE AS GOOD AS YOU MAKE IT

  12. My INTERVIEW Employer Uses it as an opportunity to know more about the candidate ( besides the resume/CV) Candidate Uses it as an opportunity to know more about the company (its culture, values, future plans and career growth)

  13. My INTERVIEW • Home work prior to the interview… • What aspects of your career are really exciting for you? • What aspects of your career do you really feel worried about discussing? • Can you formulate answers to these questions in advance? • How can you use the interview the know more of the prospective employer? • MUST BE AS GOOD AS YOU PREPARE FOR IT

  14. My INTERVIEW • The Achilles’ Heel • What if I don’t know the answer that relates to the job applied for? • What if the questions are meant to expose my weaknesses? • What if the interviewer does not know why he is asking a question? • How does my experience & management skill fit in with the needs? • How are my opinions about industry/professional trends? • What are my reasons for leaving the current job? • What are my salary expectations? • How do I see my growth in the profession/company? • Are there any issues with my personality and relationship skills? • ANTICIPATE AND PREPARE FOR IT…

  15. My INTERVIEW …NEVER LIE

  16. My INTERVIEW…Facing it…in FOUR steps Demeanour & Interactions Answering Questions Entry, Seating & Exit Presenting oneself and documents

  17. My INTERVIEW…Facing it…STEP 1 • Formal Dress • All docs in order…in a folder • Copy of application/CV (as submitted) along with the very enclosures (submitted with original application/CV • Models, demos, simulations (in working order) • SOFTWARE OFTEN FAIL TO WORK… • …AT THE INTERVIEW LOCATION! Presenting oneself and documents

  18. My INTERVIEW…Facing it…STEP 2 • Knock • Greet • Sit down…only when asked to • Lift chair…don’t pull! • Face the panel • Documents on lap…not the table! • Bend forward…while answering • Face the interviewer…while answering • At the end…thank and leave • Step back, turn and walk away Entry, Seating & Exit

  19. My INTERVIEW…Facing it…STEP 3 • Listen to the question, Comprehend and then Answer • In case of a problem, ask for a repetition • Show confidence • Be short and brief in your replies • Reply clearly and loudly • Avoid humour and/or satire Answering Questions

  20. My INTERVIEW…Facing it…STEP 4 • Look at the Interviewer • Provide authentic information • Avoid fiddling and/or taking things from the table • Have a loud and clear voice • Reply in simple sentences • Make in reply specific…no add-ons please! • If complimented, say THANKS…if rejected, say SORRY Demeanour & Interactions

  21. My INTERVIEW…Facing it…STEP 4 (contd.) • Avoid mannerisms/repetitions • Avoid errors/contradictions • Handshake only if the interviewer puts his hand forward • Avoid insulting comments/remarks • Give evidence for only that can be proved! • Request questions in your area of choice • If the suggested topic is OK with you…please be prepared to answer all questions Demeanour & Interactions

  22. My INTERVIEW…Some Common Questions! • Tell us about yourself • What made you interested in us? • Why should we take you instead of the others? • What are your major weaknesses? • Why did you leave your earlier job? • Are you overqualified for the job? • Where do you see yourself in the next five years? • What are your salary expectations?

  23. My PRESENTATION • About myself • About my experience • About my expertise • About my products/developments • About my compatibility with the employer

  24. PRESENTATION SKILLS

  25. Presentation Scenarios TYPE AUDIENCE STYLE PROFILE Work Review Boss, Chief, Team Format Marketing Decision-makers, Features, Benefits, Presentation Users Costs Technical Knowledgeable, Aids, Questions & Presentation Motivated Answers Reading a Learned, Focussed Results, Support Paper (may have a copy of Material the paper)

  26. What goes Wrong? • Dull Delivery • Bad Preparation • Time Management • Irrelevant Examples • Improper Use of Aids • Lack of concern • No Motivation

  27. On the Improvement Path EXCELLENT V. GOOD GOOD Rating Time/Stage 3 yrs ~ 8 yrs.

  28. Improvement Path Good Planning Practice Preparation Presentation

  29. Planning Practice Preparation Improvement Path Good • Audience Profile • The Environment • The Support Material • “Me”

  30. Planning Practice Preparation Improvement Path Good • Me : SWOT Analysis • Strengths • Weaknesses • Opportunities • Threats

  31. Improvement Path Good • An Ideal Speaker • Communication Barriers • Generalities • Tricks • Skeptical Audiences • Lesser the Better

  32. Improvement Path Good • An Ideal Speaker • Effortless • Confident • Good Eye Contact • Enthusiastic • Knowledgeable • Nice • Audible • Neat Visuals

  33. Improvement Path Good • Communication Barriers • Daydreaming • Debating • Detouring • Private Planning

  34. Improvement Path Good • Generalities • Use Conversational Tone • Use Good Visuals • Use Pointers • Address Individuals • Read Audience • Effectively handle Questions • The Secret!

  35. Improvement Path Very Good • An Ideal Speaker • Communication Barriers • Generalities • Tricks • Skeptical Audiences • Lesser the Better

  36. Improvement Path Very Good • Tricks of the Trade • Arouse Curiosity • Raise a Query • Reveal Shocking Facts • Start with a Casual Opening • Establish Common Ground • Include Humour • Intersperse Quotations

  37. Improvement Path Excellent • An Ideal Speaker • Communication Barriers • Generalities • Tricks • Skeptical Audiences • Lesser the Better

  38. Improvement Path Excellent • Skeptical Audiences • Limit Objectives • Include Objective Information • Establish Common Ground • Opinions

  39. Improvement Path Excellent • Lesser the Better • Repeated/Rhetorical Phrases • Threats • Fiddling • Showing one’s Back to Audience • Speaking in Bursts • Speaking Fast • Singing

  40. Sustaining Excellence • Observe other Speakers • Record & Replay your Talk • Things to Avoid • Expressions • Equipment • Gestures

  41. OPEN HOUSE

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