class 9: Resume, searching job market, cover messages, and interviews Flashcards
how much time to scan the CV
6 seconds on average
24 seconds if you impressed them
30 seconds if you’re luckyyyy booyyy
how can linked in help students
receive job alerts
leveraging network
researching a company
getting recommendations
helping companies find you
used by 95% as recruiting tool
how did job seekers find their best job?
40% is networking
21% online social networking
20% online job board
19% classified advertisement
10% recruiter
7% career fair
7% college or uni connection
what does creating your own personal brand involve?
deciding what makes you special and desirable in the job market
functional resume
Works for people who frequently change jobs or new graduates with no related employment experience
Groups skills and accomplishments in special categories
Focuses on a candidate’s skills rather than on past employment
chronological resume
Less appropriate for people who change jobs frequently or who have employment gaps
Works well for those who have experience in the field of employment and who show steady career growth
Focuses on job history, with the most recent positions listed first
main heading in a resume
List your name, address, phone number, and your personal e-mail address
what should you include in education side of resume
name of school, dates, major fields of study and dgrees
GPA if asked or if its gyuuu
refer to courses only if relevant
what should a cover message have
opening that captures attention
A body that sells the candidate and focuses on employer’s needs
closing that request interview and action
how to gain attention in the opening of a cover message for a solicited job
refer to name of employee in company
refer to source of info precisely
refer to job title and how you have the necessary qualifications
how to gain attention in the opening of a cover message for a unsolicited job
demonstrate interest and knowledge of the reader’s business
show how your background will benefit company
