Rsum and Interview Preparation

2016
What Employers look for
Intelligence ,knowledge and aptitude
Ability to do the job
Self Management Skills
People Management skills
Questions to ask
1. What is the job/ designation/role I am applying for?
2. What are the skills required?
3. What qualifications are important to this job?
4. Why should they hire me?
Exercise:
What skills are the employers looking for here??
As an HR assistant, you'll be responsible for recruitment, training, employment law compliance,
employee benefits, handling grievances, disciplinary action and dismissals You'll be working
closely with line managers and individual employees. Initially you will be will be largely involved
with administration duties (updating personnel records, pay reviews, etc.).
Responsibilities
Handle recruitment drives,
Screening, selecting and on boarding
Coordinate Induction and training activities
Assist in pay reviews, grievance handling
Maintain and update employee database
Create training calendar and coordinate with vendors
The Skills required
Enjoy working with people
Be patient, tactful, diplomatic and approachable
Have good organising skills
Have problem solving skills
Be able to work as part of a team
Be able to work accurately, with good attention to detail
Be able to use databases, spreadsheets, word processing and accounts packages
Creating Winning
Resume/CVs
What is the purpose of a Resume/CV?

To get you an Interview!!

What is a Resume/CV
A sales letter that gets you to the interview
A resume (summary), or a CV, contains details about a persons educational qualifications, work
experience, professional achievements and other accomplishments.
A bio-data contains details such as ones date of birth, religion, gender, nationality, marital status,
hobbies, etc.

A resume or CV is prepared mainly for the purpose of applying for a job whereas a bio-data is
prepared for various other purposes.
Provides the doors to the interviewer
How to Write a Resume
When You're Just Out of College
1. List a career objective if youre clear on what 5. Scrutinize your extra-curricular activities and
you want to do or youre applying to a specific think about how they might relate to a real-
job. world job.
2. List your school, degree year, and any 6. Think about whether your coursework could
honors, including your grade point average if be considered work experience.
its high.
7. Use active verbs.
3. Consider listing additional coursework
outside your major. 8. Be specific in your descriptions and quantify
with numbers wherever possible.
4. Take a fresh look at what you may think are
menial jobs. 9. Try a brain dump of your work, schooling
and other experiences.
10. Consider an alternative format.

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The doors concept
The things that you put on the
Resume/CV are like doors waiting to
be opened.
Each door they open should
communicate your brilliance.
Never put a door that has nothing
inside.
The Resume/CV starts with the Job
Description
Window dress your Resume/CV to suit the job description
Has the CV been tailored to the job that you are applying for? Have you included important
information that the recruiter looks for?
Questions to ask

What is the job/ designation/role I am applying for?

What are the skills required?
What qualifications are important to this job?
Why should they hire me?
Before writing the Resume/CV
1. Strengths /Skills relevant to the job
2. Accomplishments at each work place
A good CV has the following sections
1. Name and contact details (address, email, 8. Areas of interest (related to the job applied
phone) for)
2. Objective 9. Strengths (communication, interpersonal,
leadership, computer, etc.)
3. Summary of profile
10. Interests and
4. Education and qualifications
11. Reference (include names of two referees,
5. Internships/work experience their designations and contact details: email
6. Achievements (academic and other) and phone number.)

7. Skills (mainly technical)

Formats
FORMAT I FORMAT II

Name Name
Objective - optional Objective
Contact Details phone number and email Education
Summary of profile Experience
Educational Qualifications Certifications
Work Experience Technical skills
Achievements Personal details DOB, community etc.
Certifications References
Personal details DOB, community etc. MS Word comes with set templates which can
References be used with ease
Many resources are available online e.g.
https://www.livecareer.com/resume-builder
Writing the objective
Have you stated your objective clearly? Objective here implies the
purpose of sending your CV. Your career objective could be different
from your application objective.
Examples
To obtain a Marketing Manager position that requires good relationship
building and organizational abilities
To obtain a position as Human resource Manager
Summary of Profile
Sample
MBA graduate with experience in channel sales of construction products. Excellent communicator with
good negotiations skills. Ability to speak English, Hindi and Tamil fluently. Good network of wholesalers
and dealer outlets.
How to write the Work Experience
Write Designation, Name of the Company, Duration
Use Bullet points
Use Action words like
Developed
Coordinated
Achieved
Assisted
Organized
Presented
Conducted
Analysed.etc
Understanding
Copywriting
techniques
Does it have a
pleasing and
professional
appearance and
thus catches the
recruiters eyes?
WHAT IS the purpose
of an INTERVIEW?
It is an effort by the employer to find the suitable candidate and for the candidate to find
the suitable employer.
Types of job interviews
One on one Interviews
Group Interviews
Telephone Interviews
Panel interviews
What % of employers hire potential
employees based on the following?

Appearance and impression 45%

Reliable and punctual 35%

Work experience ( depends on the job) 10%

Education/training 10%
Preparing for the
Interview
Preparing for Interviews
Know Yourself
Know the position you are applying for research the employer.
Know the company listing the position prepare a list of questions.
Success Principles
1. Principle of Centering
i. Understanding
ii. Aligning

2. Principle of Focus
i. Focusing on the NOW
ii. Letting go of the attachment to the outcome

3. Principle of Leverage
i. Non Resistance
ii. Leveraging
Steps to Interview success
Calm and centered
Bring your focus into the NOW-this is not the time to worry about the outcome
Get your doors ready
Be non defensive
Never ever let opposing punches make contact
Maintain focus
Gather support
Handling Fear
We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to
look fear in the face... we must do that which we think we cannot- Eleanor Roosevelt
The nature of Emotions
The more you repress the more powerful it
becomes
Handling nervousness and fear is crucial to
freeing up your thinking process and better
performance
Use the AAF method to reduce the intensity of
the emotion
Preparing for the Interview
1. Understand the job (Everything starts
with the job description)
2. Research the company

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Questions to ask
What is the job description?
What exact skills /experience are they looking for?
What is the company? What business are they in? What services/products do they offer? What
is their culture and history?
What do you have to offer to this organization?
What skills, abilities and experience specific to the job do you bring?
Preparing for the Interview
1. Understand the job (Everything starts
with the job description)
2. Research the company
3. Clean up their social media profile

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Preparing for the Interview
1. Understand the job (Everything starts
with the job description)
2. Research the company
3. Clean up their social media profile
4. Prepare a Resume/CV

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Preparing for the Interview
1. Understand the job (Everything starts
with the job description)
2. Research the company
3. Clean up their social media profile
4. Prepare a Resume/CV
5. Get clarity on your objectives

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Preparing for the Interview
1. Understand the job (Everything starts
with the job description)
2. Research the company
3. Prepare a Resume/CV
4. clean up their social media profile
5. Get clarity on your objectives
6. Dress well

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Grooming Checklist
Dress Shoes
Clean & Ironed Clean & Polished
Well fitting

Socks Makeup
Clean Not torn Light
Elastic not loose Complementing your face

Hair Jewellery
Clean & Dandruff free Delicate & minimum
Well combed

Nails Today did you

Clean Cut & Filed Bathe /shower
Polish - Men - NO Brush teeth
Women - Light & not chipped Shave (men)
polish Use deodorant
Preparing for the Interview
1. Understand the job (Everything starts
with the job description)
2. Research the company
3. Prepare a Resume/CV
4. clean up their social media profile
5. Get clarity on your objectives
6. Dress well
7. Arrive Early

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Weapons in your arsenal
Well drafted Resume/CV
Clarity of thought and purpose
Understanding of your strengths and abilities
Understanding of what the job requires
Communication skills
Smile
During the Interview
Getting into the zone
The right perspective
It is an effort by the employer to find the suitable candidate and for the candidate to find the suitable
employer.
You just dont want any job.
Strategies to adopt
Project your image/professional profile
Utilize your experiences, skills, interests and
values as a backdrop to answer the question

Use the DOORS concept

The STAR Method
Situation
Task
Action
Result (Dont forget this one)

Bangalore days interview scene

Strategies to adopt
Project your image/professional profile
Utilize your experiences, skills, interests and
values as a backdrop to answer the question

Use the DOORS concept

The STAR Method
Situation
Task
Action
Result (Dont forget this one)

Get excited! Convey your individuality and

eagerness
Enthusiasm
Enthusiastic people seem to work harder, longer and more accurately than those who are not
enthusiastic.
Top executive recruiters agree there are only three true job interview questions1, they are:
1. Can you do the job? Strengths
2. Will you love the job? Motivation
3. Can we tolerate working with you? Fit
Most people like to work with others who are enthusiastic about their work.
Pursuit of Happyness Interview Scene

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Understanding Communication
Verbal
Tone
Volume
Pitch

Non Verbal
Is it possible to communicate without words?
Studies show that over half of your message is carried through nonverbal elements:
Your appearance
Your body language
The tone and
the pace of your voice.
First Impression
What to avoid to not create a negative first impression
Dress & grooming: Eye contact
dresses of lower quality with inappropriate Very little eyecontact
coloures
messy dressing style Body posture
Poor posture
dirty shoes
Bad hygiene
Voice Devil Wears Prada Interview Scene
Monotone and weak voice,
poor vocabulary

Handshake
Cold, limp handshake
Language of Gestures
Body language and nonverbal communication are transmitted through the eyes, face, hands,
arms, legs and posture (sitting and walking)
Each individual, isolated gesture is like a word in sentence; it is difficult and isolated
dangerous to interpret in and of itself.
Therefore consider the gesture in the light of everyhing else that is going on around you.
Eyes
Windows of the soul, excellent are indicators of feelings.
Shifty eyes, beady eyes and look of steel demonstrate awareness.
Honest person has a tendency to look you straight in the eye when speaking.
At least listeners accept it like that.
The Arms and Legs
Crossed arms tend to signal defensiveness.
They seemingly act as a protective guard
against an anticipated attack or a fixed
position which the other person would rather
not move.
Conversely, arms open and extended toward
you generally indicate openness and
acceptance.
Posture: Sitting and Walking
Sitting with your legs crossed and elevated foot moving in a slight circular motion indicates
boredom or impatience.
Interest and involvement are usually projected by sitting on the edge of the chair and leaning
slightly forward.
Generally, people who walk fast and swing their arms freely tend to know what they want and to
go after that.
What to Avoid
Hand to Face Slow response
Cover Mouth Long Answers
Touch Nose Vocal Pitch
Lip Biting
Foot Tapping
Play with Collar
Picking at lint on clothing
Moving Away
Tools for interviewing
S Face the person SQUARELY
O Adopt an OPEN posture
L LEAN toward the sender
A Acknowledge communicator by maintaining good EYE contact
R Try to be RELAXED
What aids listening?
Maintaining relaxed body Maintaining appropriate
posture distance
Leaning slightly forward if Offering simple
sitting acknowledgments
Facing person squarely at eye Using eye contact
level Providing non-distracting
Maintaining an open posture environment
What hinders listening?
Acting distracted
Telling your own story without acknowledging theirs first
No response
Invalidating response, put downs
Interrupting
Changing the subject
Reassuring without acknowledgment
After the Interview
Follow up

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Handling questions with finesse
Tell us about yourself
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Why do you want to apply for this job?
Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?
Relate an incident where you
demonstrated _______
Problem:
Action:
Resolution:
Value to the business:
Common Interview Questions for practice
About the position
Why did you apply for the position?
How did you hear about this position?
What do you know about our company?
How do you think working with us will benefit you?
Describe your ideal job.
Career Ambitions
Tell me about your career goals.
What are you looking for in a career?
Do you have plans to gain further qualifications?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?
Describe your ideal employer
Skills and Requirements
Why should we hire you?
Mention any achievements you have had till date.
Was there any challenges/problems you had in the
previous jobs? Explain how you handled it.
Mention how you have used your skills in the
previous job.
Personality
Describe yourself
What motivates you most?
What are your strengths/weaknesses?
How do you spend your spare time?
Other questions
What made you choose your degree? Mention any extracurricular activities you were
involved in.
What subjects do you enjoy?
Do you have any leadership experience?
Is there a weak subject you had?
What projects did you do?
Tell me how your background suits this
position.
Describe your ideal job.
Any plans of further studies?
How do you spend you spare time?