Intern At The Sparks Foundation

1. Job Ready
- Neha S

2. 14 Tips To Get you Hired
 Analyzing the Job Description
 Research Company’s Past and
Present
 Create an Effective Resume and
Cover Letter
 Get Connected/Grow your Network
 Enhance your Skills
 Focus on Accomplishments
 Most Common Interview Questions
and How to answer them
 Be Prepared for your Interview
 Dress For What you Want
 Be Confident and Enthusiastic
 Talk about Effort rather than Success
 Do not Fake It
 Ask Questions at the end of Interview
 Follow Up

3. Resume Do’s
 Be concise.
 Format your experience in reverse
chronological order.
 Do write a killer description of
yourself.
 Do use Strong Action Words.
 Choose an appropriate font like
Arial or Times Roman.
 Include headings, sections, and
bullets.
 Highlight your achievements.
 If you are low on work experience,
list your volunteer work.
 Know a foreign language? List It.
 If you recently graduated, it’s fine
to have your education up top on
the resume. Otherwise, put your
education, certifications, trainings
at the end of the document.

4. Resume Dont’s
 Don’t lay out salary
expectations.
 Don’t include your photo, age,
references, religious affiliations
or anything that may raise red
flags.
 Don’t lie on your resume.
 Don’t exceed two pages
(Unless longer resumes are
expected in your field).
 Don’t use heavily stylized fonts
and complicated vocabulary.

5. How to Write a CV?
o Header - Input contact
information.
o Greeting the Hiring Manager.
o Opening paragraph - The
Introduction, Grab the reader’s
attention with 2-3 of your top
achievements.
o Second paragraph - Explain
why you’re the perfect
candidate for the job.
o Third paragraph - Explain why
you’re a good match for the
company.
o Formal Closing.

6. Job Interview Body Language
 Consider your entrance.
 Offer a pleasant handshake.
 Strike a powerful stance.
 Sit correctly.
 Maintain good eye contact.
 Pay attention to your
breathing.
 Maintain a smile.
 Listen well.
 Do not fiddle.

7. Job-ready In A Post COVID World
 Constant up-skilling and re-
skilling is important in order to
stay current.
 Gain expertise by taking up
real world projects.
 Stay positive and connected.
 Be flexible.
 Emotional Intelligence.
 Critical Thinking.
 Coordinating with others