1 Start with contact information Full name Permanent mailing address E-mail address that won’t expire Phone numbers 2 Education 3 Honors and Awards 4 Professional Experience (employment) 5 Publications and presentations 6 Extracurricular and volunteer experience

1. CV
• Contents
• Uses
• Design
• Types
• CV ↔ RESUME ↔ AF
• Cover letter
• Old aged CV

2. Possible contents of a CV
• Personal details
• Personal profile/career objective or ......
• Other headings… summary, achievements…
• Education and qualifications
• Work experience
• Skills profile
• Interests/extra curricular activities
• References

3. What should be on a CV?
• Start with contact information
– Full name
– Permanent mailing address
– E-mail address that won’t expire
– Phone numbers
• Education
• Honors and Awards
• Professional Experience (employment)
• Publications and presentations
• Extracurricular and volunteer experience

4. Other sections for a CV
• Certifications and licensure
• Professional affiliations
• Professional activities
• Research
• Added qualifications

5. General Set-up Suggestions
• Same font throughout (may
vary sizing)
• Font size: 12 point best
• Regular paper when
printed
• No underlining
• Single sided
• Margins – 1” all around
• Use bolding and caps to
have things stand out
• Number your pages
• No graphics
• Full name on every page
• There is no “right way” to do a CV.
• keep it up-to-date
• Get samples to help you get started
• Keep it professional – edit carefully

6. 5 C Tips for a CV
• Clear – well organized and logical
• Concise – relevant and necessary
• Complete – includes everything you need
• Consistent – don’t mix styles or fonts
• Current – Up-to-date

7. What is a covering letter?
• A covering letter generally accompanies a CV
• An important part of an application – not just
a formality
• Highlights your key skills and suitability for the
job clearly, concisely and positively
• It is targeted at the job/sector you are
applying for
• It complements and develops the information
in the CV rather than duplicates it

8. Opening paragraph
• Why are you writing?
Responsive - name specific job vacancy and
where advertised
Speculative – state broad type of work you are
interested in, on what basis (e.g. work
placement, full time) and when you are
available
• Who are you?
A xxx undergraduate looking to develop work
experience in …....

9. Middle paragraphs
• Why that orgnaistaion and why that
job/industry?
- demonstrate knowledge of and interest in both
- make links through your degree subject if
appropriate
• Why you?
- why should they consider you?
- what key skills/strengths can you offer?
- support your statements/assertions with
evidence

10. Closing paragraph
• Polite ending – convey interest and
enthusiasm in the role
• May be indicate any times available/not
available for interview.
• For speculative approaches, say that you will
follow up your letter with a telephone call
within a certain period e.g. within a week.

11. How should I present my covering
letter?
• Maximum 1 side of A4, word processed
• Consistent font size and type (and consistent
with your CV)
• Send to a named person where possible
• Correct spelling and grammar
• Formal “business letter” layout
• E-mailing – send the letter as an attachment
with your CV

12. What to care about in INTERVIEWS?
 What Recruiters Look For
 Preparing for the Interview
 Modes of Interviewing
 Types of Interviews
 Interview Process Overview
 Typical Interview Format
 Sample Questions
 Second Interviews
 Making the Right Decision

13. What Recruiters Look For
Recruiters are looking
for demonstrated
examples of Critical
Behaviors:
◦ Leadership
◦ Analytical Skills
◦ Problem Solving Skills
◦ Teamwork
◦ Communication Skills
◦ Creativity
Passion/Interest in
Industry
You can draw from,
professional,
undergraduate &
extracurricular activities
to showcase your
abilities
You need to show how
your past successes &
experiences will allow
you to be successful at
their organization

14. Preparing for an Interview
• Self interview
• Research
• Practice

15. Interviews
 Self-Analytic Interviews
 Fact Finding Interviews
 “What If” Interviews
 Problem Solving/Case
Interviews
 Critical Behavior
Interviews
 Role Playing Interviews
 On-campus Interviews
 Telephone Screening
 Video Interviews
 Interviews Over a Meal
 The Site Visit/Second
Interview
 Stress interview
 Exit interview
 1-1, 1-G, G-1, G-G

16. Tips
 Arrive 10 minutes early
 Dress professionally – wear a business suit
 Focus & relax – Be Yourself!
 Develop a firm handshake
 Be confident, enthusiastic, truthful
 Allow interviewer to lead
 Expect the unexpected!

17. Sample Questions
 Tell me about yourself.
 Walk me through your resume.
 What are your strengths/weaknesses?
 Give me an example of a situation that
tested your leadership ability.
 Tell me about a time that you had to do
something you didn’t enjoy.

18. Sample Questions
 Describe your greatest accomplishment.
 How would you define success?
 Why should we hire you?
 What value you will bring to us
 What the salary scale that fits you
 What is the difference between your boss
and a monkey

19. Remember!
• To lie or not to lie, dance around it
• Stay in Control and Prepare
• What not to wear
• What to eat
• Go in ready
• So you want the job? Sell YOURSELF!
• Approach every interview as a negotiator when salary
and benefits get discussed
• Acknowledge and Thank
• Enjoy the Process