INTERVIEW TIPS

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COVER LETTER

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Types of Cover Letters

Letter of Application/Response to an Ad

Letter of Enquiry about openings

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Covering Letter
Most Important- Never send resume without a covering letter

First paragraphobjective

Second paragraphyour experience with the job- SELL YOURSELF

Closing paragraphconcise ending look forward to hearing from you simple polite thank you
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Covering Letter
Always address it to someone in particular

Write clearly and simply

Keep it brief

Be formal

Keep sentences short and simple

ENTICE THE READER

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Covering Letter
USE THE POWER VERBS!!!

Accomplished
Awarded Benefited Communicated Conceptualized Dedicated Discovered

Hired
Helped Inspired Identified Joined Justified Launched

Shaped
Tabulated Updated Validated Verified

Enhanced
Experienced Formed Fulfilled Gathered Guaranteed

Learned
Maintained Managed Obtained Oriented Participated
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RESUME

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Types of Resumes
Reverse Chronologicalexperience/education in chronological order with recent dates first

Functional-

organised by functions performed

regardless of dates highlights skills and potential instead of work ex.

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Resume Tips
Spelling Mistakes- BIG NO NO Proofread 3 times Maximum 2 pages- Font- Arial , Size- 12 points Do not miss out important data

Follow a logical sequence

Do not make it colourful Mail it flat, never folded

Do not call on Mondays or Fridays

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AT THE INTERVIEW

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Facts to Gather Before the Interview

Key people in the organisation Products/services Size of company Organisational structure

Competitors
Major news of the company

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Interview Tips
Treat the interview as a first date Arrive at least 10 minutes before the interview Do not look away from the interviewer Talk less

Be honest about your weaknesses

Talk about your strengths Keep references ready

Be prepared emotionally
Keep sentences short and sweet Explain wherever possible Body language can be read When it comes to feedback, be open minded Its ok to be nervous!
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Appearance Tips
Dress appropriately Men- SHAVE! Have a good hair cut Long sleeves are taken more seriously Smile

Looking confident = feeling confident

Do not fidget Sit straight

Keep eye movement to the minimum

Attract, dont distract! Keep a firm handshake

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Negative Factors
Personal appearance Overbearing, aggressive behaviour Negative attitude Lack of confidence

Lack of enthusiasm
Evasiveness Inability to maintain a conversation

Failure to ask questions

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Final Tips
Prepare and over prepare Be clear on what you want to say Know where you want to go in the company Dont lie under any circumstance

Have clear personal standards

Interview the interviewer Be assertive, not rude

Be polite but dont get pushed over

Keep your cell phones off at all times

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Possible Questions
Describe a challenging issue that you have faced and how you tackled it How do you handle conflict Short/long term goals- personal and professional What does customer service mean to you Tell me a story What makes you a good team member What motivates you What do you know about the company How can you contribute to our company Where do you see yourself 5 years down the line How would you fare in a culturally diverse environment Tell me about your weaknesses
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Scary Facts!
The Hiring Manger will spend 15 seconds reading your resume 1/3rd of your resume will be read You will be intimidated You cannot fool the Manager, he can see through you

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Thank You!!!

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