by Muhammad Faisal

Resume Writing/Job Interviews

It is not what you say, it is
how you say it
Test of your general knowledge
This is the only mammal
that cannot jump
This famous British comedy
celebrity has an Electrical
Engineering Degree
Rowan Atkinson a.k.a
Mr. Bean
Exact Day when Quaid-e-Azam
presented the famous14 Points

March 28, 1929

 “Let your actions
speak the volume”

Which famous Pakistani

personality said this?
COAS General Qamar
Javed Bajwa
This Lahore born Pakistani
Billionaire is a Business Tycoon
in USA
Shahid Khan
“Fly like a butterfly, sting like a
bee”

Which famous athlete said this?

The longest range ballistic
missile of Pakistan
Shaheen 3
Which car is the
fastest car in the
world right now?

Bugatti Chiron
Top Speed: 420 km/h
What is
the top
speed of a
Cheetah?

100 – 120 km/h

World’s Largest Network
of Ambulances
Who is he?

For giving India a whitewash of 3-0 in a

Cricket Series in 1982, this famous
Pakistani Player was nicknamed the
Fighter Jet
What will we discuss?

 CV/Resume
 Job Interview
CV/Resume
Interesting mistakes in CVs

 Achievements
◦ I have a Ph.D in human feelings
◦ I have extensive experience in Foreign
accents
 Reason for leaving
◦ Career break in 1999 to renovate my horse
◦ I thought the world was coming to an end
 Personal Profile
◦ I do have convictions (drug offences) which
are spent some 30 years ago for when I
was 16-18 and have a caution for 4 years
ago for criminal damage
Interesting mistakes in CVs

 Hobbies
◦ Laying on a sofa all day watching TV
◦ Having a good time
◦ Internet Suffering
◦ Drugs
◦ Job Searching
 Key Skills
◦ Bilingual in three languages
◦ Cleaning skills: bleaching, mopping, window cleaning
◦ I am a Notary Republic
◦ I have integrity so I will not steal office supplies and run
away
Interesting mistakes in CVs

 Covering Letter
◦ This is my CV I am interested in any job
opening use have available if u could please
send a vercation that you received the email
A good CV

 A CV is a report on your life

 A good CV is logical and written specifically for
the job you are applying for
 A good CV must be short, concise and clear
 A good CV is original
 A good CV should be 1 page long
Format of a good CV

 Personal Information
 Objective Statement
 Work Experience/Projects
 Education
 Volunteer Work
 Awards
Format of a good CV

 Personal Information
 Objective Statement
 Work Experience/Projects
 Education
 Volunteer Work
 Awards
 Your Personal Information
123 any street, Multan, Pakistan

Waleed Khalid 03334694943 – waleedkhalid@gmail.com

Your personal information

What not to put in personal information

 Father’s name
 CNIC number
 Height/Weight
 Citizenship status
 Disability status etc.
 Age
 Gender
 Blood Type
Format of a good CV

 Personal Information
 Objective Statement
 Work Experience/Projects
 Education
 Volunteer Work
 Awards
 An example of a
copy/pasted objective
statement

I am looking for a dynamic and fast growing

multinational organization where I can groom myself,
find growth, enhance my skills and unleash my potential
as a Mechanical, Electronics and Mechatronics engineer
 An example of a good
objective statement

A highly driven and enthusiastic honor roll student

looking to start his career as a chemical engineer in a
well reputed organization.
Format of a good CV

 Personal Information
 Objective Statement
 Work Experience/Projects
 Education
 Volunteer Work
 Awards
Experience/Projects

 In three lines, explain the projects that

you have been involved in

 Use action words to start the lines

 Use simple present tense

Experience/Projects
PROJECTS
Engro Foods Faisalabad , Pakistan
Project Lead 01/2018 – 06/2018
• Supervise a group of students in designing an efficient process of juice production
• Visit different juice factories, analyze their processes, and analyze pros and cons
• Report weekly and monthly progress of the project the designated advisor
Format of a good CV

 Personal Information
 Objective Statement
 Work Experience/Projects
 Education
 Volunteer Work
 Awards
Education
EDUCATION
University of Engineering & Technology Faisalabad, Pakistan
Bachelors of Chemical Engineering 01/2014 – 06/2018
Format of a good CV

 Personal Information
 Objective Statement
 Work Experience/Projects
 Education
 Volunteer Work
 Awards
Volunteer Work
VOLUNTEER WORK
Master Ayub’s Education Initiative Islamabad, Pakistan
10th Grade Instructor 01/2015 – 06/2016
• Helped 10th Grade students in the subjects of Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics
• Designed tests, quizzes and exams to help students prepare for the final exams
Format of a good CV

 Personal Information
 Objective Statement
 Work Experience/Projects
 Education
 Volunteer Work
 Awards
AWARDS
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
• Finished Bachelors Degree with a CGPA of 3.97 and a gold medal
• Received “Best Process Design” award in a region wide design competition
 123 any street, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Waleed Khalid 03334694943 – waleedkhalid@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
A highly driven and enthusiastic honor roll student looking to start his career as a
chemical engineer in a well reputed organization.
PROJECTS
Engro Foods Faisalabad , Pakistan Final Outlook of
Project Lead
•
01/2018 – 06/2018
Supervise a group of students in designing an efficient process of juice production
a simplistic CV
• Visit different juice factories, analyze their processes, and determine pros and cons
• Report weekly and monthly progress of the project the designated advisor

EDUCATION
University of Engineering & Technology Faisalabad, Pakistan
Bachelors of Chemical Engineering 01/2014 – 06/2018

VOLUNTEER WORK
Master Ayub’s Education Initiative Islamabad, Pakistan
10th Grade Instructor 01/2015 – 06/2016
• Helped 10th Grade students in the subjects of Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics
• Designed tests, quizzes and exams to help students prepare for the finals

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

• Finished Bachelors Degree with a CGPA of 3.97 and a gold medal
• Received “Best Process Design” award in a region wide design competition
A more modern
design of a CV
Examples of Skills

 Teamwork
 Leadership
 Mathematical
 Analytical
 Communication
 Presentation
Do Nots of a CV

 Do not put a picture in your CV

 Do not make spelling or grammatical mistakes
 Do not use colors or excessive pictures
 Do not give personal information other than
name and address unless asked for
 Do not use different styles of fonts
Why should you
avoid pictures?
Lets take a breather
What emotion is this?

 Happiness
 Anger
 Sadness
 Disgust
 Fear
 Surprise
 Contempt
What emotion is this?

 Happiness
 Anger
 Sadness
 Disgust
 Fear
 Surprise
 Contempt
What emotion is this?

 Happiness
 Anger
 Sadness
 Disgust
 Fear
 Surprise
 Contempt
What emotion is this?

 Happiness
 Anger
 Sadness
 Disgust
 Fear
 Surprise
 Contempt
What emotion is this?

 Happiness
 Anger
 Sadness
 Disgust
 Fear
 Surprise
 Contempt
What emotion is this?

 Happiness
 Anger
 Sadness
 Disgust
 Fear
 Surprise
 Contempt
What emotion is this?

 Happiness
 Anger
 Sadness
 Disgust
 Fear
 Surprise
 Contempt
What emotion is this?

 Happiness
 Anger
 Sadness
 Disgust
 Fear
 Surprise
 Contempt
What emotion is this?

 Happiness
 Anger
 Sadness
 Disgust
 Fear
 Surprise
 Contempt
What emotion is this?

 Happiness
 Anger
 Sadness
 Disgust
 Fear
 Surprise
 Contempt
Your facial expressions
matter
Can you Solve this?

You have two containers, one

holds five gallons, the other holds
three.You can have as much water
as you want. Measure exactly four
gallons of water into the five
gallon container
 VIDEO

What an employer
looks for
 Job
Interviews
Tell me about yourself
Career Identity
Career Identity

 Do not be confused about what you want

 Understand how the job you are interested in will help
your career and help the company
 Figure out what you will bring to the table
 Make them realize why you will be the best fit for the
job
Company Research
Company Research

 Do your homework
 Understand what the company does
 Only then will you be able to show them how you are
the missing piece to the puzzle
Why do you want this job?
What do you know about the
company?
What is your understanding of
the Job?
Strengths and
Weaknesses
What are your strengths?
What are your weaknesses?
Positive Outlook on
weaknesses

 Even if you don’t look at

the glass as half full, at
least pretend that you do

 If you have weaknesses

then tell them how you
can overcome your
weaknesses
Give me one good reason,
Why should we hire you?
Body Language
 55-70% of the
communication is
non-verbal
Body Language (Don’ts)

Leaning
back shows
laziness or
lack of
confidence
Body Language (Don’ts)

Leaning
forward is
aggressive
Body Language

Sitting
Tall is the
right way
Body Language (Don’ts)

Breaking Eye Contact

Types of Handshakes
Body Language

Very important
especially when
shaking hands
Body Language (Don’ts)

Crossed Arms
Body Language (Don’ts)

Excessive
nodding
Body Language (Don’ts)

Hands behind back

Body Language (Don’ts)

I am very happy with you

Mismatched
expressions
Hygiene
Dressing Up
It is not a
modeling
competition

Do not over-do it
You cannot be
sloppy either
Business
Formal
Business
Casual
Business
Casual
Dressing Up

Ladies!
Do not underestimate
the elegance of Dupatta
& Shalwar Kameez
Dressing Up

Formal Attire
for Ladies
Beard Or Not

Either grow a beard or shave, do not have

the in-between look
Excessive Sweating

For some people it is natural to sweat

profusely
Conclusion

In short have a short, concise, clear and to the

point CV, know about what you want, know
about the company, have a positive outlook and
your body language should reflect that. This
should improve your odds in your job hunt.
THE END