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Human Resources Perspective on your Job Search

Human Resources Perspective on your Job Search. PBG Overview “The Rules” Cover Letters What Recruiters Look For Useful Job Search Ideas Interview Basics Interview Don’ts Final Thoughts Questions. The Rules. One Page Education First Quantify Results Use “Action” Verbs

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Human Resources Perspective on your Job Search

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  1. Human Resources Perspective on your Job Search

  2. PBG Overview • “The Rules” • Cover Letters • What Recruiters Look For • Useful Job Search Ideas • Interview Basics • Interview Don’ts • Final Thoughts • Questions

  3. The Rules • One Page • Education First • Quantify Results • Use “Action” Verbs • Do not Use I or me or third person • No Paragraphs; Bullets Best • Proofread then Proofread again • Keep Resume Updated • PDF Preferred Format Your resume represents you before you walk through the door!

  4. Cover Letters • Prioritize resume and networking • Should be specific to employer (no mistakes) • Help to apply for a job and create some interest • Briefly talk about interest and qualifications • Usually 3-4 Paragraphs: • First – State why you are writing; identify position of interest • Second: Outline strongest skill set/qualifications for position • Third (Optional): Personal interest in position; why should you be a candidate • Fourth: Conclusion, request of interview, and contact information

  5. What Recruiters Look For • 60 second or less review • Clear and concise objective • Include impressive GPA & Grad date • Also look for the well rounded candidates • Previous experience • Activities • Leadership Roles • Special Interests • Multiple Languages* • Achievements (Dean’s List, Awards, Honors) • Computer Skills • Mistake Free

  6. Useful Job Search Ideas • Linked In • Active Seekers: • Job Alerts • Add specific skills (Ex: IRI Nielsen, consumer insights) • Best in Class Headline, Branding Message • Passive Seekers: • Keep your profile up to date • Copy and Paste Resume • All: • Picture • Networking (Likes, messages, etc.) • Expand resume with professional interests/affiliations • Career Fairs • Ex: Marketing: Ad Age, AMA, Association of National Advertisers • Diversity Fairs • Monster/Career Builder • Leverage your Network • Organizations/Affiliations • Know your “Buzz”

  7. Interview Tips

  8. Interview Basics • Bring your Resume • Dress to Impress • Have prepared questions about the organization • Research the organization • Make frequent eye contact

  9. Interview Basics cont. • Plan what you are going to say (i.e. strengths, leadership, etc.) • Highlight- What can you bring to the organization… • Use examples of how your skills and abilities would fit the job • Follow-up with the interviewer within 2 or 3 days

  10. Interview “Don’ts” • Application/Resume Incomplete or Grammatical Errors • Overly Aggressive • Lack of interest in the organization • Responding Vaguely to Questions • Lack of Maturity • Arriving Late to the Interview (No Excuse)

  11. Final Thoughts • Be patient, Job search takes time and effort! • Figure out which works best for you • Resumes help you to obtain an interview; not a job • Referrals help, but they aren’t everything • Network, Network, Network • Preparation is key for each interview • Good Luck!

  12. QUESTIONS!

  13. Appendix

  14. Resume Styles Functional • Focus on skills rather than lengthy employment history • variety of unrelated work experiences • Career Change • Entering the job market • Emphasizes skills gained through coursework and or volunteer experiences

  15. Resume Styles Chronological Works Best if: • Impressive employers in most recent jobs or internships • Progressive and consistent internships co-ops • Staying in the same career or field of work • Job history shows progress Less Effective if: • Changing job interest • Changed employers frequently • Large gaps in employment history

  16. Resume Styles Combination • Includes “Qualification Summary” • Brief work history in chronological order • Allows you to promote marketable skills • De-emphasizes employment history in jobs that are not as relevant • Minimizes gaps in employment • Usually works best for students and new graduates

  17. Resume Styles Scannable • No italics, underlining, shading, or other unusual enhancements • All capitals and bold okay, as long as letters do not touch each other • Arial and Tahoma the best at 10, 11, or 12 font size; Use one font throughout • No vertical or horizontal lines, graphs, or boxes • Use white paper; laser printer and send an original or high quality copy • If mailing, send cover letter and resume in a 9x12 envelope; do not fold or staple

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