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This document summarizes Vijay Ingam's career workshop on resumes and job interviews. The workshop covers what a resume is, the purpose of a resume and cover letter, appropriate interview attire, how long hiring managers spend reviewing resumes, tips for answering common interview questions, and preparing for an interview. Attendees will learn how to create an effective resume and cover letter, dress appropriately for an interview, answer questions in an interview, and spend 2-8 hours preparing for an interview.
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- 1. www.InterviewSOS.com E m a i l : v i j a y i n g a m @ i n t e r v i e w s o s . c o m , P h o n e : 1 - 8 0 0 - 2 1 2 - 2 6 7 0 Vijay In g am’s CAREER WORKSHOP Resumes and Job Interviews www.InterviewSOS.com
- 2. www.InterviewSOS.com • A letter of introduction and personal advertisement • A short summary of your professional and educational background, skills and qualifications for the specific job • Forward-looking, NOT backward-looking • Your resume is a “living document”, like the Constitution • It is a self-contained and self-explanatory document What is resume?
- 3. What is the purpose of a resume? • To Get a Call Back for an Interview • To Impress Potential Employers • To Create Talking Points for Your Interview
- 4. How Long Does A Typical Hiring Manager Spend Reading A Resume? A. 60 Minutes B. 30 Minutes C. 10 Minutes D. 5 Minutes E. 60 Seconds
- 5. www.InterviewSOS.com • Career summary tailored to fit the needs of a specific job • Opportunity to mention your contacts or reasons for personal interest in a company • Make it personal and professional • Include your relevant accomplishments • Studies have show it is required for about 30% of jobs What Is a Cover Letter?
- 7. www.InterviewSOS.com The Best Prepared Applicant Usually Gets the Job. Plan to spend 2-8 hours preparing The Secret to Job Interview Success is Preparation!
- 8. www.InterviewSOS.com General Guidelines for Answering Interview Questions Present yourself as reliable, self- motivated, proactive, and organized Provide concrete examples whenever possible Provide specific benefits of your actions in $, % improvements, or time saved Never say anything bad about anyone Never repeat a negative assessment of your performance
- 9. 3-5 Sentences Summarizing your education Degree Received, Activities, Leadershi p Positions, Accomplishments, A wards and Recognition 2-3 Sentences about each job or position Job Title, Company, Your Responsibilities & Accomplishments Tell me about yourself? [Hint: Give a 2-3 minute personal sales pitch] End by explaining how your background and experience make you the best candidate for the job
- 10. www.InterviewSOS.com Cite a: 1.Weakness that you have since corrected 2.Strength that is a weakness in some situation What is your greatest weakness? Don’t say an actual weakness! Show self-insight and self-improvement
- 11. Ask anything you want. Questions?