...Samuel Smoot 02/16/2016 HR Case Study #1 Overview The three most appropriate selection methods in the hiring process I think would be best would be the Resume/ Curriculum vitae review, Application form and formal interview. Since I have been in the working field, these three methods have been used each and every time for my hiring process. I believe that these three methods are more so traditional used and very effective in selecting the right candidate for a company. I will give an overview on each selection method I have listed and how it would be effective in the hiring process. Resume/ Curriculum Vitae Review The Resume or Curriculum vitae review (as known as the CV) is a summary of a potential candidate’s work experience, education, skills and references. There are different kinds of CV’s that can be used, A Chronological CV, A functional CV and a combined CV. A Chronological CV focusses on presenting the candidate’s experience on an employer by employer basis, with the posts being listed in reverse chronological order. It also contains detail of education and qualifications, together with hobbies. Some chronological CVs also contain a brief personal statement at the front which sets out the key skills and strengths of the candidate. This is the most common type of CV. (Adenle, 2016). A functional CV highlights and shows off a candidate’s skills and abilities rather than work history. It more so used when a candidate doesn’t...
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...Street Waterbury, CT 06708 (203) 555-5555 December 2, 1999 Pat Cummings General Manager Any Corporation 1140 Main Street Chicago, IL 60605 Dear Mr. Cummings: My interest in the position of Masonry Supply Manager (New York Post, November 30) has prompted me to forward my resume for your review and consideration. During the past ten years, my experience has been concentrated in the masonry and plastering products supply industry with a building materials firm. During my six years as General Manager, I took an old line business, which had undergone several years of poor management, and reversed the trend. I upgraded the firm's image, and customer and vendor relations, which subsequently increased the dollar volume and bottom line profits by 300%. I am presently looking for a position where my experience will make a positive contribution to the start-up or continuing profitable operation of a business in which I am so well experienced. I will contact you in a few days to arrange a meeting for further discussion. In the interim, should you require additional information, I may be reached at (203) 222-2222 between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. Sincerely, Joan Smith Enclosure: Resume SAMPLE #2: HALF BLOCK STYLE 178 Green Street Waterbury, CT 06708 (203) 555-5555 ...
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...Letters While your resume is a summary of your credentials, your cover letter should essentially be a sales pitch. Your aim is to demonstrate why your skills and your background make a perfect match for the position you're applying for. The cover letter is not the place to summarize your background--you have already done this in your resume. Remember, employers typically receive hundreds of resumes for each job opening. You must stand out from other job seekers in a positive way. The best way to distinguish yourself is to highlight one or two of your accomplishments or abilities that show you are an above-average candidate for this position. Stressing only one or two unique attributes will increase your chances of being remembered by the recruiter and getting to the interview stage, where you can elaborate on the rest of your accomplishments. You can also gain an extra edge by showing that you have some specific knowledge about the company and industry. This shows that your are genuinely interested in the job you are applying for--and that you are not blindly sending out hundreds of resumes. More importantly, the employer will view your interest as an indication that you are likely to stay with the company for a substantial period of time if you are hired. 10 Key Details to Remember When to send a cover letter: always mail a cover letter with your resume. Even if you are following up an advertisement that reads simply "send resume," be sure to include a...
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...The Best Cover Letter I Ever Received Harvard Business Review – David Silverman - 1:18 PM Monday June 15, 2009 In my last post I talked about how to make your résumé more likely to catch the attention of a hiring manager. As a follow up, I'd like to discuss cover letters. Here's my basic philosophy on them: don't bother. That's because the cover letters I see usually fall into one of three categories: The recap: The résumé in prose form. It's redundant, harder to read than the résumé, and provides no additional insight. The form letter: This says, essentially, "Dear Sir or Madam: I saw your ad in the paper and thought you might like me." And it's clearly a form letter where maybe they got my name and company right. If they're lucky, I will still take the time to read their résumé after being insulted with a form letter. The "I'm crazy": This one's rare, and it expands on the résumé of experience with some personal insights. Examples range from the merely batty ("I find batik as an art form has taught me to become both a better person and project manager.") to the truly terrifying ("I cast a pentagram hex and the central line pointed towards your job listing. I know you will find this as comforting as I do.") There are really only a few times to use a cover letter: 1. When you know the name of the person hiring 2. When you know something about the job requirement 3. When you've been personally referred (which might include 1 and 2) Under those conditions...
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...Library Journal “The granddaddy of worker sites.” – US News and World Report “A killer app.” – New York Times One of Forbes' 33 “Favorite Sites” – Forbes “To get the unvarnished scoop, check out Vault.” – Smart Money Magazine “Vault has a wealth of information about major employers and jobsearching strategies as well as comments from workers about their experiences at specific companies.” – The Washington Post “A key reference for those who want to know what it takes to get hired by a law firm and what to expect once they get there.” – New York Law Journal “Vault [provides] the skinny on working conditions at all kinds of companies from current and former employees.” – USA Today VAULT GUIDE TO RESUMES, COVER LETTERS & INTERVIEWS © 2003 Vault Inc. VAULT GUIDE TO RESUMES, COVER LETTERS & INTERVIEWS HOWARD LEIFMAN, PhD, MARCY LERNER AND THE STAFF OF VAULT © 2003 Vault Inc. Copyright © 2003 by Vault Inc. All rights reserved. All information in this book is subject to change without notice. Vault makes no claims as to the accuracy and reliability of the information contained within and disclaims all warranties. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Vault Inc. Vault.com, and the Vault logo are trademarks of Vault Inc. For information about permission to reproduce selections from this book, contact Vault Inc.150...
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...CV (curriculum vitae) ( Resume) It is the first thing companies/firms see/know about you. Should be: * Well written * Straight to the point * Neat and well formatted * Honest * No spelling an grammar mistakes * One page long if under 27 years old * Informative (as it is a snapshot of who you are) Should contain: 1. Contact information: name, address, phone number, e-mail, websites e.g blogs, twitter, etc. (only if it is relevant) 2. Career objectives: a statement used to focus a CV when you know what position you are interested in a. Stay short, two lines are all you need b. Be specific but not too specific c. Helps you get the position 3. Education and training: d. Reverse chronological (newest to oldest) e. Keep GPA to yourself, unless really excellent f. Don’t describe your education, keep it for the interview 4. Don’t include anything that may put you at a disadvantage 5. Format: month year-month year Job title Department, company name city, country OR Degree of education School city, country 6. Skills: g. Computer skills h. Language skills i. Soft skills 7. Other useful information: j. Volunteer work, include what you have gained out of it and how it has benefitted you k. Awards and accomplishments that are relevant l. Hobbies (acts as a good ice breaker for interviews and adds a personal touch, one line max) 8...
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...Mexico: http://www.learn4good.com/jobs/customer_service/e/192731/search/guadalajara/ Israel: http://www.learn4good.com/jobs/customer_service/e/181381/search/tel-aviv/ UAE: http://www.learn4good.com/jobs/customer_service/e/157668/search/ras-al-khaimah/ Differences in resume, cover letter and email formalities internationally: For starters the term resume can also be referred to as a “CV” or curriculum vitae, which is typically the same thing as a resume except CV’s are normally two pages long and with multiple attachments. Cover letters as referred to in the U.S have multiple names internationally like letters of interest and motivation letters. Regardless of the name the process is still the same however typically self-photos of the applying individual are attached to a cover letter, resume or both whereas in the U.S, photos are not appropriate attachments when looking for employment. It is also important to remember that paper sizes differ in other countries so altering your document size will be necessary if you want all your information to come through, otherwise your resume, fax, email etc. may have some missing information when viewed or printed out. It is ideal to send both a resume in English and the language of the country in which you are applying to. You may even need to prepare yourself to be interviewed in both languages (Thompson,...
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... I request that the store Zara credit my account with 40% of the Shirt price to an amount of $12,50. I am familiar with the store Zara since three years already. While I have never received an inferior product before I am willing to accept the Shirt at a discount, rather than send it back for a full refund. Additionally, I am totally understanding that some mistakes in such huge production departments in companies of this size can happen. Nevertheless, I will return the Shirt for full credit plus shipping charges, if I receive no reply within two weeks. Thank you for your kind assistance. Yours sincerely, Dominika Motylska. Requesting information Dear Molly, I appreciate that you submitted your resume in response to the bartender job in my bar so quickly. I addition to your resume, we kindly request some more references I...
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...recently did my Masters in English from British University and currently doing M.Ed. I have passion of teaching since long and getting a chance like this would be sort of pleasure for me. I have vast teaching experience of 3 years. I did teaching at Primary, Elementary and Secondary level too. I was appointed in International School System as Senior English Teacher but due to my studies I had to left that. I own wide experience and due to its base I can teach any class with great proficiency. I am highly skilled person and I have got command over my knowledge. I am able to communicate in good style with students at all levels. I can manage per-school students as well and train them at my best extent. I hope that you will take time to review my resume which is enclosed and my application would be entertained. I shall be waiting for positive feedback from your side. Thanking you. Sincerely, Ema James. Application Letter for Teaching Without Experience The Principal, Canadian School System, USA. Subject: Job Application for Teacher Dear Sir, I am writing to show up my keen interest for ‘Teacher’ in your esteemed school system. I have recently completed my Graduation from International University and write now I am doing diploma in Teaching skills. Being a fresh graduate I do not possess any experience but your institution is the perfect first start for me. I am capable person along with excellent communication skills. I assure you that I will prove myself...
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...HOW TO Prepare Your Curriculum Vitae Revised Edition Acy L. Jackson and C. Kathleen Geckeis Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Manufactured in the United States of America. Except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher. 0-07-142626-4 The material in this eBook also appears in the print version of this title: 0-07-139044-8 All trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Rather than put a trademark symbol after every occurrence of a trademarked name, we use names in an editorial fashion only, and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement of the trademark. Where such designations appear in this book, they have been printed with initial caps. McGraw-Hill eBooks are available at special quantity discounts to use as premiums and sales promotions, or for use in corporate training programs. For more information, please contact George Hoare, Special Sales, at george_hoare@mcgraw-hill.com or (212) 904-4069. TERMS OF USE This is a copyrighted work and The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (“McGraw-Hill”) and its licensors reserve all rights in and to the work. Use of this work is subject to these terms. Except as permitted under the Copyright Act of 1976 and the right to store and retrieve...
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...------------------------------------------------- Chapter 4: Making an impact with your covering letter ------------------------------------------------- Contents 1. Step one: Understand why a covering letter is important 2. Step two: Draft the letter 3. 1 Say why you're writing 4. TOP TIP 5. 2 Show that you're interested 6. TOP TIP 7. 3 Tell them why they need you 8. 4 Suggest an interview 9. Step three: Remember the essentials 10. Common mistakes 11. [N] You use a covering letter template from a book 12. You use the same covering letter for all your job applications 13. STEPS TO SUCCESS 14. Useful link When you send in your CV to a manager or recruiter to apply for an advertised vacancy or to let him or her know that you are looking for work, you'll normally send a covering letter too. If you're applying for an existing vacancy, your covering letter should briefly describe the position you're applying for and where you saw it advertised, why you are particularly qualified for the job, and why you want to work for that specific company. If you're approaching an agency to register your CV as part of your search for a new job, you should describe the type of job you're looking for, the skills you have that would make you an attractive candidate, your current salary, and any preferences you may have in terms of location. In all cases, a good covering letter can give a sense of who you are that may not come across in a...
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...fr/langues/anglais/cv/cv/CV.htm Specific features of Anglo-Saxon CVs compared to French CVs There isn’t 1 type of CV in English but many types: things vary from country to country 2 distinct trends: UK & USA => Adjust according to your objective + be as consistent as possible If you want your CV to catch a recruiter’s attention, it must be clear & easy to read (type size: 10-12) CV = showcase => show you’re rigorous, concise, that you master word-processing tools, that you can use the spell-checker Aspects common to all Anglo-Saxon CVs ( CVs are word-processed (never handwritten - it’s the same for letters) ( Their length varies: UK not limited to 1 page (but be as concise as possible because concision = valuable skill) / USA resume = 1 page but CV = as many pages as necessary ( Write your first name first, your family name second (e.g. Jean-Luc LEBRETON) ( Add +33 before your phone number ( There’s no photo (unless specifically required) ( Some CVs have a SKILLS section at the top http://www.quintcareers.com/transferable_skills.html Use action verbs rather than noun ( The EXPERIENCE / EMPLOYMENT part must be detailed French people value academic achievements whereas English-speaking people favour effective skills. Have your placements / internships + student jobs in this part This part often comes before the EDUCATION part ( Use verbs of action achieved, arranged, assisted, co-ordinated, completed, dealt with, developed, established, expanded, handled...
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...রাত ১২ টা ২২ মিনিটে মনে হল Job Interview নিয়ে কিছু কথা বলি । আমি একজন International MBA Student. আমি আমার কিছু Experience বাংলাদেশের বন্ধু, শুভাকাঙ্ক্ষী তথা সবার সাথে Share করতে চাই যারা পড়াশুনা শেষ করে চাকরীর সন্ধানে বের হবেন । যার জন্য Post টি বাংলায় লেখা । এই Post-টি তাদের জন্য উৎসাহ যোগাতে পারে নিজে কিছু করার, যারা মনে করেন শুধু মামা-চাচা-খালুরাই পারে Job দিতে । Post-টি ৩-টি পর্বে ভাগ করে প্রকাশ করা হবে । পর্ব-০১ ১। আগে নিজে মনে মনে চিন্তা করুন আপনি কোন Sector এর জন্য উপজুক্ত, সেই অনুযায়ী চাকরী খোঁজার চেষ্টা করুন । ২। চাকরী খোঁজার আগে আপনার CV/Resume টি খুব Unique ভাবে তৈরি করুন । এজন্য Google / youtube অথবা আপনার পরিচিত কোনো ওয়েবসাইট ব্যাবহার করতে পারেন। এই কথাটি বলার কারন হচ্ছে, CV/Resume format প্রতিনিয়ত change হতে থাকে । HR officer রা সবসময় Updated থাকেন এসব ব্যপারে । সুতরাং তাদেরকে বোকা বানানোর কোনো অবকাশ নেই । ৩। যেকোনো Companyতে CV ছাড়ার সময় অবশ্যই Cover Letter সংযুক্ত করতে ভুলবেন না । ৪। একটি Formal mail id ব্যাবহার করুন। mylollypop@gmail.com / hotchick69@msn.com এ জাতীয় মেইল আইডি ব্যাবহার না করাই ভালো । ৫। Job agencyর সাথে নিজেকে সম্পৃক্ত রাখুন । Company website গুলতে প্রতিদিন চোখ রাখুন, বিশেষ করে তাদের Career Section । http://www.prothom-alojobs.com/ এক্ষেত্রে আপনাকে সাহায্য করতে পারে । ৬। উন্নত বিশ্বে Job খোঁজার অন্যতম একটি কৌশল Door to door knock । তার মানে হচ্ছে আপনি রাস্তা দিয়ে চলার পথে কোনো Company দেখলে ভয় এবং লাজ-শরমের মাথা খেয়ে ভেতরে প্রবেশ করবেন । ২-১ পেইজের CV টি কোনো Officer / Receptionist / Manager এর হাতে দিবেন এবং তাকে অনুরোধ করবেন আগামিতে...
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...September 24, 2011 Principal Sheikh Borhanuddin Post Graduate College 62, Nazimuddin Road Dhaka-1180 Application for the position of a lecturer. Dear Sir In response to your search for a lecturer on Finance and Banking department of your college, I would like to apply for the position of a lecturer. Please accept this letter and the enclosed résumé as my application for the post. Let me briefly clarify how I can add value to your renowned Ideal College. At present, I am carrying out my MBA in Department of Banking from University of Dhaka and at the very edge of the finish line. I am currently holding the SECOND position with a CGPA of 3.85 (MBA) and 3.84 (BBA) on a scale of 4 in my department among the top graders. I have been furnished with first-rate analytical expertise to make the most of data for action, a superb write-up capability, remarkable interpersonal communication skills and presentation dexterity. I am always keen to catch responsibility and put integrity and accuracy at the first place. I believe teaching in a reputed college like your one will endow me with tremendous prospect for my career growth. I am confident that if provided the opportunity to serve your college, I will prove myself to be a significant asset for your institution through my dedication, sincerity and highest level of professionalism. I would request for an interview at your convenience. For any query, you can reach me at my below mentioned cell number and e-mail address. Thanks and Best...
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...capacity and experience/ interest in my particular industry What traits do I looking for in successful employees? The obvious things: Critical reasoning, team player, organization, multitasking… BUT, also Understanding your place Doing what they are told with very little oversight Finding he little ways to add value Key point: In order to gain my tryst in solving the big problem, one must be able to execute the small things well Brass Tacks Understanding the process “Weeding out” process: Step 1: 100-90 Missing or inconsistent information Step 2: 30 seconds scan of resume- who can I throw out 90-25 Typos-Yikes! No fit/ no skills Poor organization Key insight: I will have spent very little time evaluating many candidates before I weed them out Saying the wrong things Ex: B.A. Economic[s] Key insight: The cover letter and resume must be perfect. Typos and grammatical mistakes will not be tolerated. Period....
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