...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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...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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... Course Code: Bizama, Marcos December 14, 2011 St. Michael’s Hospital – Report St. Michael’s hospital has one of the largest patient amount in Toronto. They have also received many awards, such as the 3M Health Care Quality Team Award, which shows that this hospital cares for all patients and treats everyone with the utmost respect. This hospital is also affiliated with the University of Toronto, which allows most of their graduates to begin working or enhance their working experience inside St. Michael’s hospital. Most of their recruitment happens internally, meaning they have job postings inside their facility and keep it there for a minimum of one week. This gives opportunity for everyone to join and enough time to send in resumes and cover letters, making it a great hospital to apply to. When reviewing resumes, the first item that Human Resources looks for is the individual’s qualifications (schooling, certain degrees). This is the minimum they look for, and if they do not meet these qualifications, they will be rejected. When looking for outstanding employees, they look for the individuals missions and values, which are in par with what the hospital looks for in their current employees. Work experience, as well as being a good team worker will also increase your chances of being hired in St. Michael’s hospital. The HR representatives of the hospital also do a...
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...What is a CV? Curriculum Vitae: an outline of a person's educational and professional history, usually prepared for job application. Another name for a CV is a résumé. A CV is the most flexible and convenient way to make applications. It conveys your personal details in the way that presents you in the best possible light. A CV is a marketing document in which you are marketing something: yourself! You need to "sell" your skills, abilities, qualifications and experience to employers. It can be used to make multiple applications to employers in a specific career area. For this reason, many large graduate recruiters will not accept CVs and instead use their own application form. FACT: Often selectors read CVs outside working hours. They may have a pile of 50 CVs from which to select five interviewees. It's evening and they would rather be in the pub with friends. If your CV is hard work to read: unclear, badly laid out and containing irrelevant information, they will just just move on to the next CV. Treat the selector like a child eating a meal. Chop your CV up into easily digestible morsels (bullets, short paragraphs and note form) and give it a clear logical layout, with just the relevant information to make it easy for the selector to read. If you do this, you will have a much greater chance of interview. An application form is designed to bring out the essential information and personal qualities that the employer requires and does not allow you to gloss over your...
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...Dear Mr. Samuel I am writing to apply for the manager position advertised in the Jobsearch.com. As requested, I am enclosing a completed job application, my resume and references. The opportunity presented in this listing is very interesting, and I believe that my strong experience and education will make me a very competitive candidate for this position. The key strengths that I possess for success in this position include: ● With a bachelor degree in Finance BBA (Bachelor Business Administration) at Azerbaijan University, I have a full understanding of the human development project. I also have experience in learning and excelling at new business techniques as needed. ● I have experience building large, sustainable, customer-based collaboration with famous companies. I understand the social value of the non-profit sector and hope that my business experience will be an asset to your organization. I am confident that my skills and past experience could make great contributions to your organization. Therefore I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss my qualifications for this position in greater detail with you in person at your earliest convenience. At last I am honored to working under you and join to your team. Please see my resume for additional information on my experience. I can be reached anytime via email at orxanss@yahoo.com or my cell phone, (+99450) 7245456 Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about...
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...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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...Employment: Resumes and Letters Introduction Communication skills are the greatest assets in finding that job. Many important skills are needed to get a good job: investigating a targeted company, preparing a resume and letter of application, and writing a thank-you letter to follow up an interview. Researching Possible Employers Regardless of whether the job search is through the college, faculty or on our own, it is imperative to write many documents to secure the job, including a letter of application, a resume, and a thank-you letter after the interview. For all these documents, information of the targeted employer is essential so that the documents can be tailor made to the potential employer's needs. After we decide to apply for a job at a particular company or organization, we need to find as much information as possible about both the organization as a whole and the particular job applying to. While applying for a specific job opening there will be general information about the position in the job announcement. If we read the announcement carefully we can learn as much as possible about the position's requirements and the qualifications the employer is looking for. This information will guide us in preparing the resume and application letter. We can research the organization’ s website for general information about the organization and also search the Internet for articles and news items in the financial media. Preparing a Resume Preparing a resume is the most...
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...If you love working with Children and want to change the lives of someone with Autism, then this could be the job for you! Applied Behavior Consultants, Inc. is hiring for part time (20-30 hours per week) positions working with children ages 2-7 years old. Requirements · Must be at least 18 years old. · High School Diploma or GED required, A.A or B.A is preferred. · Must be available 5 days a week, either all mornings (7:45-12), or all afternoons (12-4). You must be willing to commit to your scheduled hours for a minimum of 6 months. · Provide Negative TB test prior to start of position. · Able to clear a fingerprint check prior to start of position . · Must have own reliable insured car as travel in local area will be required for this position. · CPR and First Aid certification must be completed prior to or within 1 month of hire. · Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and be highly active for long periods of time. · Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills · An enthusiastic attitude, high work ethic and ability to work in a very fast paced environment · Professional experience working with children ages 12 months-4 years is needed, but experience with special needs children is not required. We provide paid training for all our new employees. How to Apply Attend an upcoming informational session at our Stockton Center. Job Duties and specifics about the open positions will be discussed at this time. Applications will be available after...
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...their career sections [and] university career centers.” – 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...
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...Sample Cover Letter: No Work Experience (A Youth Central Cover Letter Template) Use this sample cover letter if: • • You're applying for a job that has been advertised You don't have any formal (paid) work experience This sample cover letter demonstrates the kind of things you need to address if you're applying for an advertised job, but you don't have any formal (paid) work experience. You can use this sample cover letter whatever your level of education. This sample has been designed to be used by high school students and graduates, tertiary students and graduates, and also people who have left school without doing VCE. A good cover letter should include: • • • • • • • • Your name, email address and phone number at the top of the page on the right The name of the business and the contact person's full name on the left The date you wrote the letter on the right A reference line (e.g., "Re: Application for Administration Assistant position") An address to the reader directly (e.g., "Dear Mr. Moyle" - try to avoid using "To whom it may concern" if you can) An opening statement that briefly introduces you to the reader A main body that highlights qualities and characteristics you have that are relevant to the job A closing paragraph asking to arrange an interview If you don't have any formal work experience, things you can mention in your cover letter include: • • • • • • General skills that help you work in a team and as part of an organisation Personal attributes that will...
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...CURRICULUM VITAE / RESUME / BIO-DATA Curriculum Vitae is Latin, literally meaning “the course of one’s life”. A CV sets out one’s personal details, education, qualification and working experience submitted against any advertised or announced vacancies along with a job application letter called ‘cover letter’ so that every details can be found at a glance. Murphy & Hildebrandt defined “Curriculum Vitae is a document labeling one’s qualification and career path”. Bovee, Thill & Schatznan “A resume is a structured, written summary of person’s educations, employment background and job qualification”. So, CV or resumes literally is a specific written document that proxies an applicant to answer all queries sought by an employer. Features / Characteristics / Qualities of a good CV A successful Curriculum Vitae stimulates the employer to think positively about the competency of the applicant. The following are the major criteria’s for a CV to become a good CV: 1. Precise Format: The information presented in the CV must be arranged according to the announced vacancy. Otherwise the advocacy and the appeal can be down rated no matter whether it is written in chronological or functional format or combination of both. Ill formatted CV are left behind while scrutiny. 2. Honesty: Inclusion of exaggeration, fake or tailored information always acts against the applicants. Truthful presentation often overcomes other lacking. 3. Clear: A clearly composed CV indicates the applicant...
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...What you don't include on your resume can be as important as what you do include. Here are 10 things you should leave off: 1. An objective. Resume objectives never help and often hurt. Not only do they feel outdated at this point, but they're all about what you want, rather than what this stage of the hiring process is all about--what the employer wants. Your resume should be about showing your experience, skills, and accomplishments. If you want to talk about how this particular position is the perfect next step in your career, use the cover letter for that. 2. Short-term jobs. Short-term jobs raise red flags for hiring managers, who will wonder if you were fired, couldn't do the work, or had trouble getting along with co-workers. Plus, a few months on a job won't typically be useful in showing any real accomplishments or advancement anyway. One exception to this rule is if the job was short-term because it was designed that way, like contract work or, say, working on a political campaign. Those won't raise the sorts of questions above, because you'll have an explanation that doesn't reflect on you poorly. 3. A functional format. Functional resumes (which list skills and abilities without including a chronological job history) are widely hated by employers, since they easily mask limited work experience or significant work gaps and make it difficult to understand a candidate's career progression. For most hiring managers, these resumes are an immediate red flag that you...
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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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...HOMEWORK WEEK 6 Mini Letter: requesting pay rise, requesting discount, requesting information Requesting pay rise Dear Mr. Schmitz, since I already joined the marketing department in your company three months ago, while still working on my Master’s degree, we have gained a lot of new ideas for increasing the profit, but also some fresh motivation. I believe that I have proved myself a valuable addition to the Marketing department and the whole team. I brought some fresh young air, but also new motivation with me. For this reason, I kindly request that you proceed with the raise of my payment as we already discussed. I appreciate your kind consideration of this request. Yours sincerely, Dominika Motylska. Requesting discount Dear Mrs. Zara, the day before yesterday I received the Shirt I ordered from your online store of Zara. As you can probably not well imagine, I discovered that the Shirt is a little bit damaged. Some stitching is not well processed and there is also a tiny whole on the left arm of the Shirt. In consequence, 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...
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...I am going to describe the recruitment documentation used in Tesco for the job of Customer service Assistant - Part time – Croydon. Document | Definition | Purpose | Usefulness to Tesco | Rating 1-10 | Usefulness to employee | Rating 1-10 | Job Description | A broad, general, and written statement of a specific job, based on the findings of a job analysis. It generally includes duties, purpose, responsibilities, scope, and working conditions of a job along with the job's title, and the name or designation of the person to whom the employee reports. Job description usually forms the basis of job specification. | The purpose of a job description is to inform the people interested in the job, the duties, purpose, responsibilities, scope, and working conditions of a job along with the job's title, and the name or designation of the person to whom the employee reports. | This helps Tesco to outline what the job will be about which could help them in their selection as hopefully the candidates will be people who are suitable for the specific role. They can base the interview on the job description and ask the candidates suitable questions relating to the job. | 7 | It lets the employee knows what type of job they are in for. It lists the actual things the employee has to do for example speak to customers and stock up shelves. | 10 | Person Specification | The person specification is a description of the qualifications, skills, experience, knowledge and other attributes (selection...
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