CV Writing/Interview Skills

Abdullah Saqib Rangle Consulting/Acumen

Typical Recruitment Process

Negotiating
Job Posting
& Follow up

Job Job
Interview (s) Description

Cover Letter
+ CV
Typical Recruitment Process

Negotiating How did you find out about

Job Posting
& Follow up the role & organization?

How to deal with

success or failure?

Job Job How well do you know

Interview (s) Description whats expected of the role?

Cover Letter
References? Your first impression
+ CV
Quiz

What is the initial amount of time an employer

takes to review an applicants resume?
Quiz

What is the initial amount of time an employer

takes to review an applicants resume?

15-20s Minimum
45s Maximum
Thought

Why do you need a CV?

Thought

Why do you need a CV?

A marketing tool?
To obtain an interview not a job?
Requirement
CV or Resume?

OR
Components of your profile

Your identity (Name, Contact & Location online/offline)

Education & Qualifications
Work Experience
Additional Information
Interests
Achievements
Nationality (if relevant)
Languages (if relevant)
DOs Carefully evaluate application requirements, first

Use action verbs

Use short, concise sentences
Use #, %, $ amounts
Keep resume/CV easy to read
Keep CV less than two pages
Use bullet points
DONTs Carefully evaluate application requirements, first

Do not use the pronouns such as I, me,

my, etc.
Do not include references (if not a
requirement)
Do not clutter your resume with
nonessential information
Do not make any misrepresentations
Do not include personal information
thats not required
CNIC, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, photograph,
etc.
Discussion
How to deal with:
- Interview Call
- Job Interview
- Following up
5 General Tips

Understand yourself Be honest!

Research well organization, role, interviewer, employees

Why are you a good fit?

Time management be ready to introduce yourself in less than a minute

Personal experiences & stories to address situational & behavioral aspects

Lets practice & learn
 Hard work beats talent if
Questions?
talent doesnt work hard!