Job readiness Article and post
- 1. The Sparks Foundation inspiring innovating integrating #Task 2 Presented By : Richa Jain Human Resource : Talent Acquisition JOB readiness and posts
- 2. Need of Networking • The beauty of LinkedIn is that once you are connected with someone You are now also connected with the entire network. Benefits of using LinkedIn are: • Gain exposure to Hiring Managers and Recruiters. • Demonstrate your knowledge, credibility and leadership expertise • Use LinkedIn as a research tool • LinkedIn has a great job board • You can gain social proof for your skills and talents • Follow Companies • Join LinkedIn Groups
- 3. Get ready for interview Job interview is the most important step in your job search journey. This is the best chance to show how you qualify for the job. • Review the job description • Thoroughly researching the company • Decide what you will wear • Plan your journey to the interview • Prepare for questions you will be asked • Prepare your questions for the employer • Following up with the employer
- 4. DO’s *Dress up smartly *Make eye contact, and begin with a strong handshake. *Sit still, with your feet firmly on the ground. Help you maintain your posture and avoid fidgeting. *Remember your CV details. Particularly you're interviewing for. *Make a note of your questions. Bring a note-pad if you feel you might forget important points. *Show case your talent Don'ts *Don’t get late to the interview. *Do not dress sloppily or inappropriately. * A strict no to smoking * No need to volunteer your shortfalls unless asked directly. *Don’t criticise your current or previous employer as it will give false impression. Interview
- 5. Steps to make a Resume • Your resume gives you the opportunity to tailor your career story to a specific role or company. The steps are: • Pick a right format • Start with your basic information • Add in your work experience • Consider including volunteer work and other experience. • Your education • List out your skills and interest • Tailor it to the JOB • Edit & Refine your resume before sending it.
- 6. Resume • DO’s • Tailor your resume with the current position. • Customize your resume to match the job description. • Keep a consistent and easy readable format • In each section ,list the things in reverse chronological order • Qualify and quantify your experience include number & percentage • Highlight special accomplishment • Expand on professional , volunteer, classroom experiences to show transferable skills • Don’ts • use table or templates • Make general claims without backing them with examples • Mislead employers about your GPA, skills, or abilities. • Include long, generic objective statements. Employers won’t read them! • Submit references on the same page as your resume. They should be kept in a separate document and provided when the employer asks for them. • Don’t go over two pages, but this will depend on the amount of experience you have. • Apply to multiple positions that match your career interests. •
- 7. Thank you The Sparks Foundation for giving me this opportunity. #GRIPApril2021