Outline:

Some Hiring Realities

The Job Search

The Cover Letter

The Resume The Interview

Hiring Realities

An Overview of Todays Hiring Realities

What

do employers need?

More

than intelligence, skills and dedication

Behaviors

and attitudes aligned to company values and principles

for attitude, train for skills to execute and deliver results

Hire

Ability

An Overview of Todays Hiring Realities

What are the credentials that employers look for to be able to assess what they need?

Application letter/Cover Letter Resume/CV and other relevant documents

TOR NBI Clearance, Police Clearance Employment Certificate, Training Certificate, etc. SSS No., TIN, Philhealth No.

Self Assessment

What kind of company do you want to work with or to work for? Do these companies want you to work for them?

What can I do?

Package

education skills training experience

Sell

Take time to identify your goals, values and options

Come up with a general direction for your life

Think about your hobbies and your pastimes; your childhood dreams Think about what you are good at

Establish your skills and your talents

Identify your weaknesses

What company qualities are important to you

Do you want to work for a private or government agency or organization? Do you want to work for a profit or non-profit organization?

Are you looking for a large, secured company or do you prefer to take risk with a small company with a potential for growth? Do you want to relocate?
Do you want local or overseas employment? Etc. etc. etc.

Job Search

Where to begin?
Start with the Basics or the visible market:

Announcements at agencies Newspaper Advertisements TV & Radio Advertisements Bulletin Boards and Billboards Job Fairs

Then what? Tap the hidden job market (80% are not advertised):

Networking 2/3 find jobs through networking and success rate is 33% Join a career or industry networking group jobstreet, yahoo hotjobs, hotmail, jobson line, etc. Due Diligence (investigate/research) Reach out (go after the hidden market) Post and submit resumes on line

Application or Cover Letter

The Cover or Application Letter

Customize your Cover or Application Letter

Less about you; more of how you match with the job
Review the job description (JD) or the qualifications on the advertisement Note parallels between the JD and requirements vs. your qualifications, skills, knowledge and talents These notes will make up the body of your letter

The Outline

You may find a lot to include in your cover letter

Pick up the strongest parallels (match ups) using the advertisement as a guide
Ask: What does the advertisement prioritize as the primary responsibility? Once youve decided what to include, decide on the order

Important: feature your strongest points

NOTE: Cover letter should NOT be longer than one (1) page

Cover Letter

The Header Includes the date

The recipients name and address A brief salutation

Cover Letter

The Opening Sentence/Paragraph

Express you interest in the position

The title of the position (and any identifying code listed in the job ad) And where you saw the advertisement or how you learned about the job

Cover Letter

The Body

Spell out how your skills, knowledge, talents and experiences parallel or align with the job description and the qualifications on the job ads Sentences must be: Clear Simple Brief Remember KISS Refer to your outline Refer to your resume

Cover Letter

The Closing

Give your phone number

Include area code Thank the recruiter for his/her time

Cover Letter

Some Tips

Avoid Typos and grammatical errors

Name that job

Taylor fit your cover letters

Dont repeat yourself

Dont focus on what the company can do for you Focus on what you can do for the company

Cover Letter

Dos

Address the recruiter Say hello Introduce yourself Sell yourself Flatter your reader Follow up Wrap it up Leave a great impression

Cover Letter

Donts
Do not send form letters Do not use dollar words that you can not define or understand

Do not write long, complicated sentences

Do not write more than one page Do not exaggerate, brag or lie

Cover Letter

Job Opening
2 Process Engineers
1 Equipment Engineer

Engineering positions must be graduate of Engineering Course preferably major in Megatronics or EE

Experience in semicon/electronics environment is an advantage Knowledge in 7 QC Tools FMEA and 8D Reports Generation

Experience inBurn-In Operations is an advantage

Cover Letter

The HR Manager SEA Asia Philippines EPZA, Loakan Road Baguio City Dear Sir/Madam: I read your advertisement at the Baguio Midland Courier that you are in need of engineers to fill up several positions. Please consider this as an application for the position of a Process Engineer. I am Rey L. Orille, a graduate of Electronics and Communications of Saint Louis University, Baguio City. I had an opportunity to be exposed in the semicon/electronics environment by way of my on-the-job training at Texas Instruments.

Cover Letter

While I may not have had the opportunity to learn the 7 QC Tools FMEA and 8D Reports Generation, I am most willing to learn it if you get me employed. With my short stay in TI I missed the chance to be exposed in Burn-In Operations however I am most willing to be assigned in the area and learn the requirements of the job. Should you invite me for an interview I may be reached through my mobile phone 09209931540 or through my e-mail address reyece@yahoo.com. I am looking forward to being a part of your company and be able tocontribute my knowledge and skills. Very truly yours, Rey L. Orille

The Resume

Your resume has only a few seconds to impress or to end up in the trash

The Resume

Contact Information
Listed at the top of the resume Include: Full Name Mailing address Phone Number and E-mail address (if you have one) Include personal web site (if you have one)

The Resume

The Objective
Gives recruiters an immediate idea of who you are and what you are looking for
Stress what youll add to the company not what you will take

away

The Resume

Sample Objectives

Good: To contribute my knowledge and skills in engineering while growing in a healthy and challenging business enterprise. Good: To be able to work with a prominent organization where I can use and eventually enhance my skills thereby contributing to the companys growth and success. Acceptable: To be part of a company as a multi-skilled engineer and be able to serve the company with utmost integrity, efficiency and vitality while gaining more experience and knowledge in the field of ECE. Bad: A position commensurate to my qualifications and offers the potential for further training and advancement.

Experience

The Resume

List Experiences in chronological order (from the most recent) Chronological Resume or Arrange them by importance (based on requirements mentioned on the ads)- Functional

Include: Company Name Location Your Title and Dates of employment

Give a brief description of your accomplishments

Experience

The Resume

Emphasize your most important responsibilities even if they were not your primary duties Use active voice Impress employers with cause-effect relationships and tangible results Quantify achievements with numbers or percentages Use descriptions to highlight your sense of initiative Paint yourself as a go-getter with strong verbs

Skills/Interests

The Resume

Mention technical or computer skills List programming languages, software programs, operating systems, etc. Certifications if any Dont forget soft skills like foreign languages spoken, public speaking and communication skills Include memberships in professional organizations Mentioning Interests, activities and hobbies is optional It can portray a well rounded individual, but It can also raise eyebrows NOTE: be careful of what you list

The Resume

Education

List the most recent education first

State:
Degree Major Minor Dates

of attendance Schools name Location

Include board examinations or other state examinations taken (CS, etc.)

You

may want to put your rating

References

The Resume

Optional (employers will assume you will provide them upon request)

Your best friend is not your best reference

Avoid using friends and family members as well as people who have known you for less than 1 year

A reference must be able to confirm and elaborate information in your resume

Must be able to give positive feedback regarding your skills, knowledge and experience Former managers, clients and colleagues make the best references IMPORTANT: Ask permission

Other Valuable Tips

The Resume

Create several versions Research on the specific job and about the company Pay attention on the job requirements and highlight your qualifications based on them (remember match ups) Be simple and concise

Make every word meaningful

Choose fonts that are easy-to-read, clean and consistent Avoid non-traditional or overly creative fonts Read, edit and re-read

The Resume

Words Every Resume Should Include

Teamwork
Flexibility

Detail

oriented, Attention to details

Self-motivated

The Resume

Avoid the following words & items

Assist,

contribute and support

Better:

identify or describe what you did in particular

Successfully Responsible

for and Acronyms

Abbreviations Personal

pronouns (WHENEVER POSSIBLE) Words

Negative

Waiting Time
What to do after Submission of Resume
(and you havent receive a notice or a call)

Wait (at least a week)

Follow up through e-mail:

Send a short e-mail message for follow up Put your full name and title of the position applied for in the subject line Write a professional note reiterating your interest Attached your resume again Include your full name in the file of your resume

Proofread before you send

Follow up through phone:

Waiting Time:

Rehearse what you want to say or ask Write it down Keep conversation short and sweet
Introduce

yourself Remind the recruiter that you submitted a resume recently State the job you are interested in Ask if they received the resume and if they are still considering candidates

If you receive a recorded message, try to call again later (last resort is recording) Follow up call but know when to stop calling

Waiting Time:

Follow up through text messages:

Follow up through text ONLY if you were asked to follow up through this medium Send text messages at the right time and at the right day Limit text to:

Your name Position applied for Ask for status

Know when to stop sending messages Avoid using text-lingo

Written Examination:

Precedes an Interview I.Q. Examination

Verbal and non-verbal Logical reasoning

Technical Examination Examination/Test related to course Behavioral and Psychological Tests Etc. etc. etc.

The Interview

The Interview

Getting ready for the interview

Do your homework Practice makes perfect Be careful of what you eat and how much Do not forget your Resume Travel ahead and investigate Eyes and ears are everywhere

What to wear

Attires in conservative colors

(black, navy blue, white, solidcolored shirts)

Jewelry at a minimum for women

Wear a tie if necessary for men

What NOT to wear

For women:

short skirts and opened toed shoes Bare legs Floral prints and brightly patterned blouses

For men:

ill fitting suits Eccentric or flashy ties Turtle necks Polo shirts

Conduct during the interview

Do not be overly friendly Do not expect career coaching Do not ask for insider information Do not request special treatment Do not interrupt Look at the interviewer eye to eye Maintain the right posture

Conduct during the interview

Avoid the following:

Hands behind the head Palm down gestures Tilting head Laughing on your own

Dont worry about sweating And remember to put off your cell phone Thank the interviewer at the end

Most Common Questions

Tell me about yourself. Why do you want to work for us? Were you ever fired or forced to resign? Why have you held so many positions in such a short period of time? Explain this gap in your employment record? What have you been doing during this time? What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses? What are your long-range career goals, and what steps have you taken toward them? Do you prefer working alone or in teams?

Most Common Questions

Are you a leader? Describe a time when you had to show leadership. What do you do when others disagree with your ideas? What motivates you to go the extra mile? Describe the most creative thing you've ever accomplished. Tell me about a time when you tried something and failed. How did you handle it? What do you see yourself 5 years from now? You seem overqualified for this position.

The Waiting Game

Wait for at least one week Follow up personally Follow up through phone Avoid following up through text messages See tips on following up the application letter and Resume

In Summary

Know yourself Know others Know how to write well Know your value Know your market Know the players Know how to communicate Know how to sell yourself Know your history Know more

Good Luck and welcome to a Whole New World