Useful for graduating students who are entering into job market – basics tips from making job application to job interview. Happy job lanindg

1. Making Job Application
CV Writing
Job Interviews
By:
Prof. M. Iqbal

2. Making Applications
Making job application include:
– By letter - often with a CV.
– By completing an application form.
– Over the phone.
– In person - at an interview.
– Over the internet
Aspects of applications include:
– CV writing
– Letter writing
– Applying for a job
– Going for an interview
– Making a presentation

3. Resume (CV – curriculum vitae) Writing
CV is your personal publicity leaflet –
selling document containing:
– Personal details
– Education, training and employment
– Qualifications and awards
– Relevant skills, qualities and achievements
– Names and addresses of people willing to
provide a reference

4. Principles and Types of CV
Principles
• Clearly expressed – 7Cs
• Well set out for easy to browse
• Concise and relevant
Basic Formats
• Chronological - Use when experience is consistent
• Functional - Use when experience is less
straightforward - breaks
• General - covers all major achievements and
skills.
• Specific CV for Specific purpose

5. CV Checklists
• Right Contact Name, address, pc, tele, fax, email
• Summary Statement – objective and brief on you
• Personal Details date of birth, marital status, health
• Details of School, Colleges and Universities
• Qualifications, achievements, skills and awards
• Experience of work e.g. part- full time, training
• Details of your hobbies and interests
• Association – membership professional or social
• Referees – two who give views on you

6. Preparing For an Interview
Some ‘Dos’ for job interview
• Do Research organization
• Do Act and appear as professional
• Do Adapt the way you present your skills
• Do Sell achievements
• Do Listen and answer carefully
• Do Keep positive, friendly and project
enthusiasm
• Do Bring any support information
• Do List of your own questions to ask
• Do Ask for feedback on your performance

7. Preparing For an Interview
Some ‘Don'ts’ for job interview
• Don’t Arrive unprepared
• Don’t Be too familiar. A bit of humour can help
• Don’t Go off and avoid questions
• Don’t Undersell yourself or talk too quickly
• Don’t Forget to ask some positive questions
• Don’t Look unmotivated and bored
• Don’t Jump in before question is completed
• Don’t Take rejection personally

8. Preparing For an Interview
Watch the following:
• Clothes & foot-wear – like company wear
• Extras – jewelry or perfume
• Planning your journey ahead
• Take spare CV and cover, Pen/Pad,
• First impressions – you will never get 2nd
chance
to have first impression
• Eye contact
• Friendly smile
• Firm handshake
• Upright posture

9. Thank
Good Luck
By:
Prof. Muhammad Iqbal

10. Thank
Good Luck
By:
Prof. Muhammad Iqbal