This slide is all about readiness for job, ways of effective resume writing

1. Job Readiness Articles and
Posts
Prepared By: Tasnim Jahan, Data Science
and Business Analytics Intern, The Sparks
Foundation

2. Various things needed for getting hired
Do your research
Don’t be afraid to sell yourself
Have someone refer you
Make sure your resume matches the job description
Update your social media profiles
Be prepared with thoughtful questions
Own your strengths but also your weaknesses
Avoid only focusing on yourself

3. Have an elevator pitch ready
 Follow up — and remind them why they should hire you
Make your resume job-specific
Keep it simple and relevant
 Employment isn’t everything on a well-rounded resume
Dress the part — in person and on video
Share your story and experiences.

4.  Leave the negativity at the door
 Leverage your network to find new opportunities.
 Create a list of reliable references
 Apply more than once if it feels right.
 Focus on your achievements
 Stand out from the rest with one-of-a-kind details.
 Practice confident body language.
 Be engaged with the interviewer

5. key items to put on a resume
 Name and Contact Information
 Your LinkedIn Profile URL
 Resume summary or objective
 Education
 Professional history
 List of relevant skills, tools and certifications
 Additional relevant accomplishments and volunteer work
 Certifications, Awards and Accolades
 Volunteer Work and Extracurricular Activities

6. What Not to Include on a Resume
Typos and Errors
Pictures
Objective Statement
References
Irrelevant Experience and Skills
An Unprofessional Email Address
Untruths
Unprofessional email
Full mailing address

7.  Multiple phone numbers
 Outdated or irrelevant social media profiles
 Personal details
 Buzzwords
 Pronouns
 Elaborate formats and designs
 Embedded charts and images
 Spelling and grammatical errors
 Too much of the past
 Salary history
 References

8. Thank You