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Sudan International University: Faculty of Business Studies MBA Program
Sudan International University: Faculty of Business Studies MBA Program
Sudan International University: Faculty of Business Studies MBA Program
LECTURE Eight Selling yourself: resume In this Lecture you will learn:
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What is a Resume?
A marketing tool
A selling tool that allows you to highlight to an employer
how you can contribute to the company. The first impression a potential employer has of you.
Types of Resumes
A Paper Resume
Should be clean, concise, professional, and pleasing to
An Electronic Resume
A plain text resume for on-line submission
Typically must conform to employer specifications
An HTML Resume
Typically includes links to homepage, images,
Avoid this type of resume Most people dont want an employer walking around in
their homepage
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job for which you are applying. Make statement clear, concise, and to the point. Avoid usage of pronouns such as I and my in your objective.
Bad: I want to get a job
To attain an position in the computer industry. Good: To attain a challenging job in the computer industry working with database or network security. Avoid being overly specific to single company To attain a position at 3M Pharmaceuticals working on 7 Use objectives from the companys job Advertizement
Weak:
earned .
It is preferred only academic or servicerelated items
Dont
include hobbies or activities not related to the job or your story. Dont include volunteer work unless there is a direct and positive link with the job or your story.
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information
Position and time-span on the second line
Use only year, not month and year (avoids time gaps)
problem solvers
Some candidate may not have any work experience. In such cases they can be innovative and use headings such:
language proficiencies,
computer competency, special skills,
professional memberships,
and various accomplishments.
The candidate can think of any number of categories and use the one that is most suitable and is able to create an impact.
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Database Systems
Data Mining
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new graduates.
Most new grads dont get the opportunity to use this section.
which you have made real contribution. Each project should have at least two bullets (focus on outcomes).
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of your selling points. Each paragraph should be stand alone (could be moved to different location in text).
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The features that need to be kept in mind at the time of writing application letters are as follows:
Make your letter individualistic.
Highlight specific traits. Catch the readers attention. Innovate and apply strategies in the opening paragraph. Why should the reader read he letter and on the basis of that shortlist me as ne of the suitable candidates? Highlight your educational/professional qualifications. Sustain interest by spelling out your strongest qualification. The strongest point in favor of the 16 candidate is his on-job experience; which should be
interviews
Tips to assist the scanning process Dont use italics, underlining, or graphics Use bold only for headers Use scanner-friendly fonts
Times New Roman, Courier, Helvetica, or Arial are
good examples
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Posting Online
Common mistake formatting that doesnt make the trip Convert to text only Use PDF if allowed Proofread carefully after conversion If they ask about salary, leave it empty
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Writing the resume using table formats (columns). Using a resume that is password protected (without sending the password). Including references - but not professional ones - just friends and co-workers. Having no contact information on the resume or including a phone number that is no longer valid. When a candidate's email address is not appropriate for the work environment. Example: BigFoxyMama@.com Resumes that are too long. Most seem to feel that general descriptions pertaining to work history for the last 10 years is sufficient. Resume stuffing, for example, listing of every software application you've ever touched as a "skill". Education written so its not clear if the degree was obtained. Job hopping, which could be contract positions but it's not
writing as a result of: A referral from a contact? (If so, mention the persons name). An advertisement? To entice interest in your expertise? Connecting with a professional Recruiting service? Actively seeking a new challenge? 7. If sending via hard copy, avoid using coloured paper. If sending electronically, avoid incorporating shading and underlining which can cause problems when scanned. 8. Be prepared! Always send a customized cover letter to accompany your resume. 9. Proofread for spelling and grammar before signing and sending the cover letter.
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Good Examples
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Bad Example
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THE END
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