Do the preparation task first. Then watch the video and do the exercises. You can also read the transcript.
Preparation
Transcript
Philip: So, how many applications did we get, Marcia?
Marcia: Well, overall we've got over 200!
Philip: That many?
Marcia: Yes, but most of which we can discard right away ... people who don't have the right experience, qualifications, that kind of thing.
Philip: Of course.
Marcia: ... and then we get the people who submit ten-page-long CVs, or CVs in comic book font, or green ink, or ... they attach a photo of themselves disco dancing, you know the kind of thing? So, I've whittled down the serious candidates to a shortlist of 12 people.
Philip: And we'll interview all of them?
Marcia: I think we should but, obviously, I'll let you have a look first.
Philip: Great. So, who have we got then?
Marcia: Well, I think we've got some pretty strong candidates. Two in particular.
Philip: They have the right kind of profile?
Marcia: I'd certainly say so. Strong educational background, experience in multinational sales, language skills ...
Philip: Good. I look forward to meeting them.
Marcia: So, I'd say we do the standard interview format.
Philip: Sure.
Marcia: A few general questions, then on to specifics.
Philip: Yes, exactly. I want to hear specific details of when they've solved problems.
Marcia: Yes, and then something about 'vision', as you put it.
Philip: Yes ... what do you think about a brief presentation?
Marcia: I think that's a good idea. We could ask them to give a short presentation on where they see the company going and how they see themselves taking us there.
Philip: Great! You know something? I'm really looking forward to this!
Be concise, professional and not to put irrelevant facts
A good resume should meet the standard features of a CV. It should include one's educational background, professional experience with relevant tasks, language skills, software skills, and general interests. Additionally, if appropriate, it may include a professional photo and be written in a suitable font.
My tips are :
Professional photo
Not longer C.V
mention education, language, experience with company logo, Skills
My advice for creating a CV is as follows:
On the professional experiences description: Name of de company, position, time in the position, most important activities of your position, and if possible, your goals achieved. Be clear, and describe a timeline of your professional life.
Another thing is to describe why are you interested in the position and what you do for offering.
First, choosing the form for my CV should be light and Comfortable to the eye in its appearance.
then write my info as points
Arranging and separating them into departments, for example, the Education Department, the Experiences Department, the Activities Department, and the Languages Department.
Do:
- use ATS format
- quantify your task and achivements on your previous experience
- specify your experience and relate it with the job quaification
Dont's:
- give your personal number
- attach so much experience, even not related experience
My advices for people that has no experiencie in job interviews are:
- Answer just the things you were asked to
- Don't explain too much anything
- Show yourself confident, even if you are not
- Pay atention to what other candidates say, and use their words when is your turn, that shows interest in other people's speechs
No to do:
- Do not talk too much
- Don't look the floor while you are talking
- Do not look at yout cell phone, please!