Eng_g Talk

7/29/2019 Eng_g Talk

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Some Hiring Realities

The Job Search The Cover Letter

The Resume

The Interview

Outline:


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Hiring Realities


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An Overview of Todays Hiring Realities

What do employers need?

More than intelligence, skills anddedication

Behaviors and attitudes aligned tocompany values and principles

Hire for attitude, train for skills

Ability to execute and deliver results


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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.


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Self Assessment


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What kind of company doyou want to work with or to

work for?

Do these companies want

you to work for them?


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What can I do?

Package

education skills

training

experience

Sell


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Take time to identify your goals,

values and options Come up with a general direction for

your life

Think about your hobbies and yourpastimes; your childhood dreams

Think about what you are good at

Establish your skills and your talents

Identify your weaknesses


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What company qualities are important toyou

Do you want to work for a private orgovernment agency or organization?

Do you want to work for a profit or non-profitorganization?

Are you looking for a large, securedcompany or do you prefer to take risk with asmall company with a potential for growth?

Do you want to relocate?

Do you want local or overseas employment?

Etc. etc. etc.


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Job Search


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Where to begin?

Start with the Basics or thevisible market:

Announcements at agencies Newspaper Advertisements

TV & Radio Advertisements

Bulletin Boards and Billboards

Job Fairs


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Then what?

Tap the hidden job market (80% are not

advertised): Networking

2/3 find jobs through networking andsuccess rate is 33%

Join a career or industry networking group

jobstreet, yahoo hotjobs, hotmail, jobsonline, etc.

Due Diligence (investigate/research)

Reach out (go after the hidden market)

Post and submit resumes on line


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Application

or

Cover Letter


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The Cover or Application Letter

Customize your Cover or Application Letter

Less about you; more of how you match withthe job

Review the job description (JD) or thequalifications 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


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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 prioritizeas 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


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Cover Letter

The Header

Includes the date

The recipients name andaddress

A brief salutation


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Cover Letter

The Opening Sentence/Paragraph

Express you interest in the position

The title of the position (and anyidentifying code listed in the job ad)

And where you saw theadvertisement or how you learnedabout the job


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Cover Letter The Body

Spell out how your skills, knowledge, talentsand experiences parallel or align with the jobdescription and the qualifications on the job ads

Sentences must be:

Clear

Simple

Brief

Remember KISS

Refer to your outline

Refer to your resume


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Cover Letter The Closing

Give your phone number

Include area code

Thank the recruiter for his/her

time


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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 thecompany


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Cover Letter Dos

Address the recruiter

Say hello

Introduce yourself

Sell yourself

Flatter your reader

Follow up

Wrap it up

Leave a great impression


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Cover Letter Donts

Do not send form letters

Do not use dollar words that you cannot define or understand

Do not write long, complicatedsentences

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


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Cover LetterJob Opening

2 ProcessEngineers

1 EquipmentEngineer

Engineering positions must begraduate of Engineering Coursepreferably major in Megatronics or EE

Experience in semicon/electronicsenvironment is an advantage

Knowledge in 7 QC Tools FMEA and 8DReports Generation

Experience inBurn-In Operations is anadvantage


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Cover LetterThe HR Manager

SEA Asia Philippines

EPZA, Loakan RoadBaguio City

Dear Sir/Madam:

I read your advertisement at the Baguio Midland Courier thatyou are in need of engineers to fill up several positions. Pleaseconsider this as an application for the position of a ProcessEngineer.

I am Rey L. Orille, a graduate of Electronics andCommunications of Saint Louis University, Baguio City. I had anopportunity to be exposed in the semicon/electronics environmentby way of my on-the-job training at Texas Instruments.


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Cover LetterWhile I may not have had the opportunity to learn the 7 QC

Tools FMEA and 8D Reports Generation, I am most willing to learnit if you get me employed. With my short stay in TI I missed thechance to be exposed in Burn-In Operations however I am mostwilling to be assigned in the area and learn the requirements of thejob.

Should you invite me for an interview I may be reachedthrough my mobile phone 09209931540 or through my e-mailaddress [email protected].

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
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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The Resume


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Your resume has only

a few seconds toimpress or

to end up in the trash


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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 haveone)


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The Resume

The Objective Gives recruiters an immediate

idea of who you are and what you

are looking for

Stress what youll add to thecompany not what you will takeaway


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The ResumeSample Objectives

Good: To contribute my knowledge and skills inengineering while growing in a healthy and challengingbusiness enterprise.

Good: To be able to work with a prominent organization

where I can use and eventually enhance my skills therebycontributing to the companys growth and success.

Acceptable: To be part of a company as a multi-skilledengineer and be able to serve the company with utmost

integrity, efficiency and vitality while gaining moreexperience and knowledge in the field of ECE.

Bad: A position commensurate to my qualifications andoffers the potential for further training and advancement.


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Experience

List Experiences in chronological order (from themost recent)Chronological Resume or

Arrange them by importance (based onrequirements mentioned on the ads)- Functional

Include:

Company Name

Location

Your Title and

Dates of employment

Give a brief description of your accomplishments

The Resume


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The ResumeExperience Emphasize your most important responsibilities

even if they were not your primary duties

Use active voice

Impress employers with cause-effect relationshipsand tangible results

Quantify achievements with numbers orpercentages

Use descriptions to highlight your sense of initiative

Paint yourself as a go-getter with strong verbs


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The ResumeSkills/Interests Mention technical or computer skills

List programming languages, software programs,operating systems, etc.

Certifications if any

Dont forget soft skills like foreign languagesspoken, 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


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The ResumeEducation

List the most recent education first

State:Degree

MajorMinor

Dates of attendance

Schools name

Location Include board examinations or other state

examinations taken (CS, etc.)You may want to put your rating


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The ResumeReferences 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 aspeople who have known you for less than 1 year

A reference must be able to confirm and elaborateinformation in your resume

Must be able to give positive feedback regarding your

skills, knowledge and experience

Former managers, clients and colleagues make the bestreferences

IMPORTANT: Ask permission


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The ResumeOther Valuable Tips Create several versions

Research on the specific job and about the company

Pay attention on the job requirements and highlight yourqualifications based on them (remember match ups)

Be simple and concise

Make every word meaningful

Choose fonts that are easy-to-read, clean andconsistent

Avoid non-traditional or overly creative fonts

Read, edit and re-read


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The Resume

Words Every Resume Should IncludeTeamwork

Flexibility

Detail oriented, Attention to details

Self-motivated


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The ResumeAvoid the following words & items

Assist, contribute and supportBetter: identify or describe what you did in

particular

Successfully

Responsible for

Abbreviations and AcronymsPersonal pronouns (WHENEVER POSSIBLE)

Negative Words


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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 appliedfor 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

Waiting Time


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Follow up through phone:

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 resumerecently

State the job you are interested in

Ask if they received the resume and if they are stillconsidering candidates

If you receive a recorded message, try to callagain later (last resort is recording)

Follow up call but know when to stop calling

Waiting Time:


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Follow up through text messages:

Follow up through text ONLY if you wereasked 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

Waiting Time:


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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.

Written Examination:


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The Interview


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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

The Interview


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What to wear

Attires in conservative colors

(black, navy blue, white, solid-

colored shirts)

Jewelry at a minimum for women

Wear a tie if necessary for men


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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


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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


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Conductduring 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


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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 stepshave you taken toward them?

Do you prefer working alone or in teams?


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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 somethingand failed. How did you handle it?

What do you see yourself 5 years from now?

You seem overqualified for this position.


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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 theapplication letter and Resume

In Summary


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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


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Good Luckand welcome to a

Whole New World

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