Getting a job Presenters Farzad Samie Fereydoon Izady

Getting a job: Presenters: Farzad Samie Fereydoon Izady Mohsen Eftekhari

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Outline What kind of job do I want? l Find the job l Where do I find job postings ? l What should go in my application? l What to do at an interview ? l Interview l Test l Agreement l 3

What kind of job I want? l Interest, education, experience, ready to move? l The better qualified you are, the better your chances of success. • What kind of work environment would you be most comfortable in? 4

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What kind of job? (cont( 6

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Find a job: l How do I find jobs to apply? l When are jobs in your field posted? l Where are jobs in your field posted? l Tell everyone that you are in the job market l Check for postings in your department l Check web sites from fields of interest 8

Find a job: (cont) l. Research Use Let Look everybody internet in newspaper companies services knowclassifieds you where areyou looking. would for a job. be interested working. l. Networking – most jobs are not posted l. Only 20% of jobs advertised 9

Hidden jobs: l A job that needs a new worker, but that has not been announced as an open vacancy l According to studies some 40 -80% of all open vacancies are not openly advertised l The most important way to find a worker to these are networks and open applications 10

Before you apply… Know yourself… what do you want? l Do you have any restrictions? l l Geography l Visa/immigration status l Health 11

Before you apply… · Collect as much information as you can about the company and the work they do. · Do you have the right skills, qualities? · Does this job feel right for you? 12

Apply Cover Letter l Resume l CV l Application l Interview l 13

Cover Letter and Resume Provide these as samples of your work l Highlight your skills l Show you can help l Connect the dots l Answer any obvious objections l Raise no questions l 14

CV l l Family information Military information Education Relevant work experience: l l l Newest on the top Employer, title and time Description of the substance most relevant in the vacancy you are applying Summer- and other short jobs can be grouped together Language skills Hobbies 15

CV HEADINGS: · · · A CV SHOULD INCLUDE: · PERSONAL DETAILS · EDUCATION · WORK EXPERIENCE A CV WOULD USUALLY INCLUDE: · SKILLS · INTERESTS OPTIONAL: · CAREER OBJECTIVE · CAREER SUMMARY 16

Public and private sector Use different approach for Public Sector vs. Private Sector l l l Submit CV with cover letter highlighting a few key selection criteria matches Public Sector Cover letter, official application form, document which addresses essential and desirable criteria, and resume l Selection committee will cull applicants if essential criteria not met l 17

Application • Use the asked form (usually 1 A 4 + CV) l In time, or immediately l Clear l Just for this particular job l Use typewriter or computer 18

Application Usually max. 1 A 4 l Important: l l Why are you interested about this job l Why you think you are suitable for it l “Soft” information about yourself l Wished salary if asked l References l Don’t: l Reply the information that can be found in the CV l Bash your present employer 19

What are employers looking for? l Academic Skills Communication l Learning l Thinking l • Personal Traits Positive attitudes and behaviors l Responsibility l Adaptability l 20

What are employers … (cont. ) • Team work skills l Understand contribute to the organization’s goals l Work within the culture of the group l Make decisions in group and support the outcome l Exercise “give and take” l Leadership ability 21

Interview: l You only get an interview if the interviewer thinks you can do the job on offer. l You are in total control of the information you give about yourself. 22

Interview objectives: Can you do the job ? l Will you ‘fit in’ ? l An opportunity to assess you and determine your suitability for the job l A means of assessing your abilities/skills/interest and motivation l 23

Arrive Early. . 30 minutes early gives you time to……. l Find location l Relax & freshen up etc. l Read additional information l Take in the atmosphere l Do a longer interview perhaps 24

Phases of the interview: l Settling In l Business l Over to you l Closure relaxing small talk obtaining information about the applicant providing information to the applicant Interviewer thanks candidate and explains the next move 25

Interview: (how to treat(? l Handshake l How you sit l Eye contact l Smile l Reinforce what you are saying-examples l Be positive about previous work experiences l Use “I’m not too familiar with that…. but” 26

Interview: (Type of questions( l Specific what subjects are you taking? l Technical If you don’t know the answer try to use the but technique l Hypothetical test your speed and clarity of thought l Reflective enable you to deepen your responses 27

Some questions? l l l l Tell me about yourself. What are your strengths and weaknesses? How do you feel you can help this organization? Why do you want to work here? Here is a situation. . How would you handle it? in Where do you see yourself 5 years? 10 years? How do you spend your spare time? 28

Questions you should ask: l l l What responsibilities are involved with this position? What are the major problems that need to be tackled? Where does the position fit within the organization? What is the organization’s direction? What is the time line for filling the position? Do NOT ask what the starting salary would be. 29

After the Interview l It is fine to call and ask about the progress of decision making if deadlines have passed. l Send a thank you letter even if your are rejected! l You never know what other opportunities may come up at that company. 30

Interview (cont( l A virtual interview: http: //www. interviewcoach. com/interview. html 31

10 Reasons Why You May Not Get a Job 1. You’re not qualified 2. You may lack enthusiasm. 3. Failure to establish your worth to the prospective employer 4. Unclear job goals eliminate many candidates from further consideration 32

10 Reasons …(cont. ) 5. Bad mouthing previous employers 6. Poor personal appearance 7. Unprepared for the interview 8. You may lack interpersonal skills 33

10 Reasons …(cont. ) 9. Revealing your weaknesses will usually end your chances for getting a job offer 10. Failure to sell yourself 34

Personal evaluation tests l Either together with interview or separate l Four types (at least): l l l Self-evaluating tests Projective tests Ability tests Group situations Why testing? l To make sure the applicant fits to the job and the working community 35

Working agreement: l Periodic verbal or permanent, written or 36

Working agreement: (cont( l Demand all the details agreed to be written Wage, benefits, holidays, exceptions l The time of the agreement, working hours, trial period l Tasks, the job location l 37

Working agreement: (cont( l Tell the employer all the important aspects concerning the work Illnesses, pregnancy, allergies l secondary occupations, shares of small companies (if working there) l Very close relations to competitors l 38

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What makes you attractive? l What you really need l l l programs you’ve written for fun outside of class/work experience, preferably related to the new job be a decent Human; can you fit in their environment? confident attitude knowledge of development process not just coding something that makes you different and/or wellrounded; e. g. speak multiple languages 40

What to do during college? • Written programs for fun outside of class/work l Do part-time jobs, get an internship l Do research with professors l Pay attention in data structures & software engineering courses l Get to know lots of your schoolmates 41

References : l How to Get Any Job With Any Major, by Donald Asher, Ten Speed Press, 2003 http: //www. jobcentreplus. gov. uk/JCP l http: //www. interviewcoach. com l http: //catalogue. learndirect. co. uk l http: //www. jobstep. net l http: //www. gabbitas. co. uk l http: //www. replant. ca l 42

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