Winning That Job

Winning That Job

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  Rev 01 LiveStream Apr 2020 Prepared by Dennis Chan / Cheng Hing Nan WINNING THAT JOB! A PART OF THE CAREER ENERGISER SERIES
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  Resume with differentiation01 Interviewinsights02 Job Research03 Networking 04 Overview 05 06 Company Research Useful Tactics 07 Summary Summary Resume Interview Network Useful Tactics Company Research Job Research
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  3 Resume is yourkey to entry 1. The employer does not know you. Your resume is the ONLY “first impression”. 2. Make your resume attractive and easy to read – LESS is MORE.
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  4 Key elements ofa resume 1. Job Title / Career Summary 2. Core Competencies 3. Key Achievements 4. Career History 5. Contact Details 6. Qualifications & Training 7. Your Portrait Photo? 8. References? Impactful < 30 seconds Supporting Facts
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  Write an effectivecareer summary / objective Equipped with 15 years of Sales Executive leadership, achieving CAGR of 15% over last 3 years, reaching US$ 20 million revenue in a matured South East Asia semiconductor industry, seeking a Sales & Marketing leadership role with a local start-up or a growth industry with responsibility across Asia Pacific. An experienced Customer Service Manager trained in a world class company SIA, equipped with comprehensive service experience dealing with customers from all over the world, prepared to bring structured training programs, best practices and effective management philosophies to a MNC in training industry to pursue my passion in excellent customer service, under a contractual or permanent basis.
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  6 List your corecompetencies Core Competencies Recommended Business Development Business Development across Asia and specialises in FMCG and Consumer Electronics Team Building Team building through training, individual coaching and informal events Problem Solving Proactive approach and conflict management in problem solving Leadership Multi-cultural and hands-on leadership style
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  7 Include your keyachievements Your key achievements goes beyond your job scope! Use the C.A.R format • C : Challenges / Problems • A : Actions taken to solve the challenge • R : Results achieved ($, %, awards) Title Your Role Achievements Project Manager Completed 6 projects worth $12 million Participated in pre-sales bidding, won $3 million PUB project, completed within 4 months aggressive schedule & budget, contributed 28% net margin. Auditor Successfully investigated 5 cases of potential fraud Developed and implemented a process to enhance early fraud detection, improved case closure by 50% (from 12 cases to 18 cases per year). Awarded Letter of Recognition 2012.
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  8 Address interview questions with 4Q technique
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  9 Interview Tips ✓ Besensitive to your interviewer, especially the younger hiring manager ✓ Be respectful to the HR people, even though they may not know as much as you, but they hold the key to your next step. ✓ Remember to pause, allowing the interviewer to ask questions and allowing you to check their body language ✓ Exchange name cards ✓ You are here to contribute, not to learn ✓ Radiate your passion!
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  10 3 Stages ofInterviews Verification • Accuracy • Relevancy • Salary Technical Assessment • Hard skills (core) • Soft skills (situational Qs) • Commitment • Energy Cultural Fit • Personality • Ability to connect • Intangible chemistry
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  11 Why must Ido Job Research? • Know how the role came about • Identify and prepare for possible challenges when taking on the job • To find a sponsor /connection who might refer you to the job • Seek common ground • Understand your interviewer (hiring manager)
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  12 Ways to conductcompany research • Company research typically takes 5 hours to 5 days • Sources of data • Google Image search • Company website • Your business contacts • Record your sources (URL) • Organise and internalise each slide
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  13 Re-activate your Network Who? • Bosses / Supervisors • Peers • Subordinates • Suppliers • Customers • Business partners How? • Search them out and re-connect using LinkedIn • Leverage existing business contacts & personal friends
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  14 Summary 1. Differentiate yourresume to attract and win an interview slot. 2. Use the 4Q model, interview stages, remote interview. 3. Job research on the job challenges and find your “sponsor”. 4. Conduct company research to equip yourselves with intimate knowledge about their business, competition and market trends. 5. Reactivate your network to facilitate your job search – 70% of jobs are secured through your personal & social media network. 6. Locate your lost contacts to seek job opportunity or facilitate your career switch! Summary Resume Interview Network Useful Tactics Company Research Job Research
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  What’s Next? • VisitCareers Connect online for more resources on job search strategies and tips on resume, interviews, networking and more • This is a preview of the Winning that Job! Workshop. Why not build a strong job search plan and strategy by signing up with Careers Connect! REGISTER HERE