INTRODUCTION
Tips & Tricks :
They
also give you a chance to find out if the job and company are right for you.
Follow the tips here to ace your interviews.
Review
common interview questions. Practice answering them with
someone else or in front of a mirror. Come prepared with stories that relate to
the skills that the employer wants, while emphasizing your:
- Strengths
- Willingness to work and flexibility
- Leadership skills
- Ability and willingness to learn
new things
- Contributions to the organizations
in which you have worked or volunteered
- Creativity in solving problems and
working with people
Figure
out in advance how well you qualify for the job. For each requirement listed in
the job posting, write down your qualifications. This can show you if you lack
a particular skill. Plan how you will address this in the interview so you can
convince the interviewer that you can learn the skill.
Make
a list of questions that you would like to ask during the interview. Pick
questions that will demonstrate your interest in the job and the company. This
might include commenting on the news you learned from the company website, and
then asking a question related to it. Also ask questions about the job you will
be expected to perform, like:
- What are the day-to-day
responsibilities of this job?
- How will my responsibilities and
performance be measured? By whom?
- Could you explain your
organizational structure?
- What computer equipment and
software do you use?
- What is the organization's plan for
the next five years?
Be
prepared. Remember to bring important items to the
interview:
- Notebook and pens
- Extra copies of your resume and a
list of references
- Copies of letter(s) of
recommendation, licenses, transcripts, etc.
- Portfolio of work samples
On
the day of the interview, remember to:
- Plan your schedule so you arrive 10
to 15 minutes early.
- Go by yourself.
- Look professional. Dress in a
manner appropriate to the job.
- Leave your MP3 player, coffee,
soda, or backpack at home or in your car.
- Turn off your cell phone.
- Bring your sense of humor and
SMILE!
Display
confidence during the interview , but let the
interviewer start the dialogue. Send a positive message with your body
language.
- Shake hands firmly, but only if a
hand is offered to you first.
- Maintain eye contact.
- Listen carefully. Welcome all
questions, even the difficult ones, with a smile.
- Give honest, direct answers.
- Develop answers in your head before
you respond. If you don't understand a question, ask for it to be repeated
or clarified. You don't have to rush, but you don't want to appear
indecisive.
End
the interview with a good impression. A positive end to
the interview is another way to ensure your success.
- Be courteous and allow the
interview to end on time.
- Restate any strengths and
experiences that you might not have emphasized earlier.
- Mention a particular accomplishment
or activity that fits the job.
- If you want the job, say so!
- Find out if there will be
additional interviews.
- Ask when the employer plans to make
a decision.
- Indicate a time when you may
contact the employer to learn of the decision.
Don't
forget to send a thank-you note or letter after the interview.
Example Introduction
Assalamu’alaikum wr.wb
Good Morning Sir/Madam.
The First, thank you very much for reading my applicationand thank you for
choosing me. I am glad could be selected to do this interview. My Name is Tri
Setyanisa Wulandari, I am 20 years and I stayed in Jl. Lumbu Barat, Rawalumbu,
East Bekasi.
I’m looking for an
opportunity to work as Accounting Staff in PT. TELEKOMUNIKASI INDONESIA Tbk. I have
good behavior and has the ability in accordance with the requirements. My professional
experience and my awareness of your unparalled reputation have led me to want
to work for your company.
I have a bachelor
degree with a major in Accounting. I graduated from Gunadarma University.
During my 4 years of undergraduate study, my academic results were always
distinguished. I was granted a scholarship every semester.
I have learned the
values of teamwork and commitment, how to win, how to work hard, how to
concentrate and focus on goals, and how to balance my time and priorities. The
passing years have offered me a good chance to give full play to my creativity,
intelligence and diligence. If I accepted this job I will try to do the best
for this position.
Thank you Sir/Madam.
Wassalamu’alaikum wr.wb
CV/CURRICULUM
VITAE
Tips
and Tricks :
When it comes to
applying for a new job, your CV could be just the ticket to get you that
initial foot in the door and secure an interview – but how do you ensure your
CV is added to the interview pile rather than thrown straight in the bin?
Putting together a
successful CV is easy once you know how. It's a case of taking all your skills
and experience and tailoring them to the job you're applying for. But what if
you don't meet the right criteria? Well, I've put together the following tips to
help you get started in creating a successful CV and securing your first (or
next) arts job.
Get the basics right
There is no right or
wrong way to write a CV but there are some common sections you should cover.
These include: personal and contact information; education and qualifications;
work history and/or experience; relevant skills to the job in question; own
interests, achievements or hobbies; and some references.
Presentation is key
A successful CV is
always carefully and clearly presented, and printed on clean, crisp white
paper. The layout should always be clean and well structured and CVs should
never be crumpled or folded, so use an A4 envelope to post your applications.
Always remember the CV
hotspot – the upper middle area of the first page is where the recruiter's eye
will naturally fall, so make sure you include your most important information
there.
Stick to no more than
two pages of A4
A good CV is clear,
concise and makes every point necessary without waffling. You don't need pages
and pages of paper – you just keep things short and sweet. A CV is a
reassurance to a potential employer, it's a chance to tick the right boxes. And
if everything is satisfied, there's a better chance of a job interview. Also,
employers receive dozens of CVs all the time so it's unlikely they'll read each
one cover to cover. Most will make a judgment about a CV within sections, so
stick to a maximum of two pages of A4 paper.
Understand the job
description
The clues are in the
job application, so read the details from start to finish. Take notes and
create bullet points, highlighting everything you can satisfy and all the bits
you can't. With the areas where you're lacking, fill in the blanks by adapting
the skills you do have. For example, if the job in question requires someone
with sales experience, there's nothing stopping you from using any retail work
you've undertaken – even if it was something to help pay the bills through
university. It will demonstrate the skills you do have and show how they're
transferable.
Tailor the CV to the
role
When you've established
what the job entails and how you can match each requirement, create a CV
specifically for that role. Remember, there is no such thing as a generic CV.
Every CV you send to a potential employee should be tailored to that role so don't
be lazy and hope that a general CV will work because it won't.
Create a unique CV for
every job you apply for. You don't have to re-write the whole thing, just adapt
the details so they're relevant.
Making the most of
skills
Under the skills
section of your CV don't forget to mention key skills that can help you to
stand out from the crowd. These could include: communication skills; computer
skills; team working; problem solving or even speaking a foreign language.
Skills can come out of the most unlikely places, so really think about what
you've done to grow your own skills, even if you take examples from being in a
local sports team or joining a voluntary group – it's all relevant.
Making the most of
interests
Under interests,
highlight the things that show off skills you've gained and employers look for.
Describe any examples of positions of responsibility, working in a team or
anything that shows you can use your own initiative. For example, if you ran
your university's newspaper or if you started a weekend league football team
that became a success.
Include anything that
shows how diverse, interested and skilled you are. Don't include passive
interests like watching TV, solitary hobbies that can be perceived as you
lacking in people skills. Make yourself sound really interesting.
Making the most of
experience
Use assertive and
positive language under the work history and experience sections, such as
"developed", "organised" or "achieved". Try to
relate the skills you have learned to the job role you're applying for. For
example: "The work experience involved working in a team," or
"This position involved planning, organisation and leadership as I was
responsible for a team of people".
Really get to grips
with the valuable skills and experience you have gained from past work
positions, even if it was just working in a restaurant – every little helps.
Including references
References should be
from someone who has employed you in the past and can vouch for your skills and
experience. If you've never worked before you're OK to use a teacher or tutor
as a referee. Try to include two if you can.
Keep your CV updated
It's crucial to review
your CV on a regular basis and add any new skills or experience that's missing.
For example, if you've just done some volunteering or worked on a new project,
make sure they're on there – potential employers are always impressed with
candidates who go the extra mile to boost their own skills and experience.
Example
CV/Curriculum Vitae
COVER
LETTER
Tips
& Tricks :
Using a cinema analogy,
if your CV is a big-budget blockbuster then your covering letter should be the
short and enticing movie trailer.
Your covering letter is
an important document - a key part of your application to a prospective
employer. It is surprising that jobseekers often pay scant attention to it.
Many candidates fail even to write one and only submit their CV or application
form. Craft a strong covering letter and your application could really stand
out from the crowd. So if it's of such importance you'll need to know how
to produce the perfect covering letter. That's where we step in.
The covering letter's
job is actually two fold. At its basic level, the standard one-page covering
letter performs a simple courtesy function. It is a socially acceptable way of
introducing you and explaining which vacancy you're applying for or which area
you are enquiring about. It also provides the recruiter with a handy list of your
contact details.
It should provide
edited, juicy highlights from your CV. But it should not merely repeat what the
CV includes but rather distils the key themes into one place.
3. First Paragraph and
last line
Don't waffle in your
first paragraph, make the reason you're writing clear and sell yourself;
writing what makes you better than others straight off. Finish with a call to
action, request they contact you for a meeting or interview and let them know
you will be in touch to discuss.
4. Talk about the
company
Do some research into
the company/ organisation and include information about them. Specifically tell
them what you are impressed with and what attracts you to them.
5. Provide quality
evidence of your qualities
Pick out the top 3 or 5
(max) qualities the employer is seeking in their advert or job specification if
there is one. These should be qualities that you have already covered in your
CV.
And they should be the
3 to 5 things that you refer to - not explain - briefly in your covering
letter. Provide concrete examples and solid numbers wherever you can. For
example, after you've introduced yourself in your letter you could include
lines similar to these:
"You will see from
my enclosed CV that I match your requirements precisely. I have worked in the
Web industry for over 10 years and have led a number of development teams that
have ranged in size from 5 to 20 people."
Or
"You will see from
my CV that I have worked in both the USA and Canada and
have worked in senior positions on aerospace contracts ranging from £15m to
£180m"
Your covering letter
then is an additional 'sales' document...selling you
6. Reflect your
personality
Ensure the letter shows
how motivated and enthusiastic you are. Do not include negative comments. Try
to use dynamic acting verbs for each skill you are explaining, such as:
Research - Analysed,
clarified
People skills -
Collaborated, communicated
Teaching - Instilled,
motivated
A well written letter
should draw the recruiter's eye to relevant experience on your CV. It is a,
admittedly brief, space in which you draw a positive pen-picture of you in the
mind of the employer. Ensure it is never more than a page long.
Where ever possible
send your letter and CV to a named individual, particularly if it is more of an
enquiry than a specific role application. Research using websites, ask friends
and colleagues if they know of anyone or ring through to reception and get
yourself a name and job title. It will look a lot better than sir/ madam.
Unless you've had to
sign an application form, your covering letter is the only place where you
provide your signature. This may seem old fashioned in this digital age but
it's still a strong signal of your authenticity.
10. Neatness/
presentation
Finally, make sure your
covering letter is clearly laid out with no typos or spelling errors. Do this
and, compared to many jobseekers, you'll already stand out as an impressive
candidate!
Example
Cover Letter
Bekasi, 10 Oktober 2016
Attention To:
HRD Manager
PT. TELEKOMUNIKASI
INDONESIA, Tbk
Jakarta
Dear Sir/Madam
I have read from your
advertisement at JobsDB that your company is looking for employees to hold some
position. Based on the advertisement, I am interested in applying application
for Accounting Staff according with my background educational as Accounting.
My Name Tri Setyanisa
Wulandari, I am 20 years old. I was graduated from Gunadarma University. I consider
myself that I have qualifications as you want. I have good motivation for
progress and growing, eager to learn, and can work with a team (team work) or
individual. Beside that I have computer/software accounting skill and have good
command in English.
With my qualifications,
I confident that I will be able to contribute effectively to your company. Herewith
I enclose my :
1. Copy
of Bachelor Degree (S-1) Certificate and Academic Transcript
2. Curriculum
Vitae
3. Recent
photograph with size of 4x6
I hope I can be a part
of this company to realize self-developing ability and my skills in accounting
and I hope you will grant me an interview and the opportunity to give you more
details about my self.
Sincerely,
Nisa
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