CFA CAREER DAY Resume & Interview Game Plan

1. CFA CAREER DAYResume & Interview Game Plan ACTIONRESUMEINTERVIEW • GOAL LINERecruiters: Skills translate to commission $ HR Folks: Exact skill fit and personality type Hiring Managers: Skill set; confidence; flexibility; learning • SCOUTING REPORT 1.4 MM 90.5 86.4 77.9 55.3 CTP E&MO MOLD FID&IN CUEDSK 3) TWO MINUTE DRILL Fifteen-------Thirty-------Sixty Ten-------Fifty-Five-------Eighty-Six Cover Full Read Trash Opinion If Staff If Management ( IN SECONDS ) ( IN MINUTES ) • FORMATIONS Chronological…………..WHAT…………WHEN…………WHERE Functional……………….Skills identified, segmented with content bullets Value Based…………….Cross of C & F highlighting “what you can do” Perfect Storm…………...Hybrid of F & V “really big” what you can do • PLAYBOOK - Be Prepared ( 85% are not); Be especially ready for first few plays - Firm handshake; Presentable appearance; Targeted small talk; Focused eye contact - Know about the company; Target yourself to their culture and job need - Demonstrate confidence; Team Play; Flexibility; Interest in position and interviewer - Communicate honesty, trustworthiness, loyalty, dedication to task & outside interests - Sell your strengths and translate your “to date achievements” into actions, solutions, problem – solving and results aligned with the opportunity in ELEVATOR SPEAK