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“Maximizing Students Employability”

ASIA SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES. Young Education Students Organization Integrated Computer Students Organization Alliance of Future Administrators, Secretaries and Hoteliers. Re-Echo Seminar. “Maximizing Students Employability”. SEPTEMBER 20, 2008. ASIA SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES.

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“Maximizing Students Employability”

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  1. ASIA SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Young Education Students Organization Integrated Computer Students Organization Alliance of Future Administrators, Secretaries and Hoteliers Re-Echo Seminar “Maximizing Students Employability” SEPTEMBER 20, 2008

  2. ASIA SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Young Education Students Organization Integrated Computer Students Organization Alliance of Future Administrators, Secretaries and Hoteliers “Maximizing Students Employability” Employment Overview And Trends Alfren A. Cordova

  3. GLOBAL TRENDS IN EMPLOYMENT • Pharmaceuticals • Medical Practitioners • Internet Sales and Marketing • Fashion and Apparel • Hospitality and Service • Hotel • Resort • Gaming and Entertainment Center • Construction Industry • Estimators • Project Managers (Engineers and Architects) • Accounting and finance

  4. GLOBAL TRENDS IN EMPLOYMENT • I.T. • SQL Database Administrator • .NET and Java Developers

  5. TOP 5 MARKABLE Skills • Quantitative Skills • Basic Accounting • Statistics • Economics

  6. TOP 5 MARKABLE Skills • Computer Skills • Programmers • Word Processing • Database Management • E-mail and Internet

  7. TOP 5 MARKABLE Skills • Communication Skills • Written • Oral • Interpersonal

  8. TOP 5 MARKABLE Skills • Marketing and Selling Skills • Sales • Publicity • Fundraising

  9. TOP 5 MARKABLE Skills • Leadership Skills • Supervisory • Leadership Roles • Team Leader

  10. TOP 5 Hard to Fill Occupation • Accounting and Auditors • Professional Nurses • Technical and Commercial Sales Representative • Computer Programmers • Mechanical Engineers

  11. IT Sales Representatives Teachers Mechanics Engine Technicians Management/Executives $100,000 $ 40,868 $ 45,281 $43,760 $ 47,760 $ 90,915 SALARYCOMPARISON

  12. Careers in Info. Tech.

  13. Market Overview

  14. Boosters

  15. Downers

  16. Interviewer Checklist • Ability and Knowledge Gained • Attitude • Communication Skills

  17. Why Join the IT Industry?

  18. ASIA SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Young Education Students Organization Integrated Computer Students Organization Alliance of Future Administrators, Secretaries and Hoteliers “Maximizing Students Employability” Effective Resume Writing You Want Getting Noticed for the Job Alfren A. Cordova

  19. Your RESUME

  20. What is a Resume? • Your chance to get attention from a possible employer or business partner! A presentation of your: • previous work history and educational attainment • qualifications/skill sets • compatibility with an advertised vacancy • What do you want to accomplish with your resume? • Create a favorable impression on the recruiter • Types of resume • Chronological list of previous work, starting with your most recent job • Education attainment, with special accomplishments, and useable skills

  21. 3C’s of Resume Writing Clear - easily understood ex. Using terms easily understood by a layperson Including elaboration on specialized acronyms ASIC - Application Specific Integrated Circuits Concise - free from all elaboration and superfluous detail ex. Highlighting previous academic/work experiences relevant to the position you're applying for Complete - having all necessary elements ex. Having complete contact details Indicating your address, phone, email

  22. The Parts of a Good Resume • Name, Address, Contact Details Put permanent address, mobile, landline, email • Job Title Use job titles and skill headings that relate to and match the jobs you want. For example: Typical (Boring…):Accounting / RecordkeepingAdministrativeComputer Skills Exciting (Read Me!!!):Management of A/R and A/P AccountsComputerized Accounting ApplicationsDepartmental Administration / Recordkeeping

  23. The Parts of a Good Resume • Date Listings Put the inclusive dates on the left margin, with your most recent work experience. • Job Data and Description Put relevant numbers and keywords to keep interest   Typical (Boring…): Maintained records for accounts receivable and accounts payable accounts. Exciting (Read Me!!!): Managed over 1,000 accounts receivable and payable accounts, working directly with the Chief Financial Officer.

  24. The Parts of a Good Resume • Using Power Words Use Power Words or verbs that match the level of position you want. Typical (Boring…): Gave work assignments to staff of entry level accounting clerks Led the project team to finish the college thesis Exciting (Read Me!!!): Directed workflow, supervised and trained accounting staff performing posting to general ledger, accounts receivable and payable accounts. Planned for and supervised the completion of the college thesis, with a 4-person software team delivering over 5,000 lines of code.

  25. The Parts of a Good Resume • Educational Attainment Include everything that might impress. Include: grade, honors, awards, scholarships, achievements, positions/roles in extracurricular activities or organizations, thesis or project. Typical (Boring…): Asia School of Arts and Sciences BS Computer Science, 2008 Exciting (Read Me!!!): Asia School of Arts and Sciences, Tandang Sora Campus BS Computer Science, 2008 Magna cum laude, GPA: 1.26 President, ASAS Chorale Group 2006-2008

  26. Some Tips for Good Resumes • Maximum of 2 pages when printed. • Include all reasonable means to contact you. • Check for spelling and grammatical errors. • Use simple but powerful business English • Use a guide like Jobstreet’s resume builder • Do not: • Pad or extend your qualifications • Add a bad picture (too boring, too revealing, etc.) • Disclose really “personal” data • Use uncommon acronyms • Use meaningless phrases like “pleasing personality”

  27. Sample Resume (Highlights) OBJECTIVE To maximize my potential in Information Technology and actively contribute to corporate goals. EDUCATION 2003-present Asia School of Arts and Sciences Candidate, MS Information Technology 1999-2003 Asia School of Arts and Sciences Tandang Sora BS Computer Science Overall GPA: 1.89 SYDP Scholar 1999 - 2001 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE April to June 2000 Canon Information Technologies Philippines, Inc. Trainee, 300 hours • Interacted with Software Engineers to acquire requirements for application software development • Reviewed and analyzed program specifications and facilitated collection of software metrics • Participated in project briefings and provides administrative support

  28. Add a Cover Letter Dear Sir: Your online advertisement for a Software Engineer in Jobtreet interested me because my educational attainment fits the job requirements. As my enclosed resume indicates, I graduated among the top 20% of my class in BS Computer Science in Ateneo de Manila University. I have also led my project thesis group into successfully creating a software prototype for Automated Image Capture and Enhancement using a Canon camera. I’ll be happy to meet with you and discuss how I could be of help to the organization. You can reach me by email at: myname@admu.edu.ph or my phone at: 0917-1234567. Sincerely yours, • Read what the position requires. • Explain why your credentials and your potential meets the job requirements. • Keep it short and direct to the point.

  29. In Resume Writing • Be yourself • Believe in the thing that you will put

  30. Appearance of the Resume 5% passing Rate

  31. Resume Layout • Margin 1” all sides ALFREN A. CORDOVA Tandang Sora Q.C. 9319862 OBJECTIVE To maximize my potential in Information Technology and actively contribute to corporate goals. EDUCATION 2003-present University of the Philippines Candidate, MS Industrial Engineering 1999-2003 University of the Philippines Los Baños Los Baños, Laguna BS Computer Science Overall GPA: 1.89 University Scholar 1999 - 2001 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE April to June 2000 Canon Information Technologies Philippines, Inc. Trainee, 300 hours • Interacted with Software Engineers to acquire requirements for application software development • Reviewed and analyzed program specifications and facilitated collection of software metrics • Participated in project briefings and provides administrative support

  32. 20 sec. Attention Time

  33. Resume Layout ALFREN A. CORDOVA Tandang Sora Q.C. 9319862 OBJECTIVE To maximize my potential in Information Technology and actively contribute to corporate goals. EDUCATION 2003-present University of the Philippines Candidate, MS Industrial Engineering 1999-2003 University of the Philippines Los Baños Los Baños, Laguna BS Computer Science Overall GPA: 1.89 University Scholar 1999 - 2001 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE April to June 2000 Canon Information Technologies Philippines, Inc. Trainee, 300 hours • Interacted with Software Engineers to acquire requirements for application software development • Reviewed and analyzed program specifications and facilitated collection of software metrics • Participated in project briefings and provides administrative support • Create 4 Quadrants

  34. Resume Layout QUADRANT 1 ALFREN A. CORDOVA Tandang Sora Q.C. 9319862 OBJECTIVE To maximize my potential in Information Technology and actively contribute to corporate goals. EDUCATION 2003-present University of the Philippines Candidate, MS Industrial Engineering 1999-2003 University of the Philippines Los Baños Los Baños, Laguna BS Computer Science Overall GPA: 1.89 University Scholar 1999 - 2001 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE April to June 2000 Canon Information Technologies Philippines, Inc. Trainee, 300 hours • Interacted with Software Engineers to acquire requirements for application software development • Reviewed and analyzed program specifications and facilitated collection of software metrics • Participated in project briefings and provides administrative support • 1st Quadrant is the most important Name Personal Info Education Work Experience (Most Recent)

  35. FONTS Aa , Bb , Cc Dd , Ee Aa , Bb , Cc Dd , Ee Sans Serif Fonts Serif Fonts

  36. Heading Title Important information Description FONTS Sans Serif Fonts Serif Fonts

  37. 1 page resume Entry level post Less than 10 years work Job fair events Pages

  38. 2 page resume Technical and Scientific Skills Above entry Level but below senior manager post Pages

  39. 3 page resume Senior Executive level Academic and Scientific Job Academic Job Pages

  40. 3 pages and more Curriculum Vitae Pages

  41. Resume Section Contact Information ALFREN A. CORDOVA Commonwealth Q.C. 9319191 frentambay@yahoo.com ALFREN A. CORDOVA 151 Don Fabian Ext. Manggahan, Brgy, Commonwealth Q.C. 9319191 alfrencordova@yahoo.com

  42. Resume Section Education 2003-2004 Asia School of Arts and Sciences Tandang Sora BS Computer Science Overall GPA: 1.89 SYDP Scholar 1999 - 2001

  43. Always Proofread • Make it short • No Candid Picture • Put accurate and valid information • Do no use colored & scented papers

  44. Resume20 SECONDS TEST

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