How to get the JOB of your CHOICE

1. How to get the JOB of your CHOICE Department of Computer Science University of Karachi Engineer Humayun Qureshi March 16, 2006

2. Journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step • People going NOWHERE usually reach there

3. 6 Point Plan • Know Yourself • Select the Job • Prepare your CV • Prepare for Interview • Give the Interview • Post-Interview Follow-up

4. Know Yourself • Your skills • Readily usable • Your abilities • Can be developed • Your GOALS • Long term

5. IT Career Paths - Networking • Role – Diagnose and troubleshoot all problems in areas of network, operating systems, databases, etc. Plan and execute projects for introduction of new IT technologies - Maintain security • Knowledge Requirement – High technical content, changing technologies • Path – NW trainee, specialist, designer, operations manager

6. IT Career Paths - SW Development • Role – Study, analyze, design, code & implement software applications that satisfy user needs • Knowledge Requirement – Medium level technical content, user interaction increases with seniority • Path – Trainee programmer, senior programmer, analyst, team lead, CTO, CEO.

7. IT Career Paths – ERP Consultancy • Role – Analyze user needs, configure and implement package software solutions that satisfy user needs • Knowledge Requirement – Business domain specialization is critical, very good interpersonal skills • Path – Junior consultant, senior consultant, project manager

8. IT Careers Summary

9. 2. Select the Job • Identify the potential Jobs that will suit your LONG TERM GOALS • Identify the organizations most suitable for you • Prioritize the Jobs • Gather market intelligence

10. 3. Prepare your CV • Importance of CV • List down everything about yourself in each area: • Academic • Professional • Experience • Other • Organize in manner SUITABLE FOR THE JOB BEING APPLIED FOR

11. 3. Prepare your CV (cont’d…) • CV is customized for the job being applied for • Emphasize those areas that are relevant to this job • Less focus on areas not relevant to this job • Choice of words is important • No spelling mistakes, No grammatical errors, Quality paper / Ink, No folding

12. Prepare for Interview • Find out all you can • Think of possible questions • Plan your answers (Never Lie!) • Rehearse your answers for correct choice of words • Plan material that you will take to the interview

13. 5. Give the Interview • Be confident, positive, enthusiastic. • Speak clearly, loud enough that you are audible to all interviewers • Never get emotional or angry; smile often • Listen carefully, Answer to the point • Never LIE • Be polite and courteous to all

14. 6. Post-Interview Follow up • Telephone contact with permission • Be respectful, keep the conversation short • Follow all instructions • Ask for advice and guidance • Maintain good relationship

15. Summary • Know Yourself • Select the Job • Prepare your CV • Prepare for Interview • Give the Interview • Post-Interview Follow-up

16. Be the best in what ever you do • Learning should never stop • Patience and Perseverance

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