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Here is the slide deck for "How to write a better resume" from Summer of Code 2008 New slides .... SoC Resume 2009TRANSCRIPT
How to write a better resume
John CleggProjectX
When I was in India,An ad for a Java programmer got >1500 responses in the first day
Disclaimer
Why am I doing this ?
Because getting a job sucks
I’m here to help you get to the top of the pile
From last week...
1. Show us your strengths
2. Tell us why you want to work in ICT
3. Be curious
4. Figure out how you learn
5. Focus on getting things done
How long do does a recruiter read a
resume ?
You’ve got 20 seconds to impress
Why do you need a good resume ?
Recruiters
Bots
Resume Terminated !
Bots
HR Depts: The Gatekeepers
Who do you know ?
What is the purpose
of a resume ?
To get you an interview !
What does your resume
tell me about you ?
1. What you are ?2. Where you have been ?3. What you have done ?...
Your resume tells me...
...
Job –> Role -> Results
Your resume tells me...
Houston, we have a problem!
Resume doesn’t show what you’re
good at !?!?
Example: Bad CV :-(
Analogy...
What if you looked for a date the same way you wrote your resume ?
So what do they really want
to know ?
What are your core skills?
So what does a good resume look
like ?
Example: Good CV :-)
Example: Good CV :-)
The resume told me ...1) Who he is2) What core skills he has3) How he has done it repeatedly
Why was it good?
OK Now what ?
Your resume should have ...
1. Your personal promise2. 4-5 core competences / skills with proof3. Career History
Your resume should have...
How do I find my core competencies?
Objectives - What were the goals?
Analysis - What did analysis did you make?
Actions - What action did you take ?
Results - What were the results?
OAAR approach
Behaviours =>
Core competencies
OAAR approach leads to
Example - Summer of Code Project
Determined, Problem Solver, Challenges convention,
Consistent, Lateral Thinker, Passionate, Results driven,
Finds Patterns
Examples of behaviours
Provide one page about your technical skills:–Skill–Examples–Level of Experience–Is experience current
Drop anything that isn’t relevant
Technical Skills Resume
Technical Skills Example
5 resume tips
Tip #1
Resume must be
one page
Tip #2 Adapt your resume to EVERY job
Tip #3 Tip #3 Put other stuff in the back
Tip #3 Tip #4 Only send PDF
Tip #3 Tip #5 Make sure it prints well
5 interview tips
Tip #1 Do your homework
Tip #2 Its OK to be nervous
Tip #3 Ask Questions
Tip #4 Do something extra !?!
Tip #5 Don’t rush a decision
Expect the unexpected
How would you move Mt Fuji ?
• Put the important stuff first• Resume only 1 page and PDF• Resume contains- Your Goals / Aspirations- 5 core skills / attributes- Education Summary• Put your grades on another page• 1 page technical skills summary
Summary...
Questions
Thank you & Good Luck