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How to write a better
resume + Resume
Workshop
John Clegg - Summer of Tech
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* What is Summer of Tech * How to make the most of SoT * CV 101 - How to write a great resume !
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Today
Who am I ?
John Clegg Bsc, MBA (Victoria University) Founder of Summer of Tech IT Geek / Entrepreneur Work Experience - NZ, UK, Aust, South Africa, India
is a non-profit internship programme connecting smart students with Auckland & Wellington
ICT companies !
Summer of Tech
We get students jobs ...
Programming
Engineering
Design
Business Analysis
We help you to ...
Get introduced to companies
Lots of companies have got jobs...
Learn the “important” stuff in getting a job
Get training on what companies want
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May Bootcamps July Companies signing up September Meet and Greet + Interviews October Job Offers November -> March Start Work !
Timetable
Register interest, site live next week!
First bootcamp starts 15th May!
How to get the most of Summer of Tech?
Its not going to be so easy...
There are limited numbers...
You’re going to need to step-up....
...and participate
Or you’re out!
Because we have people waiting...
There is a reward
66% of students get on-hired
Tips to get a company’s attention on SoT
What are companies looking for in a student ? Company job profiles are a guide...
If don’t know something...
You can learn...
Be enthusiastic ...
and willing to learn
Eg. iPhone development
How to I get a company to like me ? Find more about them
Take an interest in companies
Research the companies
Read their blog and the press
Ask questions about what they are doing
Some Student success stories
1) Deal Junkie
2) Beetil
Lots of big customers
S O L D $$$ !!!
3) Nik + Olly were hired as an interns
A couple years later they were hiring
They started their own company
Started working on some projects
and it went BIG !!!!
Oly works for Google
Oly Clarke: Google
“The summer of code program during my university years was my first encounter with programming in the real world. Getting placement in a local startup company was a great way to get exposure to every aspect of running a software business, programming and otherwise. !!The startup experience inspired me to start my own projects using new technologies which kickstarted my software career.”
Today!
1) What do you need a resume? !
2) What companies are looking for? !
3) What does a good resume look like ? !
4) How to write a resume? !
5) Summer of Tech Profile tips
When I was in India, An ad for a Java programmer got >1500 responses in the first day
Disclaimer
Why am I doing this ?
The process of getting a job sucks
Your CV is the first contact with a company
I’m here to help you get to the top of the pile
Quick thoughts...
1.What are you good at?
2.Participate and create a track record
3.Take opportunities to learn
4.Your career has already started!
5.Find a mentor
Background
How long do does a recruiter read a resume
?
You’ve got 20 seconds to impressYou have 20 seconds to impress
You’ve got 20 seconds to impressX
Eye Tracking shows Format matters
Why do you need a good resume?
Recruiters: Friend or foe?
Bots - Resume terminated
HR Dept - The gatekeepers
Networking....
Who do you know ?
What is the purpose of a resume ?
To get you an interview !
What does a typical resume tell me about
you ?
Example: Bad CV :-(
Example: Bad CV :-(
Example: Bad CV :-(
Example: Bad CV :-(
Text
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 !?!?
Analogy...
What if you looked for a date the same way you wrote
your resume ?
So what do companies really want to know ?
What you are going to do for me?
Why do you want to work for us?
What are you good at ?
What are your core skills?
So what does a good resume look like ?
Example: Good CV :-)
The resume told me ... 1) Who he is 2) What core skills he has 3) Where / How he has done those skills repeatedly
Why was it good?
OK
Now what ?
Whats in a resume ?
1. One - Two page resume 2. Technical summary 3. Qualifications summary 4. References
Your “resume” should have...
1. Your personal promise 2. 4-5 core competences / skills with proof 3. Career History
Your 1 pager should have...
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
Example Good CV
5 resume tips
Tip #1
Resume must be
one - two pages
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 #5 Make sure it prints well
• Put the important stuff first • Resume only 1-2 pages and PDF • Resume contains - Your Goals / Aspirations - 5 core skills / attributes - Education Summary • 1 page qualifications • 1 page technical skills summary
Summary...
What should I see in your Resume? - Who you are - What you want to do - What you can do for me ? - Why are you interested in me?
Summary...
Bonus tips
How do I beat the myths ?
Recruiters: Call them
Always ask where you’re being represented
Bots Keyword match specfic roles
HR Dept Call them, talk to the Team Lead
Networking.... Chiasma ???
Your profile
Questions?
See you next week for part 2
Resume workshop part 2
RESUME SMACK DOWN
• Put the important stuff first • Resume only 1-2 pages and PDF • Resume contains - Your Goals / Aspirations - 5 core skills / attributes - Education Summary • 1 page qualifications • 1 page technical skills summary
Summary...
What should I see in your Resume? - Who you are - What you want to do - What you can do for me ? - Why are you interested in me?
Summary...
WARNING
• Resume Smackdown - a look over 100 resumes - A look at the Good, the Bad and the Ugly • OAAR technique in practice - Guest Fictional Character - One of your comp courses.
Coming up
Findings from 100 student resumes
• Overall not bad. Better than I thought. - Grammar / Spelling are OK. (BUT I’m not a grammar nazi) • Lack of Depth - What are you good at with APPLIED examples ? • Relevance • Not answering - Who are you? - Why are you good at what you do? - What you can do for me?
Results - 100 student resumes
Excellent OK BAD
Resume Structure 36% 32% 32%
Grammar Spelling 82% 16% 2%
Results - 100 student resumes
Excellent OK BAD
Who are you 21% 39% 40%
What are you good at 13% 38% 49%
What can you do for me 11% 28% 61%
Depth 8% 51% 41%
Results - 100 student resumes
Excellent OK MISSING
Career History
16% 68% 16%
Technical 13% 11% 76%
Referees 22% 39% 39%
Results - 100 student resumes
YES NO
Follow instructions 95% 5%
BONUS 21% 79%
OAAR Practice - #1
Bruce Wayne - Batman
1. What did he do ? 2. What behaviours did he show 3. “Career” History 4. “Education” !
Achiever Activator Adaptability Analytical Arranger Belief Command Communication Competition Connectedness Consistency Context Deliberative Developer Discipline Fairness / Empathy Focus Futuristic Harmony Ideation Inclusiveness / Includer Individualization Input Intellection Learner Maximizer Positivity Relator Responsibility Restorative Self-Assurance Significance Strategic Woo !
Some personal strengths
Questions?