GradEx - Career Hub Slides - 2018-11-26 - Resume Writing Skills and Interview Skills

Sep 13, 2026

Uploaded by Oliver

Career Hub slide content focused on resume writing and interview preparation, emphasizing what a resume is, why it matters, and how employers evaluate candidates within seconds. It provides practical formatting guidance (page length, font size, header details, and sections for education and achievements) and stresses measurable results, action verbs, customization, and avoiding irrelevant information. It also covers cover letter basics, interview preparation, and using social media to strengthen an online professional brand by checking employer screening factors and taking actions to present a clean, active presence.

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Pages45

Reading Time16 min

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Resume Basics

What is a Resume?

How much time will an employer spend on your resume?

How to create a noticeable Resume?

What about your online brand?

Interview Skills

What is a Job Interview?

Types of Interview Questions

How to prepare for an interview

Social Media to your advantage

Agenda Resume Writing Skills • Resume Basics • How to create a noticeable resume • Types of Resumes • Writing cover letters Interview Skills • What is a Job Interview • Types of Interview Questions • How to prepare for an interview • Assessment Centers Contact Us Resume Basics What is a Resume? • A resume is a short descriptive document. • It showcases your work experience, education, qualifications, objectives, personal qualities and special skills. • First impressions count so invest in your Resume. • The resume’s main purpose is to get you an interview. How much time will an employer spend on your resume? Less than 30 Seconds Use 11 point font if possible, try to have a one page CV 1. Name to be Centered at the top of the page, include your phone number and a professional email address ( preferably Gmail) -Use 2 names, a professional email address, one mobile number & your LinkedIn URL 2. University, expected degree and graduation date, include any awards or recognition received – Thesis should be listed in this section as well-You can also include work study programs in this section, scholarships given, or team membership 3. Action verbs, facts, quantify your achievements include voluntary work, unpaid work, part time , Remove irrelevant info 4. Include voluntary work, unpaid work, Societies, memberships 5. Add relevant skills, mention computer & language skills DO NOTADD A REFERENCE SECTION IF YOU HAVE NO REFERENCES TO INCLUDE How to create a noticeable Resume? Focus on accomplishments using action verbs Keep it brief– Max is 2 pages if you are experienced – include a cover letter Make sure there are no grammar & formatting mistakes Include a catching headline-focus on what you can offer the employer, not on what you want from a job. Use measurable results Customize your resume What about your online brand? According to a new CareerBuilder survey, 70 % of employers use social media to screen candidates before hiring, which is up significantly from What do employers check? 1. The type of content that you post online 2. Discriminatory religion, gender or other types of comments 3. Candidate bad mouthed the previous employers or colleagues 4. Qualifications don’t match 5. Candidate lied about a previous employer or experience 6. Candidate has poor communication skills versus candidates who post too much! How to use Social Media to your advantage? 1. Clean your social media presence – Make sure your make your Facebook page is private 2. Create a LinkedIn account – Be active, share content and network 3. Use latest tools such as video resumes, online portfolios to boost your CV and your online brand 4. follow your target employer’s on social media – this will help you in always keeping yourself updated with their latest news and job opportunities 5. Connect with professionals, build your network

FAQs

What is the main purpose of a resume?

A resume is a short descriptive document that showcases work experience, education, qualifications, objectives, and skills. Its main purpose is to help you get an interview.

How much time will an employer spend reviewing a resume?

Employers typically spend less than 30 seconds on a resume.

How should you use social media to improve your job application?

Keep social profiles clean and professional, create and maintain a LinkedIn presence, share relevant content, and follow target employers to stay updated on opportunities.

Sep 13, 2026

Uploaded by Oliver