A successful job interview 2012

The job market

Develop a career path

Job search

Recruitment process

Resume and Cover letter writing

Job interview

Outline

Employer’s market/ Employee’s market

The current job market

Job Market demands

The Current Job Market

A combination of education and professional development

Career development through ranks: lateral / vertical

The resume shows job changes, development and stability

Develop a career path

Recruitment through:

Social network (Facebook, LinkedIn)

Current employees

Internet websites (JOBNET ,JOBMASTER(

Head hunters

Searching by:Word of mouth /Networking

Companies websites

Looking for a job in Israel

Resume /CV/ Korot Haim

Job interview with HR ( by phone/in person)

Assessment center / graphology test/case studies

Additional interviews (direct manager/professional manager)

Job offer includes contract with salary

Placement in the company

Recruitment process

An esthetic overall look

One page long

Time line (studies, military service,

jobs) should be on the right/left side, in

the appropriate order.

Descending chronological order

Organization/Job title/tasks

Resume

▪ Personal Information-▪ First name, last name, address, phone number, e-mail and ID

number (only if requested). Place of birth, Date of Aliya

Education• First, your studies at IDC, then your high school studies and

your major (if relevant).

• Feel free to add your SAT/ Psychometric score

• An average of 85-90 can be mentioned as well

Resume Sub-titles

Professional experience

• In chronological order (meaning- present/ latest position will be mentioned first).

• Student jobs- In many cases the employer is interested in seeing that the student is capable of working and studying simultaneously, thus being able to multitask and work under pressure.

Military service- soldier/ fighter/ officer.

Combat/ commanding service.

• Mention the unit you were in (No abbreviations)

• Mention your rank of release

Resume

Computer software

Foreign languages (mother tongue, high level etc.)

Additional Information

Volunteering/ youth groups/ hobbies

Awards and certificates of excellence

Cover note not formal, yet professional

Cover letter formal and professional

Resume

Here's what an average college student's resume would look like if it was a true

representation of him

Here's what that same student would actually send out to future employers

Assessment Center is a behavioral evaluation of the most critical aspects (or competencies) of the job within a group dynamic.

Assessment Center consists of job-related simulations, interviews, and/or psychological tests.

Interviews - You only get one chance to get it

right!? Assessment Center

Arrive with a good mood and positive attitude

Write a full page

If you don't get a precise subject to write about, use your timeline and write your resume.

Although the content is not of any significance, still write about positive things and don't complain.

Graphology test(Hand writing analysis)

Ability to do the Job

Initiative

Job Growth

Self-Confidence

Leadership

Compatibility

Attitude

Social Skills/Interests/Involvement

Integrity

Communication Skills

What are employers looking for in a candidate?

Before Your Job Interview

Be sure to have an Israeli working visa

Fluent in Hebrew

Learn all you can about the organization

Be prepared to answer and ask questions

Dress appropriately

Prepare a copy of your resume and any other relevant papers

Presenting Yourself

Prepare, prepare and prepare…for tough questions!

Be prompt Maintain a professional image Be conscious of your body language Be enthusiastic, confident and energetic, but not shy or

aggressive, pushy or egotistic Always offer positive information Listen very carefully Focus and re-focus attention on your

successes Depart gracefully : offer a firm handshake

and make eye contact

During your job interview

Tell me about yourself.

What are your strengths and weaknesses?Try not to give cookie cutter overused answers, rather be more personal to show self awareness and authenticity

What could you contribute to our facility?

With regards to the Israeli culture what attracts you, how do you manage in Israel ?

Assuming we make you an offer, what do you see as your future here?

Describe a successful/problematic situation/project in which you were involved .

Questions in your job interview

Good answer is: Concrete Specific Detailed to a point With examples Honest, sincere and candid

Don’t: Make jokes Flatter the interviewer on his/her dress Be arrogant

Do’s and Don’ts

What is the next step in the hiring process?

To whom will I be reporting?

Is there any on-the-job training ?

Questions you should ask in your job interview

Make notes right away so you don't forget critical details.

If you haven't heard from the employer within in a week, it is OK to call them and ask for an answer.

Send a thank you e-mail

After the job interview

Job search in Israel

The recruitment process

Interviewing tips Remember that an interview is a two-way conversation.

For you, the interview has three purposes,

One: to sell yourselfTwo: to evaluate the positionThree: get their commitment for the next step in the process

Conclusions

Questions?