This training kit has been built on a number of inspirational and motivational tools keeping in view how to boost up the working morale of GIZ-ILRA work staff in Nepal. Thematically, it attempts to orient the participants towards the general job market scenario of Nepal, provides with relevant inputs on how to keep track of job market and how to face job interviews. More importantly, it provides with depth discussion on how to prepare various types of Resumes.
15. I have 20 words for you
to change your life
So simple words, right? Just simple action
words does not mean the task behind them is
also simple!
It is complicated, very much complicated, you
need to give 100% of your four dimensional
energy! What is that? Any guess?
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16. Why?
To provide first hand information about yourself
to the potential employer.
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17. What?
Personal and professional identity instrumental
in winning an impression before recruitment
and selection.
Popularly known as Rèsumè or Resumè
/rez-yoo-may/
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18. Resumè
1. What is a Resumè ?
2. What are the main types of Resumè?
3. What should you include on a Resumè?
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19. How long do you think an
employer looks at each
Resumè?
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20. The average employer looks at a resume
between 10-15 seconds. This is the time
they decide to either KEEP IT or TOSS IT.
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21. What is a Resumè ?
An advertisement selling a
product….YOU!
Specifically your
skills, experiences, attributes, and
intensions.
First meeting between you and
the employer.
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22. Overall it’s your FIRST STEP towards
employment.
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23. Types of Resumès
Chronological
Presents your education followed by our
work experience
Ideal for people with extensive
experience and no gaps in work history
Shows a steady job progression
Works well for those obtaining a similar
position doing similar work
Includes dates
Combo/Hybrid
A balance between the functional and
chronological resume styles
It highlights your skills, followed by a list
of relevant experience and education
Works well for those with little formal
experience
The most commonly used resume
Functional
Highlights relevant skills and
accomplishments
Used when you have a variety of
work experience
Includes skills and no dates
What about
targeted
Resumè?
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24. 1. Header
2. Objective and Personal Profile
3. Education and Certification
4. Professional Qualifications
5. Skills and Attributes
6. Employment and Volunteer Experience
7. Statement of Accomplishments
8. References
Sections of a General Resumè
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26. What about this one?
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27. And this?
PhD: School of Education, Kathmandu University, Nepal
(2004); Educational Leadership
MPhil: School of Education, Kathmandu University, Nepal
(2002); Educational Leadership
MBA: Maastricht School of Management (MSM), The
Netherlands (1999); International Business and
Corporate Communications.
BCom: Prithvinarayan Multiple Campus, Pokhara, Nepal
(1996); Accounting
ICom: Birendranagar Multiple Campus, Surkhet, Nepal
(1991); Finance
SLC: Amarjyoti Secondary School, Neware, Surkhet, Nepal
(1987); Maths and Science
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28. This One?
Languages: Nepali, English, Hindi, French, German, Chinese
Computing: MS Office, MS Project, SPSS for Windows,
Graphic design
Expertise: Project planning, development, M&E, higher
education, R&D, management development
Hard Skills: Certified expert of computer networking
Soft Skills: Punctual, energetic, flexible, team-player,
certified business communicator, computer
networking trainer, English language teacher
trainer.
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29. What about this?
Good at team-based performance in context of diversity
Withstand situations requiring long working hours with
hardwork in adversity
Possesses high degree of intuitive thinking about new
situations and people
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30. Is it also a section of a CV?
January 2013 to till date: Associate Professor, School of Management Studies, Mid-
Western University, Birendranagar, Surkhet
January 2000 to till date: university level teaching (BBA, MBA, MPhil and PhD) and
academic research guidance (MBA, MPhil and PhD) in Nepal and abroad as a Faculty of
Leadership, Marketing, Research, Organizational Behavior and Psychology, Human
Resource Management, Strategic Management, Organizational Development and
Change Management, Strategic Marketing Management, International Business and
Corporate Communication.
April 2004 to May 2008: Academic Director at WhiteHouse Graduate School of
Management, Kathmandu, Nepal.
June 2008 to December 2008: Director of Research Division, and Quality Assurance
and Accreditation (QAA) Division at University Grants Commission (UGC)
December 1999 to till date: Freelance researcher and development partner
August 1995 to May 1998: Company Secretary, Senior Accountant and Personal
Assistant of the Managing Director in an MNC, New Delhi.
January 1993 to March 1995: School Principal at Eagerbridge Secondary
School, Birendranagar, Surkhet, Nepal.
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31. Finally, what could it be?
Prof. Dr. Tanka Nath Sharma
Dean, School of Education, Kathmandu University
Sharma.tn@hismail.com
Ph.: xxx zzz yyy
Prof. Dr. Padamlal Devkota
Vice-Chancellor
Mid-Western University, Surkhet
vc.mwu@mail.com
Ph.: ccc xxx zzz
Note:
Additional references may be presented upon demand.
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32. Best
“Increased reported
customer satisfaction rate
by 20% by providing
effective training for
more than 15 new
employees in a six month
period.”
ACOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS
Better
“Trained more than 15
new employees over a six
month period resulting in
increased customer
satisfaction.”
Good“Trained new employees
resulting in increased
customer satisfaction.
OK “Trained new
employees.”
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33. Individual Work
Take a sheet of paper and prepare an outline of
your resume’ with description of the key
sections and submit to the training facilitator
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34. Follow up activity
Now, the experts will perform your CV check
and recommend for changes
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36. Group Event of Recruitment and Selection Process
Follow the instructions of the facilitator to these
games:
Game 1: Person-job-fitness (paper airplanes)
Game 2: Recruitment and selection process
(travelling on the train)
Game 3: Appreciative inquiry leads you to the
success (Move on only ‘yes’ or ‘no’)
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