Recruitment process Screening Applicants Interviewing Applicants Making Recommendations

Locating Job Vacancies Preparing the Resume Writing Job Application Letter Preparing/Facing Interview Follow-up ‘Thank you’ letter

Is like a ‘sales letter’ in which you ‘sell’ yourself and your qualifications to get an interview.

Solicited Letters Unsolicited Letters

To The HR Manager/Advertiser/ Director/MD,Company’s Name,Address26th January,

Subject- Application for----------------------------.

Respected Sir/Madam,

In response to your advertisement in ------- paper on ------ date, am herewith presenting my candidature for the post of Management trainee.

Presently, am pursuing PGDM in Banking and Finance from PIMSR . I am graduate in Science/arts/ commerce/ engineering with one year of work experience in--------- company. I believe my qualification and the experience qualifies me for the post of --------.

I am herewith attaching my CV for your kind perusal. Looking forward to render my services in your esteemed organization for mutual benefit.

Thanking you. Or with warm regards.

Yours Sincerely-------------AddressPhone No.Email Id

Don’t beg for a job Don’t boast Don’t exaggerate or make false claims Don’t write on both sides of paper Don’t blame your existing employer, not

show your weaknesses Don’t ask for a job on account of financial

need but on merits

Resume: short account of one’s career and qualifications prepared typically by an applicant for a position.

Why? helps you to organize the facts of your

accomplishments, Clarifying what you can do in the future, Highlight your skills , Demonstrates your recruiter about your

skills, Provides a chance of being invited for next

prospective activity ( PI or GD)

Length : Ranges from one page to eight pages.

Language: Precise, crisp, succinct, trenchant, expressive, interesting and personal.

Two Parts: Assertions and Evidences

Complete, effective, descriptive without being too long.

Includes educational qualifications, achievements, personal details,

Truthful, accurate without exaggeration or distortion. Specific about experience, objectives and availability. Professional: Well-planned, uses proper language, has

no errors, contains no gimmicks Accompanies by a covering letter Contains references Neat appearance with a lot of white space. Emphasizes skills Indicates leadership traits, organization abilities .

Name and Address Career Objectives Summary of Qualifications Work Experience Activities and Achievements Personal Information References

Chronological ResumeFunctional ResumeTargeted Resume

Name AddressPhone No.Email Id

Objective

Educational qualification-In reverse order

Work experienceIn reverse order

AchievementsAcademicsCo-curricular activities

Personal details-Languages Known, date of birth, hobbies, Family background

References

Signature

Too long, too short and sketchy Hard to read copies Too much irrelevant information Wordiness and vagueness Amateurish General Statements Exaggeration of responsibilities Conceit and boastful Incomplete and inaccurate data Grammatical mistakes and spelling errors Not clear background information Lack of covering letter Ineffective organization of information Position sought not mentioned Use of gimmicks/misleading statements

Inter-viewing

Types:Formal InterviewsTechnical InterviewsH R Interviews

Screening - Telephonic Screening, Campus Interviews, Hotel Interviews, Panel Interviews

Selection Stage – Purpose, Role of interviewer candidate, Preparation

Final Stage – Personal Interview

Preparation is the key to get success in the interview.

Suggestions:Analyze or Review your QualificationsGather Information about Company and JobRelate your Qualification to the Job SoughtAnticipate Questions and Prepare Answers

“know thyself” ………Assessyourself…..helps lay an extra emphasis on your strengths and downplay your weaknesses.

Behavior-based interviews.

Source of information

Reading and analyzing the available print information such as annual reports and brochures about the organization.

Talking with the employees who are familiar with the work culture of the organization.

Can affirm your decision to sign up for an interview. By understanding fully what an organization is seeking ahead of time, you can be sure whether you have the necessary qualifications and that the position is an appropriate one.

It can make you more enthusiastic about the company and the position.

It can help you define the degree to which a match exists between your interests and what they’re seeking, and make you feel more confident as you rely on this information.

It can even prepare you to ask some intelligent questions.

What are the company’s major products and /or services?

Who comprises the company’s primary customer base?

What market place niche is the company targeting? How is the company organized? What are its primary businesses or business units? What type of communication network does it have? Where does it operate? Who owns the company?

What is the history of the company? Who are the company’s top officers? What are the company’s revenues? What position does it hold in the national

and international markets? How many people does the company

employ? What career opportunities are available to

someone with my background?

Physical Appearance, Posture and Manners Be Balanced Follow the Interviewer’s Lead Be Tactful Be Sincere Show Appreciation Speaking Skill Non-verbal Communication

1. You are first judged by your non-verbal communication

2. Greeting cheerfully 3. Await permission to sit down 4. Sit at ease but be alert 5. Answer briefly and to the point 6. Get the question clarified 7. Avoid nervous movements 8. Be truthful 9. Keep your temper in check

10. Stay positive in all conditions 11. Use pen and paper where necessary 12. Take up a You attitude for the company 13. Keep your questions ready 14. Make a graceful exit

Purpose: Demonstrates your effective professional

attitude Informs the prospective employer that you are

still interested and available Provides you the opportunity to re-emphasize

your qualifications Gives you an opportunity to mention a pertinent

fact that was overlooked in the interview Gives you a chance to stress on your abilities

and skills related to the job Reinforces your qualifications and abilities

related to the requirements of the job.