Original CV

CV is your passport for your various interviews. It is therefore your business card, it is a reflection of your career and your personality.

Put the chances on your side by treating the latter with a clear and airy presentation.

What is an original CV?

To prepare an original CV, you have to be creative and have done a lot of research:

* The original CV is not suitable for everyone, however it may have the advantage to attract the attention of recruiters who receive hundreds of CV that are all alike.

* Recruiters therefore build quickly an idea of ​​the application by reading the CV very quickly.

* However, the more candidates there are, the more the recruiter will be in a logic to eliminate  CVs to save time.

* He will look at the content of CV, but also the way it was written.

What is said about the original CV?

Opinions differ on the original CV:

Negative opinion

* Some would say that a CV too original would likely disqualify a candidate, because the recruiter might think that the applicant does not present useful and concrete skills, but rather original, which can be disruptive for the recruiter.

* In conclusion, an original form can blur the codes to which recruiters are accustomed.

Positive opinion

* Other people will say that the original CV has a less conventional style than traditional CVs and is a good way to put an application in value. It will distinguish itself from other candidates.

* One can think that the original CV will however be better adapted in the advertising, computer science and/or computer graphics sector where the creation is appropriate and rigorous.

What style of original CV?

To try to stand out from conventional CVs, some candidates will use the original CV which can take many forms:

* CV on color pages, with more elaborate graphics and design,

* the very creative CV created with a flash animation system through the Internet,

* the CV online with a showcase on the web,

* the CV in mini CD format,

* specialized websites also offer original CV templates on color, design and form.

In any case, it is your skills and qualities that will make all the difference whether it is an original CV or a traditional CV.

Recruitment Interview Grid

Recruitment is a necessary step in any paid employment relationship. It responds to specific codes that need to be known and are part of a recruitment interview grid.

Interview grid and recruitment questions

The employer may ask limited questions to the employee during recruitment. Some are allowed, others are prohibited.

Good to know: Labor Code provides that in any enterprise employing at least 300 employees and in any recruiting company, recruiters receive training on non-discrimination at hiring at least one time every five years.

Allowed queries

The employer has right to ask questions that are directly related to the duties of proposed position.

The information requested during the interview should be used solely to assess the candidate's professional skills. In order to do this, the investigation methods must also be transparent and relevant.

The candidate must be informed beforehand as to the used methods and techniques.

Good to know: if the information required corresponds to the right conditions, the candidate must answer it in good faith. On the other hand, the employee can not be sanctioned for concealing an element that the employer did not have to mention during the hiring interview, such as his state of health.

Prohibited investigations

As a matter of principle, in terms of recruitment, there are two imperative requirements for the employer:

* He must respect the privacy of candidate for hiring.

* He must refrain from making his choice on discriminatory grounds.

He can not question the candidate on the following criteria: state of health, political or religious convictions, origin, trade union activity, pregnancy, family situation, etc.

Establishment of a recruitment interview grid

Candidate responses

Once identified the questions that may or may not be asked, it is up to the recruiter to establish a grid on the progress of interview.

The general attitude of candidate, such as his attire, punctuality, attitude, gestures, dynamism, listening skills, oral expression, and coherence of speech, is noted. The recruiter will also appreciate the veracity and consistency of speech.

He must put these presentation assets in correlation with the writing of cover letter and  curriculum vitae. It will be mentioned the training of students, or the professional experiences of candidate. They will be linked to their professional skills and their future professional projects.

Note: other complementary skills can be important, such as computer science, languages, office automation.

Replies related to the position

Finally, the practical questions of taking a position will arise. The proposed remuneration will be contrasted with the candidate's expectations regarding compensation.

Similarly, it will be necessary to highlight the date of taking the job envisaged with the availability of candidate, depending in particular on the execution of a notice period or the existence of a non-compete clause.

Finally, the question arises of motivations in the form of knowledge and know-how that will sometimes make it possible to distinguish one candidate from another.

Prepare for Job Interview

You have sent several applications to respond to job offers.

Your cover letter and resume have been impressive, here you are at the major step of job interview.

To ensure a good promotion of your candidacy, there are different styles of hiring interviews that you will need to prepare to attract the interest of your recruiter.

Prepare and complete successfully a job interview

In order to successfully complete your job interview, you will set a course of action that will determine your appointment.

Before the job interview

As a first step, you will have gathered all the necessary information about the company proposing the position to be filled so as not to be caught off guard during the various interview questions.

You will take care of yourself, that is to say:

* you will be fit physically, morally and relaxed, so you will have slept well the day before;

* dress according to the concerned position:

- avoid clothes that are too obvious and do not obscure your personality.

- your dress must be sober and tasteful, remember that you are supposed to represent the company that recruits you.

- so be consistent with the image conveyed by the latter.

During the interview

Many factors will determine whether you are the ideal candidate for the proposed position. You will therefore put all the chances on your side:

* be on time to your appointment, relaxed, but not too casual;

* it is even advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the hour, to take the time to discover the premises of company, to observe the people, to feel the atmosphere;

* you are spontaneous, dynamic and smiling, you will approach your interlocutor with a frank handshake;

* be enthusiastic and do not hesitate to anticipate the typical question by answering the reason for your departure, why you wish to leave your current employer;

* be expressive: look interrogative, interest in the conversation of recruiter, be active in listening, look straight in the eye;

* your speech must be strong;

* always check your physical and body restraint which also plays a very important role;

* express yourself by asking relevant questions to lead the debate:

- nature of the position: creation, replacement, dismissal, etc.,

- medium- and long-term goals in the company likely to hire you,

- elicit your interest in the company in question by transmitting information you have previously collected on the company (website, journals, etc.),

- be careful not to overuse technical jargon;

* have a judicious attitude: repeat the name of your interlocutor several times in the conversation to make you sympathetic to his eyes;

* if you want to make notes about the company and the concerned position, ask if it does not bother;

* be careful during the interview, your recruiter may be disturbed (telephone, entry of a collaborator). Know where the conversation ended to pick it up correctly, when your interlocutor will ask you (he will take the initiative and not you);

* know how to highlight the missions and/or responsibilities you will have to take and demonstrate that these have already been entrusted to you and that they have been carried out successfully;

* do not hide that you are on other tracks;

* you are very interested in this position, but you are not in a desperate situation;

* you have the spirit of competition, you have a certain personality that makes the difference, at the end of interview, you can ask where your candidacy is at this stage of  selection;

* do not forget to thank your interlocutor for having received you, you are at his disposal for any additional information or for another appointment.

Preparing a job interview: what you should not do

Your main goal is to successfully complete your recruitment interview. In this case, there are pitfalls to avoid:

* for women: stay sober and elegant. Avoid challenging outfits and make-up;

* it is your interlocutor who tells you when you will have to sit down. You will therefore wait until you are invited and will not take the initiative;

* do not be depressed in your chair or chair;

* your towel will be placed next to you and not placed on your lap, it will be opened to quickly access the documents to be provided;

* do not let it be your first interview;

* show no sign of impatience or nervousness;

* you do not criticize your employer or the former companies for which you worked;

* do not speak or laugh too loudly, especially if people are working around you;

* do not cut off speech to your interlocutor;

* stay in the context of your professional career, your skills and your motivations for the position to be filled. Do not disclose too much about your privacy, some items may be eliminatory;

* similarly, the recruiter does not "do social", it is useless to seek to pity him with your personal problems (divorce, illness, mourning) more, it is badly perceived;

* to outlaw political discussions;

* have confidence in yourself, do not underestimate your abilities, but be careful not to fall into self-complacency;

* your interlocutor causes silences, do not get intimidated and ask relevant questions;

* the salary is dealt with at the end of interview, however, do not sell off, your application is interesting otherwise, would not have been summoned;

* do not make the mistake of indicating that you know people in the company, you do not know the judgment of your interlocutor on them.

Prepare for a job interview: recruitment tests

Some recruiters will ask you to take recruitment tests to separate you from the other candidates.

These are psychotechnical tests such as: tests of intelligence, aptitude, IQ and personality, etc.

To prepare for your job interview, you can:

* obtain various books from publishers specialized in this kind of tests,

* perform simulations on specialized sites to familiarize yourself with these different recruitment tests.

CV by Skills

The CV is your sesame and your best promotional tool when you are looking for a job.

It will be a CV for internship or a professional CV according to your training and your acquired experience.

In all cases, the presentation will be of paramount importance.

What is a CV by skills?

The CV by skills is classified by acquired competency during your professional career, unlike the classical CV which is classified by theme.

It will therefore highlight the candidate's experiences without revealing the career's chronology.

So it will be the best selling skills that will be presented in the foreground to find a job.

CV by skills: what are the objectives?

Recruiters, recruitment firms, headhunters or companies regularly receive numerous applications. It will thus be necessary to leave the lot to be able to obtain a first interview of hiring.

The CV by skills will enable the various recruiters to:

* target the most relevant CVs while performing a quick reading of the latter,

* see, at a glance, what are the qualities and abilities of candidate:

- it allows to see precisely the tasks carried out in relation to the profile sought before highlighting the status of candidate,

- what it can bring to the company.

* eliminate the superfluous and avoid redundancy.

The CV by skills is more enjoyable to read, the recruiter gets bored less by reading the CV.

Who uses a CV by skills?

The CV by skills is still recent on the job market, so it is not yet accepted by all recruiters who do not necessarily like to change their habits.

All candidates can not use the CV by skills:

* A beginner will not be able to use a CV by skills because he/she does not have yet enough professional experiences.

* However, it will be suitable for experienced executives who have a good professional background.

* Persons who have been out of the labor market for some time. In this case, the CV by skills can hide the few "holes" in a CV.

Advantages and disadvantages of the CV by skills

As in all CVs, the CV by skills has its share of advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages

* The recruiter focuses directly on the essential points: skills, assignments, responsibilities.

* The CV by skills makes it possible to hide a vacuum in a CV, it is more discreet, because the chronological order is not respected.

* The CV by skills is particularly suitable for career reorientation or return to work.

The disadvantages

* The CV by skills can cause suspicion on the part of recruiter, he may think that you have something to hide because you do not respect the chronological order of the CV.

* Do not just list your skills, they have to be justified, you will have to discuss them in your interview, so they must really be acquired.

In any case, adopt the CV that best suits you to distinguish yourself from other candidates, you must make all the difference. Do not hesitate to play the franchise card.

Be aware that the recruiter generally checks the reliability of received information.

CV for Internship

You want to apply for an internship, your cover letter and CV will make all the difference, so it is necessary to design them.

What is a CV for an internship?

A good CV, to get an internship in a company, requires time and preparation. It will be accompanied by a motivation letter for internship.

The internship can be:

* imposed during training,

* or made freely by the student on his leave or availability in addition to his training.

Before engaging more deeply in your studies, you want to test different professions. The internship is the best solution.

The internships will allow you to better know the world of the company and the different sectors of activity. As a result, you will increase your chances of success in the first job search.

Presentation of the CV for internship

The presentation of your CV will be neat:

* The latter will be precise and ventilated.

* There will be no spelling errors and you will monitor the syntax.

* Your CV will be typed on a computer and printed on an A4 format sheet (21-29,7). It will fit on one page.

* You will respect a logical structure according to certain headings.

CV for internship: what information does it contain?

The CV for internship will be constructed with the following headings:

* the civil status,

* the training,

* the professional experience: if you have already completed internships or summer jobs,

* the languages: specify the level - note the interesting experiences abroad (not the holidays),

* your computer skills,

* various interests.

Some tips for this CV

You do not yet have any real professional experience, so you have to put yourself forward:

* Do not hesitate to indicate in the various interests: your travels abroad, your cultural activities,

* If you do not have professional experience, replace this section with the heading: associative experiences (if any) with particular emphasis on:

* the finalised project,

* the occupied function,

* the team work.

All the details are important and add value to your CV, they also allow you to develop the specific characteristics of your personality.

Replying to a Job Posting

Consulting firms accompany you in the search for a job.

How to target the best job offers, how to respond to them?

Before replying a job posting

First of all, before answering a job offer, take the time to read it to see if it corresponds to your profile (qualifications - career path).

Emphasize what you think is essential, that is:

* Information about the company: its business, location, size (SMI, multinational);

* Job description: mission, responsibilities, type of contract (fixed-term contract, permanent contract, seasonal).

Replying to a job posting: build your argument

To respond appropriately to this job offer:

* You seek maximum strategic information about the company concerned (sector of activity, products/services, number of employees, etc.);

* You can also call the company directly to glean some additional information.

This will personalize your letter and will be an added asset.

The second phase will:

* compare your know-how and skills to the requirements of the job in order to know if you meet the recruiter's expectations;

* see if you have some shortcomings, analyze the positive points you have, the ones you can put at the service of society.

* identify your strengths and weaknesses, we have all of them, this will let you know if you are close to the wanted candidate.

Write a reply to a job posting

Once you have collected all this information, you will only have to submit your application which includes:

* a cover letter,

* your CV.

On your cover letter, you will take care of:

* not to omit the references of the advertisement or if not, by what means you have knowledge of the position to be filled: customer discussion, information by a friend, by an organization.

* you will send it to the interlocutor mentioned on the advertisement, avoiding to scratch his name when writing. Do not forget to register his function.

Writing response to the job offer consists of three steps. In any case, it will be clear, precise and without spelling errors.

Step 1

Describe the reason for the offer and the company you are interested in: reason for your application.

Step 2

* Mention the skills you bring,

* Talk about your knowledge and experience,

* Resume the missions of the post,

* Do not forget to talk about your qualities,

* A judicious and positive comment on the company proposing the job will be appreciated.

Step 3

* Request a meeting,

* Finish with a polite form.

Good to know: if the offer asks for your claims, propose in your letter to approach it during your interview.

Replying to a job posting: put all the chances on your side

Your answer to the job posting is your cover letter, it is also your business card that allows you to land a job.

* Reread it with a rested head before sending it. Do not hesitate to take a step back.

* Are you satisfied with your writing?

* Will it get the attention of the recruiter?

Finding a Job without Experience

You go out of school, you raise your children or you have traveled around the world, but the reality is there, you have to find a job today and you have no significant experience. Diploma in hand, you have an apprehension: who will want a young graduate without experience? Even if you have little or no experience, you can interest companies. You have to know how to knock on the right doors, be curious, active and be motivated.

Here are some tips to follow to find a job with no experience.

Target companies looking for young graduates

Companies and employers are looking for young graduates without experience for various reasons:

* lower wage claims;

* a fresh look;

* a strong motivation;

* a recent knowledge;

* skills appropriate to current work requirements: project management, for example, or specific plan to a job core;

* a mastery of new technologies or techniques in a particular sector;

* the youth;

* the enthusiasm;

* the potential for change.

How to find companies that recruit?

* Frequent job fairs for young people.

* Contact your school, university or alumni club if your school has one, companies will show up to them.

* Check out job sites for graduates.

* Prospect the reputable sectors to employ young graduates.

* Expand your professional network.

Be astute to build your CV without experience

When writing your CV, your cover letter and during your interview, value everything you have learned during your studies, your internships, conducting your research, writing your dissertation and in your associative life. The more you will value this course and show your ability to analyze a situation, the more recruiters will take a positive look at your application.

* Take the skill set of the job you are targeting.

* Highlight all the skills you have developed. Find them:

- during your school or university course, consider using the secondary know-how. For example, for high school, describe your achievements (file, presentation, internship) or, for a thesis, you have learned, outside the thesis itself, to speak in public, conduct a research, manage a project, work as a team... If you have received a professional training, describe all your achievements.

* in your extracurricular activities: collective sport, cultural activities... etc. Show your investment capacity by indicating the duration of these activities.

* in your professional experiences: volunteer work, odd jobs, seasonal work or work done in the family framework (DIY, restoration of furniture, sale on the markets with friends brocante).

* in the trips you have made, under what conditions: what you have acquired in knowledge and know-how (language, organization, autonomy, adaptation, humility...).

* Indicate transversal know-how:

- the languages ​​you speak, those you have only the basics.

- your level of computer practice: office, website, programming, operating systems: Windows Server 2003, Windows XP Pro, Unix, Linux...

- your driving license, your means of transportation.

* Note some of your personal qualities: sociable, concentrated, persevering, creative, attentive, punctual, curious...

Do internships to gain experience

An effective way to build experience and make yourself known to companies is to do internships or engage in an association. Incorporate these experiences in your resume, forgetting the status (student, volunteer), what interests recruiters is what you are able to do.

* Ask, via employment agencies, to do internships in companies.

* Complete your diploma with a professional training or apprenticeship contract, with a master's degree in project management, for example. So, with the alternation, you will have a foot in the company. These formulas are very well perceived by recruiters.

* Participate in clubs of young graduates.

* Engage in associations related to your industry if they exist.

Post your resume on social networks

Post your resume in CVs websites

http://www.resumerobin.com - Massive distribution for just $25. Try it now!

https://www.dice.com - The place to go for tech jobs

https://www.indeed.com - The biggest job search engine.

https://www.ziprecruiter.com - A major up-and-comer in job search.

http://www.careerbuilder.com - Highly visited job board with full-time opportunities.

https://www.monster.com - Popular job site with all kinds of jobs, including part-time.

Find companies and office websites

* Select the companies you are interested in. Most offer to put CV online on their website.

* Locate recruiting firms in your area and put your resume online.

* Answer the ads.

Create your resume on professional social networks

Use professional social networks, personalize your profile with a thorough CV. Exchange with professionals via these platforms. Be very active.

https://www.facebook.com - Leverage your friend network as a professional network.

https://twitter.com - Employers will look at your account if you have one.

https://www.linkedin.com - Make sure your profile matches your resume.

Make your own site

Create your mini-site CV with URL in your name. Add content: articles, presentations, photos... Some portals can make it easier for you by referencing your resume on the search engines:

http://www.doyoubuzz.com

https://resumegenius.com

Expand your professional network

The network is a recognized way to find a job.

A few months before the end of your studies, inform all your network that you are going to be looking for a job. List all the people you know, in each of your activities. Your relational network includes several levels. Each contact provides information and other contacts. Get into a real racing game!

- the first group covers all the people you know and can contact them directly. Think about what type of help each person you know can bring you and to whom, can lead you.

- the second group includes all the people you can contact through those of the first group and who do not know you. They will bring you closer to the final target. Many contacts are often necessary to reach the third group.

- the decision makers, who form the third group, represent in a job search the people you want to approach in the target companies. Meet them.

Keep these contacts in a notebook, they will serve you throughout your career.

Explore All The Tracks To Find a Student Job

Use your network to find a small job. By multiplying the tracks, you increase your chances.

Good to know: it is advisable to anticipate and go ahead to prospect, for example in January for a summer job.

Use your personal network

There are many opportunities around you that you do not always suspect.

* List all the people you meet or have encountered in different fields: studies, sports activities, hobbies...

* Ask yourself how this person can help you in your research:

- He/she may need others;

- He/she can open your network to you;

- He/she can put in touch with someone.

* Contact as many people as possible and meet them:

- give them your CV;

- allow them to distribute your professional cards.

Search directly

Spontaneous applications are also a good way to get a job.

* Register with the town hall of your home or the city where you want to work, or even with several.

Good to know: the services of the town halls recruit students for the holidays, for specific missions relating to certain events, or internally throughout the year.

* Apply directly

- list the domains that recruit students and interest you (merchants, distribution mass, agriculture, catering, tourism, camping, animation, childcare, cleaning, factory...) and make lists of contacts.

- send e-mails, door-to-door or make an appointment to apply: a young person who takes the time to introduce himself/herself is always well received.

Tip: look after your presentation when you go to a potential employer.

Make a follow-up chart: make a note of the places where you have applied, restart some time later or on the date that the employer has advised you.

Browse classified ads

Consult specialized websites, reply to ads or submit your CV. Here are some sites that offer jobs:

International Student

IBM International Student Hiring

International Students - On-Campus Job Search

Get closer to professional agencies

Employment counselors can guide you, give you leads, and direct you to job ads. Do not hesitate to meet them!

Place your ad on their billboards. See also:

* interim boxes;

* emploi agency;

* youth information and documentation center;

* local mission of your commune;

* chambers of commerce and industry.

Go to job forums

In the spring, many cities organize summer job forums. The employers are there.

* Get your resume and professional cards and go to these forums.

* Arrive as soon as possible, at the opening, because the present employers are taken by assault. You will certainly find people you have contacted spontaneously: they will appreciate your pugnacity to look for work.