How to stand out: personal branding – CVs – cover letters – Becky Steel Student Career Centre Bachelor of Communication.

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How to stand out: personal branding – CVs – cover letters – Becky Steel Student Career Centre Bachelor of Communication

>>CAREER CENTRE

Your Personal Brand

>>UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY >>CAREER CENTRE Your CV…

Format Single spacing Easy to read No tables Margins: ~ 2cm Sans serif Font Body Text size: 11pt 2 sides A4

Sections Clear headings Heading size: ~14pt 2 spaces between sections Logical order Most important parts first Reverse date order

. Contact Details. Skills Profile. Education. Work History. Interests. Referees Choose the order that best reflects your strengths

>>UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Education Bachelor of Communication (Media Studies)Feb current Unitec Institute of Technology, Mt Albert [Expected completion: Nov 2015] Relevant courses include: Media Law International Communication Employment Job TitleApril – Oct 2013 Organisation Name, location Assisted with … Developed … >>CAREER CENTRE Employment & Education

Skills Be RELEVANT Highlight strengths ~ 8 – 12 points Give e.gs / evidence Transferrable skills

>>UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY >>CAREER CENTRE Leading Phrases for Skills Profile Ability to … gained from … X (number of) years’ experience in… Broad understanding of … (theory knowledge…) Developed … skills through … Proven effectiveness in… Natural strength with… Demonstrated success in… Familiarity with… Confident with…

Cover Letters

>>UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Completed/studying relevant qualification Previous work experience Technical skills Transferable skills Personal strengths Portfolio of work Analyse advert and pull out relevant information to match yourself to the role >>CAREER CENTRE Why you?

>>UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Size of organisation / specialisation Reputation Location Sector Training programme Culture / working environment Clients – give examples Contacts Show your motivation and research into their organisation >>CAREER CENTRE Why them?

Proactive Job Search

Employment Strategy Tailored applications Door knocking/Phone calls Speculative letter and follow up Research leads Volunteering Networking Informational Interviews Join a professional body

>>UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY “Word of mouth is the best way to find a job.” - Peter Osborne, Head of Trademe Jobs Word of Mouth >>CAREER CENTRE

>>UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY What is one thing you will have learned from today’s session?

>>UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY “If an opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door” Milton Berle ( actor, comedian)