Module 1: SWOT Analysis of Self

 Ang Strength & Weaknesses kay internal factors nga pwedi ma control
 Ang Opportunities & Threats kay external factors nga dili macontrol

Strength

 Qualifications, skills and abilities

 Positive habits
 To know ourselves better

Weaknesses

 Negative habits
 Personality traits that hold you back in your field
 Allows you to identify crucial areas for improvement

Opportunities

 Any external factors that can benefit your situation may be listed as opportunities
 Phenomena that can support your professional journey

Threat

 Obstacles do you currently facing

 Negative external factors that do not benefit your organization
 Proper assessment and thoughtful planning can help you turn many threats into
opportunities.

THE ADVANTAGES OF CONDUCTING A PERSONAL SWOT

 Helps to better understand who you really are as a person

 It helps you understand your preferences and personality traits.
 Explores and also enhances your soft skills and hard skills
 Helps to develops strategies to attain your goals

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

 Analytical skills - An ability of a person that can quickly/easily analyze and evaluate
information.
 Creativity - A skill that comes up with interesting ideas or plans and has innovative
solutions to problems.
 Communication skills- The ability to communicate with others in an easy and effective
manner
 Interpersonal skills - A person who is able to communicate and engage with others in an
efficient manner.
 Leadership skills - The ability of a person that can take charge of a situation or problem
and can inspire others.
 Organizational skills - The ability to effectively manage one’s time and can prioritize the
tasks that must be prioritized
 Team working skills - A person who has the capacity to work productively with other
people.
 Negotiation skills - A person who is skilled in the areas of planning, making decisions, and
assessing circumstances
 Problem-solving skills - An individual with the ability to determine the problem and can
make solutions to it.
 Technology literacy - A person who is knowledgeable about technology
 Module 2: Resume
WHAT IS A RESUME?

 A resume is a document that summarizes your career history, skills and education. The
term originates from the French word résumé, which translates to “abstract” or
“summary.”

WHAT IS A CV?

 A CV (abbreviation for the Latin word curriculum vitae, or “course of life”) is a detailed
and comprehensive document which describes the course of your academic and professional
accomplishments.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CV AND RESUME

Length

 Since a resume includes your skills and qualifications for a specific role only, it should
typically be just one or two pages.
 A CV won’t have a length limit and is much longer than most resumes because it includes
more information and more detailed descriptions of coursework, research, publications or
presentations.

Career type

 CVs are mostly used to apply for academic roles or programs, grants, fellowships and
research or teaching positions. You may have a CV if you are currently applying to or
have graduated from a master's or doctoral program, or if you work as a professor or
researcher at an academic institution.
 Resumes are used when applying for jobs in the private or public sectors which are often
referred to as “industry positions” in contrast to academia.

Geographic location

 In other regions of the world, such as the UK, New Zealand and parts of Europe,
employers use the term CV to describe both CV and resume-style documents and don’t
use the term “resume” at all.
WHEN TO USE A RESUME VS. CV?

 When deciding whether to submit a resume or a CV, consider the role and geographic
location of the position. If you’re in doubt, don’t hesitate to ask a representative of the
organization such as the hiring manager, recruiter or an HR representative to help you
decide.

CV AND RESUME FORMAT

 Module 3: Cover Letter
COVER LETTER

 is where you can show your passion for the position and the company, and highlight your
most relevant qualifications. Many employers require cover letters as part of the job
application process. However, even when an employer does not explicitly ask for a cover
letter, you should send one.
 The key to writing effective cover letters is to follow instructions and communicate
succinctly but with a compelling voice.

COVER LETTER FORMAT

TIPS

1. Customize your header based on your application format

 If you’re writing cover letter directly within an online job application, there’s no need to
include your address or other contact information, as you’ve probably already typed that
into other areas of the application form. If you’re including your cover letter as an
attachment, you can use the same heading as your resume.

2. Use an appropriate greeting

 If you don’t know the name of hiring manager, you can begin your letter with a simple
“Hello” or “Dear Hiring Manager”. More formal introductions such as “To whom it may
concern” or “Dear sir or ma’am” can come across as too stuffy for some organizations,
while greetings like “Hey” and “Hi there”, are almost always too casual for a cover
letter

3. Keep it short and to the point

 Unless specified in the job description, there is no required length for a cover letter, just
focus on the details that are most important for the job.

4. Avoid generic references to your abilities

 Whenever possible, tell meaningful anecdotes that tie your skills to concrete problem-
solving activities or tangible business results you’ve worked on in your career.

5. Proofread before you submit

 Reread your cover letter several times before submitting it and keep an eye out for
errors of spelling, grammar, or punctuation. Reading the letter aloud can help you pick
out awkward phrasing or too long sentences
 Module 4: Dealing Effectively with Job Interviews
COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Skills

I’m well-suited for the position since:

 I have a knowledge and ability to use computers and other technologies.

 I also understand and can communicate in English, although not fluently, but I am willing
to learn.
 I have creativity skills because I can make interesting ideas and innovative solutions to a
problem or tasks.
 I have interpersonal skills because I’m able to communicate effectively to people, as well
as I’m a good listener
 I have organizational skills because I like organizing and filing things and I placed tasks into
a schedule to keep track of them

Tell me about yourself

 Good morning, ma’am, my name is Shakira Leslene Stonecypher. I’m 18 years old. I live
in Tablon, Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental. I just graduated Senior High School at
Capitol University with the strand Accountancy, Business and Management. When it
comes to skills, I have creativity, interpersonal, and organizational skills. I have creativity
skills because I can make interesting ideas and innovative solutions to a problem or tasks.
I have interpersonal skills because I’m able to communicate effectively to people, as well
as I’m a good listener. I also have organizational skills because I like organizing and filing
things.

How would you describe yourself?

 I describe myself as a team player who also works well on my own, creative, discipline,
and hardworking. I’m also open to new ideas or changes and willing to learn new things. I
have creativity, interpersonal, and organizational skills. I have creativity skills because I
can make interesting ideas and innovative solutions to a problem or tasks. I have
interpersonal skills because I’m able to communicate effectively to people, as well as I’m a
good listener. I also have organizational skills because I like organizing and filing things.

What makes you unique?

  I'm a straightforward individual who values hard work and places a high value on my
professional life above everything else, and I am able to acknowledge my mistake while
also learning from it at the same time.

Why should we hire you?

 For the reason that you're hiring and my skills are well suited to your job requirements.
If you hire me, it will be a beautiful great platform to showcase my skills, and I'm
confident that my capabilities can make an immediate contribution to the company, and I
believe I would be a solid choice as a new hire employee. I will put all my efforts and
also try to fulfill all the need of the company.

What makes you unique?

 I'm a straightforward individual who values hard work and places a high value on my
professional life above everything else, and I am able to acknowledge my mistake while
also learning from it at the same time.

Why do you want to work here?

 It’s a great privilege for anyone to work with this company. While doing my research
about it, I found that my skills match your requirements because your company is looking
for someone who is knowledgeable about computer and fluent in English, and I have a
knowledge and ability to use computers and other technologies. I also understand and can
communicate in English, although not fluently, but I am willing to learn. and I believe
this is the best place where I can showcase my skills and contribute to the company
growth

What interests you about this role?

 What interest me about this role is the job responsibilities, your organization is searching
for someone who can interact and listen to customers, and my interpersonal skills makes
me well suited because I’m able to communicate effectively to people, as well as I’m a
good listener. And I also believe this is the best way for me to improve my ability to
interact with others and have great communication.
What motivates you?

 Family is what inspires me since they are my source of happiness and strength, which
allows me to accomplish a good work, and also the thought of one day working with you
and your company. I’m excited to show my skills and apply it to my job.

What are you passionate about?

 Improving both my personal and professional life is something that I take very seriously.
I'm looking for a better opportunity to grow my abilities. I'm excited about the
possibility of having additional opportunities to advance professionally and personally in
the future.

Why are you leaving your current job?

 Changes are important for everyone in order to improve our abilities, and I’m seeking
better opportunities in order to improve my skills. I'm looking forward to having more
chances to improve in my career. I'm eager to learn new things. And I believe that your
organization provides an excellent platform from which I can learn more.

What are your greatest strengths?

 I’ve always been a good team player. I'm strong at keeping a team together and creating
high-quality work when working in a group setting. I am able to work with little or no
supervision at all, and I am eager to learn new skills. I am also adaptable and reliable in
my work.

 When it comes to skills, I have creativity, interpersonal, and organizational skills. I have
creativity skills because I can make interesting ideas and innovative solutions to a problem
or tasks. I have interpersonal skills because I’m able to communicate effectively to people,
as well as I’m a good listener. I also have organizational skills because I like organizing and
filing things and I placed tasks into a schedule to keep track of them.

What are your greatest weaknesses?

 Public speaking and a poor memory are two of my greatest weaknesses. When it comes
to public speaking, I've never been comfortable about it, especially if the people in front
of me aren't my closest. I can still communicate with others, but not just with a group
of people I'm not familiar with, and due to my poor memory, I am prone to forgetting
 things and situations; that’s why I usually take notes to prevent forgetting important
things.
 I communicate more to people to improve my ability to interact with others and have
great communication.

How do you see yourself 5 years from now?

 I am confident in my ability to hold one of the senior roles. I believe that my abilities
will enable me to achieve success to the point where I will be able to pursue other
opportunities. I see myself in a senior management position handling an important
portfolio for this organization. Which also happens to be my strength in terms of
organizing.

Short term and long-term goal

 My short-term goal is to be involve in a company where I can continue to learn and

contribute as much as I can. While my long-term goal is to be in respectable position in
the organization where I belong.

Why did you apply for this position?

 I’m applying for this position because I’m looking for a job, and after doing my research
about this organization, I found that my skills meet your requirements, because your
company is looking for someone who is knowledgeable about computer and fluent in
English, and I have a knowledge and ability to use computers and other technologies. I
also understand and can communicate in English, although not fluently, but I am willing
to learn. and I believe this is the best place where I can showcase my skills and
contribute to the company growth.

Salary range expectation or Salary Requirements

 Considering that I’m a fresher, I don’t have knowledge and experience being paid by a
company. This is a big platform to start my career, and I also want to improve my
knowledge and skills and gain experience so I expect a salary that is suitable with my
abilities.

What skills would you bring to the job?

  While doing my research about your company, I realized that my skills match your
requirements because your company is looking for someone who is knowledgeable about
computer and fluent in English, and I have a knowledge and ability to use computers and
other technologies. I also understand and can communicate in English, although not
fluently, but I am willing to learn. and I believe this is the best place where I can
showcase my skills and contribute to the company growth. Maybe these are the skills
that I can contribute to the job since they are included in the job requirements

 Since I have creativity, interpersonal, organizational I can make interesting ideas and
innovative solutions to a problem or tasks, I’m also able to communicate effectively to
people, as well as I’m a good listener, I can also apply my organizational skills like
organizing, filing, and scheduling

Travel for hiring

 Yes, since I’m passionate about improving both my personal and professional life, and I'm
looking for a better opportunity to grow my abilities.

Lied to a customer

 Definitely No, since I’m passionate about improving both my personal and professional
life, and I'm looking for a better opportunity to grow my abilities, and if I lied to a
customer, I would not be able to improve my personal and professional life because I
didn’t place a high value on my professional life above everything else, how much more in
my personal life

Younger boss

 For the reason that you're hiring and my skills are well suited to your job requirements,
it doesn’t matter who or what the boss is, as long as I have a job and can improve my
knowledge and skills.

OTHER QUESTIONS THAT DON’T HAVE ANSWERS YET:

 How do you handle conflict at work?

 What can you bring to the company?
 What is your dream job?
 How do you work under pressure?
 How do you define success?
 Tell me about your work experience?
 What does customer service mean to you?
 What is your teaching philosophy?