Graduate Recruitment ACS v2

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March 4, 2011 1 Jonathan Reyes Graduate Recruitment Tips for Surviving the Graduate Selection Process

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March 4, 2011 2 Agenda Cover Letter and Resume Writing Tips Preparation and Interview Tips Graduate Hiring Criteria Recruitment Process Careers at IBM Our Graduate Program

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March 4, 2011 3 What are Employers looking for in Graduates? Employers are looking for their future leaders they need to know about YOU! Clear, precise, up-to-date cover letter and resume Availability Well prepared for interviews and assessment centres

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March 4, 2011 4 Cover Letters It is your Introduction Letter It should be no more than ONE page Set up in a professional letter format In some cases the cover letter is just as important as your resume

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March 4, 2011 5 Send the same cover letter for every role you apply for Don’t lead with your weaknesses Ensure there are no spelling mistakes and it is written well – grammar! Do not include skills in your cover letter that the role does not ask for Never assume the Company thinks you know about their organisation and why you would want to work for them Do not steer away from a professional Letter Repeat all the information that’s in your CV IBM 60 City Road Southbank Vic 3006 5th August 2008 Dear Graduate Program, Re: NAB Graduate Program I red with interest your advertisement seeking graduates on the 7th June 2008 and in particular the IT Specialist role and am pleased to attach my resume for your consideration. While I have no previous working experience in a company such as yours or in the position I think I will do good. I am currently in my final year of a Bachelor of Information Systems with a Distinction grade average. I have covered Java programming, PHP and web design while at University with exceptional results as you will see from my transcript. I also enjoy cooking. Through my work experience in a call centre and my various relationships at University I have gained exceptional communication and relationship building skills. I want to work for IBM. I am available for an interview at any time and the best way to contact me is on my mobile. I believe that with the skills and experience I have gained from my University study and work experience I would be a valuable addition to IBM. Please find my resume and academic transcript attached. Cheers! Bob Cover Letters – Don’ts

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March 4, 2011 6 Change the content of each letter you create to be specific to that particular role Keep to one page – no long essays Use a professional letter format Show that you have researched the organisation / industry, and express the reasons you are interested in that particular company Briefly address the selection criteria / required skills listed in that role PROOF READ and SPELL CHECK! Letter Format: Introduction Why me? Why Them? The desired result of your letter Your Name Address 1 Address 2 IBM 601 Pacific Hwy St Leonards NSW 2065 5th August 2008 Dear Graduate Program, Re: IBM Graduate Program – IT Specialist I read with interest your advertisement seeking graduates on the 7th June 2008 and in particular the IT Specialist role and am pleased to attach my resume for your consideration. I am currently in my final year of a Bachelor of Information Systems with a Distinction grade average. I have covered Java programming, PHP and web design while at University with exceptional results as you will see from my transcript. I have used MS Office products extensively through school and University. Through my work experience in a call centre and my various relationships at University I have gained exceptional communication and relationship building skills. With IBM being one of the largest IT consulting, technology and services companies in the world, I believe I will gain invaluable skills to help develop my IT knowledge and career. I am available for an interview at any time and the best way to contact me is on my mobile. I believe that with the skills and experience I have gained from my University study and work experience I would be a valuable addition to IBM. Please find my resume and academic transcript attached. Yours sincerely, Your name Cover Letters – Do’s

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March 4, 2011 7 Formatting Your Resume A resume is a tool for you to sell yourself to an organisation Do not make it an essay – 2 to 3 pages MAXIMUM Your resume is the first impression an organisation will have of you so keep it professional, to the point and accurate

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March 4, 2011 8 Record your schooling and employment history out of order Don’t miss important information Make comments which are too vague or over detailed Do not make up or exaggerate on your experience, skills or academic results Make up the format as you go Make spelling mistakes Don’t include photos or graphics (or use with caution) George Education / Training: 2003 Diploma Feb 05 to Nov 07 Bachelor of Information Systems, Melbourne University 2004 Completed Year 12 at North Sydney High School Employment History ABC Corporation March 06 – current Help Desk Responsibilities: - Technical role or I work in a team of 6 people and they each have different roles. 2 of the people in the team have been there 6 years and 3 have been there 2years and 3 months. I come into the office at 9am and I start by turning on my computer and then I read my emails and then I start on report one for the day…… Career Objective: To obttain a position within the IT industry where I can work with an energetic and innovative IT team to further extend my learning with valuable real world experience. Techhnical Skilles: - Networks: Unix, Linux, Windows XP - Programming languages, Java, C++, C - Microsoft packages: Word, Excel, PowerPoint - Web Languages: HTML, CSS and JavaScript Achievements: - 2007 Awarded top grades for Databases - 2004 School Prefect Resumes – Don’ts

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March 4, 2011 9 Make sure you use a professional layout style or template that is easy to read and follow Be clear, precise and accurate – no spelling mistakes Add a brief introduction on your career objective List your University information accurately (month, year started and finished) Include accurate and true information about your work history, role and responsibilities – point form List your technical skills – point form List awards or key achievements – point form Format: Career Objective Education Employment History – most recent to oldest Technical Skills Resume of Jane Smith 20 Beckett St North Sydney NSW 2000 02 9876 6543 / 0400 000 000 janesmith@hotmail.com Career Objective: To obtain a position within the IT industry where I can work with an energetic and innovative IT team to further extend my learning with valuable real world experience. Education / Training: Feb 05 to Nov 07 Bachelor of Information Systems, Melbourne University 2004 Completed Year 12 at North Sydney High School Employment History ABC Corporation March 06 – current Help Desk Operator Responsibilities: - Troubleshooting and fault testing - Remote software upgrades - dealing with customers over the phone on a regular basis McDonalds June 04 to March 06 Customer Service Rep Responsibilities: - Dealing with customers on a regular basis - Taking orders - Preparing meals Technical Skills: - Networks: Unix, Linux, Windows XP - Programming languages, Java, C++, C - Microsoft packages: Word, Excel, PowerPoint - Web Languages: HTML, CSS and JavaScript Achievements: - 2007 Awarded top grades for Databases - 2004 School Prefect Resume – Do’s

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March 4, 2011 10 Interview Tips Your formal evaluation May be over the phone or face to face Often follow a behavioural based structured interviewing style Use your common sense! 4 P’s - Prepare - Passion - Profile your Skills - Persuade us that you are the one we are looking for

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March 4, 2011 11 Preparation Research: the company website, areas that interest you and be able to explain why, potential career paths. Attend career fairs and speak to company representatives, connect through social media tools hiring companies may use (Facebook, Twitter) to keep up to date with current events Ask Questions: Prior to assessment days think of possible questions you could ask of the presenters (executives, managers, current graduates) particularly in regards to career progression to demonstrate your forward thinking and interest in building a career within that organisation Group case study: Be actively involved in the group, think of potential question that may be asked of you and don’t be shy to speak up Interviews: If there are multiple interviews be consistent! Have a positive outlook to demonstrate your enthusiasm and provide solid examples. Prepare for BBSI questions – use past examples to demonstrate competencies. Use work examples if possible. S-T-A-R: Situation, Task, Action, Result Aptitude testing: These test are designed to test the way a candidate processes new information, some examples can be found online to practice, but remember that all tests are generally very different and RELAX! Aptitude testing is only part of the overall selection process

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March 4, 2011 12 Interview Tips

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March 4, 2011 13 Behavioural Based Interviewing (BBI) What is BBI?: BBI is based on the assumption that past behaviour will determine future behaviour. The process of behavioural interviewing is much more probing and works very differently to standard interview questions. Responses to BBI: In the interview, your response needs to be specific and detailed. Tell them about a particular situation that relates to the question, not a general one. Tell them briefly the situation, what you did specifically, and the positive result or outcome. STAR Principle: Situation /Task - Describe the situation that you were in or the task that you needed to accomplish. You must describe a specific event or situation, not a generalized description of what you have done in the past. Be sure to give enough detail for the interviewer to understand. This situation can be from a previous job, from a volunteer experience, or any relevant event. Action - Describe the action you took and be sure to keep the focus on you. Even if you are discussing a group project or effort, describe what you did -- not the efforts of the team. Don't tell what you might do, tell what you did. Response - What happened? How did the event end? What did you accomplish? What did you learn?

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March 4, 2011 14 Behavioural Based Interviewing (BBI) Sample BBI Questions Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills. Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgment and logic in solving a problem. Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it. Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done. Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritize your tasks.

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March 4, 2011 15 Useful Sites for Interview and Resume Writing Tips http://www.careerone.com.au http://www.seek.com.au/career-resources/