Step 1: Building your w88 online game
The purpose of a w88 online game is to get you an interview!
The person whose qualifications most closely match those sought by the employer gets the interview. To maximize your chances of getting an interview use the same skill/keywords in your w88 online game as those sought by the employer and provide specific examples.
Key items for consideration
- Your w88 online game should fit on one single-sided page only unless significant related employment/experience requires additional space.
- Use consistent indentation, capitalization, font, spacing, and margins (1 inch).
- Use a standard font like Arial, Helvetica, or Times New Roman in 10 pt or larger; 11pt is best.
- No templates! They may not be compatible with the employer’s online systems and are difficult to edit.
- No personal pronouns (I, me, w88 online game, etc.)
- Use “bullets” to list key skills, responsibilities and results. The more relevant the position or key skills used/demonstrated, the more bullet statements.
- The order of the following headings might change based on the relevance to the position: Skills, Work History, Activities and Achievements
- Use boldface for the most important information o Adopt the language (keywords, skills, etc…) used by the employer
Contact Information
- Should be at the top of your w88 online game
- Name is bolded and 14-20 point font.
- Address information same font size as the main body text (11pt) and include all information in the sample.
- Email address should be professional (e.g. NOT funguy@gmail.com) and good for at least six months.
w88 online game objective (optional)
- Listing the position w88 online game are applying for can be beneficial if it matches position listed by the employer
- Do not include if w88 online game are: A) unsure of position employer has available; B) employer has more than one position for which w88 online game would like to be considered; or C) w88 online game have limited space.
Education
- Include degree, current/intended major, university name with city and state, and expected grad date.
- Optional components: GPA if above 3.0, semesters on the Dean’s List, Study Abroad experience, previous colleges attended, related course work, national accreditations, etc.
- Omit high school information unless something exceptional.
Employment
- Use “Relevant Experience” as heading if includes relevant unpaid position(s).
- If w88 online game have both relevant and unrelated work experience consider using one of the following headings: Work History or Other Employment
- Employers want a reverse chronological (most recent first) list of jobs held with dates of employment.
- List position title, name of employer/organization, location (city and state) and dates.
- Use the same skill words as those used in the w88 online game listing.
- Give details. Employers want to know exactly what w88 online game did and what w88 online game accomplished.
- Check to make sure statements are in the correct tense. Present tense if currently performing the task, past tense if no longer performing the task.
Activities and Achievements
Employers want examples of initiative, leadership, teamwork and other w88 online game-related skills. Demonstrate this by including involvement in extra-curricular activities and other achievements.
Additional Skills (optional)
Skill sections should include relevant skills sought by employers such as proficiency in certain computer programs or languages, w88 online game specific certifications, foreign language skills, etc.
Sample w88 online game content for a Mining Engineering graduate:
Ima Minor
123 S. Virginia St. ∙ Reno, NV 89557 ∙ 555-555-5555 ∙ ima.minor@gmail.com
Education:
University of Nevada, Reno Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering
Expected grad date: Spring 2014 | GPA: 3.72
Relevant Courses:
- Underground Mine Design
- Rock Mechanics
- Mine Feasibility
- Mining and Sustainable Development
Technical Skills:
MineSight, Vulcan, AutoCAD, Trimble GPS, Microsoft Office
Clubs/Activities:
- John Mackay Club Vice President (2011-2012)
- UNR SME Mine Design Team Member (2011-2012)
- Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration Student Member
Relevant Work Experience:
Nevada Division of Minerals, Carson City, NV | May 2013-August 2013
Summer Intern
- Used GPS and Topographic maps to locate potential mine hazards.
- Traveled to various locations to find abandoned mines and fenced and in-filled them.
- Performed database entry to log known and potential hazards. Rye Patch Gold Corp., Reno, NV June 2012-May 2013 Geologic Sampling Field Technician
- Collected soil, sediment, rock and RC drill samples in support of drill programs at multiple sites as part of a team
- Kept thorough records regarding locations and quality of samples
Kinross Gold corp., Round Mountain, NV | June 2011-August 2011
Survey Department Intern
- Performed duties as a mine surveyor both in support of production and special projects
- Conducted GPS/total station surveys, layout, and generated weekly production maps
Other Helpful Experience:
Mining Engineering Department, University of Nevada, Reno | Sept 2011-Present
Survey Department Intern
- Collaborated with faculty, students, and university IT department administrators to maintain labs for the Department of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering.
- Worked to monitor and maintain software, hardware, and renewal of licensing agreements.
Step 2: Applying for the w88 online game
Applying for a job involves many steps, both for w88 online game and for the employer. Be sure that w88 online game're actually interested in the position and willing to jump through any hoops the application process calls for. Here are a few tips to think about before w88 online game apply (These tips were compiled by Chelsey Kent, PHR, HR Business Partner, Mining and Construction Background):
- Are w88 online game willing to perform pre-employment testing and are w88 online game confident that w88 online game will pass? Most mining companies perform these pre-employment tests and require that w88 online game pass them before hiring w88 online game. These might include:
- Background check – Be honest about past convictions if asked on an application, because they WILL show up on a background check. Just because w88 online game have been convicted, does not necessarily disqualify w88 online game.
- Pre-employment physical – Stay healthy. w88 online game must meet the minimum physical capability requirements in order to perform the job w88 online game are applying for.
- Pre-employment drug screen – Stay sober. Mining is a zero-tolerance field for being under the influence of drugs and alcohol at work. w88 online game will get tested. Different forms of testing include urine, oral swab and hair samples. Some tests are more accurate and can trace back further than others, so be smart and stay clean. Oftentimes the employer will also drug/alcohol screen randomly during your employment, post-incident/accident and for reasonable suspicion.
- Be prompt to respond to requests for additional documentation during background checks. The sooner w88 online game respond, the quicker w88 online game can be hired
- Give your current employer appropriate notice of resignation. Your new employer would want w88 online game to do the same for them.
- Be prepared to bring all documentation needed for a new hire orientation.
The cover letter
The cover letter is a tool to help introduce yourself in a memorable, personal way during a job application. For each job w88 online game apply for, w88 online game should include a new cover letter unique to the position and company.
Cover letter components:
- State what position w88 online game are applying for and briefly introduce yourself (e.g. major, etc.)
- Describe how w88 online game experiences, skills, and interests are a good match for the position
- Explain why w88 online game are drawn to the company w88 online game are applying to (aka, what makes them special in your eyes)
- Seal the deal-respectfully ask for an w88 online game
Step 3: Nailing the w88 online game
An interview is more than a w88 online game. At the interview you'll get to demonstrate value, persuade an employer, share your personality, and shine! In short, it is your chance to articulate why you are the best candidate for the job and seal the deal. The best way to do this is to prepare through information gathering and practice. Then you will be ready to perform!
Gathering information: Looking out and looking in
Making the best first impression requires effort and preparation on your part and a good understanding of the organization (products, services, projects, positions, etc.). At this point, it is crucial that w88 online game develop a strong understanding of the organization’s history, culture, and context in the field. This knowledge will enable to w88 online game to determine how w88 online game can contribute to their goals.
Below are ideas of what to look out for and tools to use in w88 online game research:
- Find out why they exist, their goals, and strengths.
- Are there new projects or issues for them or within the industry?
- Who are their competitors and what are their projects?
- Identify questions w88 online game have about the organization, structure, position, industry, etc. to ask during the interview.
- Research tools: Google, word of mouth, networking, competitors, news, company website, w88 online game description, mission
Your w88 online game got you the interview, but now you must transform the words on your w88 online game from a 2-D description of your abilities, experiences, and education into a 3-D picture of why you are the best fit for the job. It is no accident that this section follows “looking out”—you must remain focused on why you are a great fit for that particular organization, based on what you found by “looking out”. To construct this picture you will need to have a solid self-awareness (interests, values, abilities, experiences, etc.).
- Underline the important keywords from w88 online game description
- Write a sentence for each keyword explaining how w88 online game meet or have the potential to meet that need
- Expand the sentence to tell a memorable story
Practice
Once w88 online game have a good understanding of what w88 online game have to offer and what the company is all about w88 online game are ready to move to the next preparatory step: practice answering questions. Key to this step is to anticipate questions and come up with great answers, followed by communicating those great answers succinctly and effectively. Here are some ways to do this:
- Read w88 online game description and brainstorm questions
- E.g., outdoor position might have questions about w88 online game experience with camping, whereas a project management position might ask for examples of leading a team project
- Remember school projects count too!
- Look at typical w88 online game questions
- Ask friends that have held the w88 online game before
- Write out answers and rehearse them out loud and in front of a mirror
- Do a mock w88 online game with a friend or the career coordinator
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Good Impressions
Now that w88 online game are prepared with your responses, w88 online game must prepare to make a positive impression. Timeliness, professional dress, and basic courtesy will aid in this task. Be sure to arrive a few minutes early, so that w88 online game can do one last check of your outfit and appearance. Whenever w88 online game meet employees at the company be sure to smile and be friendly. When w88 online game enter the interview room, introduce yourself and offer a firm handshake (with your right hand).
- Be confident (not arrogant)
- Provide clear examples of how w88 online game met their needs
- Listen carefully and take notes of their needs
- Express interest in the w88 online game and respond thoughtfully
- At the end of the interview ask some of the question w88 online game formulated during your preparation
Making a Good Impression After the w88 online game
- Send a thoughtful and genuine thank w88 online game note within 24 hours (email is fine)
- Reflect on the experience
- Follow-up, if w88 online game have not heard within the time frame they identified
Keep w88 online game search moving
Ideally, w88 online game will get a job offer, but while w88 online game wait it is important to keep your job search moving. Continue applying and accepting interviews until w88 online game have an offer in hand. Once w88 online game have accepted a position be sure to withdraw from other job applications.
