Public. Apply successfully. Dealing with irregularities. Claudio Alborghetti Head HR Marketing & Operations HR Young Professionals Switzerland

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1 Public Apply successfully Dealing with irregularities Claudio Alborghetti Head HR Marketing & Operations HR Young Professionals Switzerland October 2016

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3 Goals for today Understand a standard recruiting process Understand a recruiter's view Types of gaps what to do about them and what not 2

4 Section 1 Recruitment Process

5 Our Recruiting Process Search CV Check (Phone) Interview with HR Interviews with Line Assessment Center Hire 4

6 The seven core competencies Analysing complex problems Selecting useful information to make right choices Evaluating risks and alternative options to make decisions with incomplete knowledge Conveying information clearly and articulately Influencing others and making an impact through effective interpersonal skills Challenging convention with tact, without being combative or confrontational Collaborating and support team members while pursuing personal objectives Encouraging others to participate, listening to different viewpoints and working towards a consensus Judgment & decision making Communication & impact Teamwork & collaboration Problem analysis Innovation Drive & commitment Planning & organizing Selecting information in a structured way in order to propose a logical, ethical and wise solution Generating new ideas and creative approaches Understanding the need for change and challenging ideas Continuous learning of new skills Demonstrating the determination, effort and enthusiasm to deliver results Showing initiative, originating action and consistently striving for excellence Organizing your own work, managing your time effectively and focusing on priorities Developing and monitoring clear action plans with realistic deadlines and set time-scales 5

7 Section 2 Curriculum Vitae

8 Definition of a CV Definition of a CV "Presenting yourself on paper by providing specific information relevant to employers or professional organizations about your work history, education, training and experience." in essence, by submitting your resume your are selling your unique value proposition to your readers. Don't forget Name Date of birth Nationality Address Phone Number including international area code Don't write Salary expectations Religion Family situation (married / single ) Driver's license (except for positions where this is important) No harming of copyrights address 7

9 Your unique value proposition Honest Attractive Exceptional Focused people Your unique value proposition Easy to read Precise Convincing 8

10 CV design pays off Research shows that structured CVs receive more attention The reader of the CV on the right scanned most important information; readers of the CV on the left got lost in text. Basic tips: Eyes are drawn to leftaligned, bolded headlines Don t write your CV in paragraphs; no one reads them Source: TheLadders,

11 Recruiting checklist First impression? Contact details complete? Reverse chronological order? Gaps accounted for? University majors / minors clearly portrayed? Languages? IT knowledge? Extracurricular activities / hobbies? Visible errors (spelling, grammar)? 10

12 Fact 30% of CVs show irregularities* "Natürlich achten wir auch darauf, dass Lücken im Lebenslauf dokumentiert und erklärt werden" "Wenig Freude haben wir an Lebensläufen im Fließtext, mit kleiner Schrift oder großen Lücken, die nicht erklärt werden." "Er sollte lückenlos sein, und falls er Lücken hat, sollten sie erklärt werden. Wenn sich jemand drei Monate Auszeit genommen hat, ist das nicht schlimm, aber er sollte es nicht verschweigen." * Source: 11

13 Types of Gaps Overview Further Education Travels Family Break / Sabbatical Unemployment 12

14 Types of Gaps What to add Further Education Travels Family Break / Sabbatical Unemployment Broaden horizon / Special interest Cultural insights / independency Personal development / caring for others Inner balance / re-orientation Re-orientation 13

15 Gaps in CV Dos & Don'ts DOs Be honest Leave out things Explain Be as precise as possible DON'Ts Lie Try to explain without saying anything Use topic clustering to hide dates Prepare your answers Prepare the interview in general Use a chronological format 14

16 What do you think about this CV? Education 15

17 What do you think about this CV? Experience??? 16

18 Tips & Tricks Think about your most import points in your life Make sure you know what you really want to tell the recruiter or the line manager about yourself (3 USP's) your strengths Think about possible questions and prepare some appropriate examples Practice interviewing ask a friend to ask you structured questions Prepare clear and structured answers Prepare some questions about what you want to know ubs.com/graduates 17