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Your application CV, Cover letter, Linkedin Profile

Anna Gävner

June 2018

The purpose is to

improve your possibilities

to be invited to the

interview.

Goals for Today

Get knowledge in how to write

successful job applications.

Agenda

Introduction

CV

Cover letter

Linkedin Profile

Wrap-up and questions

Channels to your new occupationJob-sites (TRROnline/ oxojob.se, Monster, Careerbuilder, Indeed.com)

Staffing and Recruitment Companies

Search Agencies

Company home pages

Linkedin and other social media

Personal network

Job fairs

Spontaneous applications / contacts

Marketing – Your brand

To package your competence

CV and letter in combination

Who is your audience?

Why do you need a CV?

Headers in a CV

First- Profile/Summary/Goal/Own

Header

Experience

Education

Courses

Languages

IT - skills

Other

Volunteer Work

Management Experience

Drivers License

International Experience

Achievements

Personal

References

How to present achievements/accomplishments in my CV?

Discuss in pairs:

• What could be an achievement to describe?

• How can I highlight it with clarity?

Examples of Achievements

”Developed new routines for the work flow of invoicing - which made

our work x % more efficient”

”Managed to increase the profit for our department from 3 million SEK

to 7 million SEK in three years”

”Responsible for the launch of SAP business system within planned

time- and budget frame”

”Contributed to changed attitude and motivation among my employees

with positive effect on spirit and productivity”

RESULTS – Always for everyone!!!

Total number of company employees

Number of direct reports, team lead role

Responsible for, built, added …

Budget responsible, budget size

Projects

Career advances, added responsibilities

If you have held management positions

Chronological CV – most common

Functional/Competence CV – useful when you want to make a

career change, or want to highlight previous/older competences

Master CV – includes everything, select from here to tailor make CV

Use different types of CVs depending on the target/specific job?!

Different types of CVs

Examples of Summary/Profile(Remember to ”tailor make” your Summary if it’s a specific job ad -

keep it more generic if it’s for networking, databases, LinkedIn)

Administrative assistant – ”My tasks as an Administrative assistant cover to

organize, coordinate and administer plenty of work and activities. I am used to

working in an international arena - always with a great sense of service and

structure. Feedback I’ve got is that I am supportive, effective and can manage a

heavy work load. To have a coordinating role with focus on service is what I truly

enjoy, and now I’m looking forward to new challenges within Administration as

for example an Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, Coordinator,

Project Assistant.”

Project manager – ”To work as a Project manager is a great challenge every

day and I love it! With extensive experience from Project management in

international companies, where I have worked with cross-functional teams from

Europe and Asia, I’ve been part of delivering XXXX to customers such as XXX. I

hold a PMI certificate and am familiar with agile methodology. I bring energy,

perseverance and structure to the projects, which I am appreciated for. To be

part of XXX future success would be a perfect next step in my career!”

Examples of Summary/ProfileSenior Engineer – ”I have a background as a consultant and engineer in the

telecom and IT industry with competences in areas such as SW and mobile

platforms. During these years I’ve gained deep understanding of the importance

of developing technical solutions that adds value to the customers. As a person

I’m known as someone who is solutions oriented, analytical and a positive team

player. I get motivated by… Now I’m looking for new opportunities where I can

make a difference. Specialties: SW development, Java, C++, ……”

Controller –

• Structured and analytical Controller performing business analysis, management

reporting, risk management, etc.

• Extensive experience of working in an international and multicultural environment.

• Holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Lund University.

• A strong drive to translate figures and numbers into business understanding.

• Looking for new challenges as a Controller, Business Controller, Finance manager.

(or “Would be happy to be a member of your Finance department!”)”

Easily read and good overview

Consequent and thorough (font, headlines, etc.)

Check spelling

Avoid abbreviations

Make it personal, “you”

Picture? Age? Civil status?

Layout

Sofia Ek

Personal Information

Address: Fjällgatan 5 122 88 Enskede Phone: 077 223344

E-mail: [email protected]

Summary In late 2006 I had the opportunity to join a team supporting IT operational processes and tools. Incident

Management and Problem Management was the main focus of my responsibility, which also included

technical Second Line support, reporting, education, information and various data administration tasks.

In my most recent assignment, Business Solution Leader, I was responsible for our case management

system, with an even stronger focus on maintaining the relationship between the processes and the case

management system.

The most valuable part of my experience in this area is the understanding of how different technical support

areas affect the customer and the delivered service(s).

My goal for the future is to work with Technical Second/Third line Support within the UNIX/Linux area. I also

have a strong interest in the software development area with basic knowledge of several different

programming languages.

Apart from my technical skills I am an analytical and calm person, with focus on quality.

Areas of knowledge

ITIL Incident Management Problem Management Change Management Processes & Guidelines development UNIX/Linux systems Software development Team leadership Application testing SQL Database Integrations Technical support Computer hardware

Language English Very good (reading, writing, speaking)

Sofia Ek

Career

Astra Zeneca 2011-2014 Business Solution Leader Maintained relation between tool and processes successfully, for a period of 3 years. Case management system built on SIEBEL v 7.8. Process support and development covered Incident and problem Management. 2012-2014 ITSM Project, Tools & Process SME Launch of a new tool suite and new process on time, for supporting new Incident, Problem and Change management processes. 2009-2011 Global Support Coordinator (Americas, India, South Africa) Training in Incident/Problem Management tool and processes, on location in Bangalore, India November 2010, process support and development for Incident and Problem management, technical support and tool administration. 2006-2009 Support Coordinator Incident and Problem Management tool and process support tool. Administration and technical support. 2003-2006 Teamleader (Helpdesk) Incident and Request follow-up, recruitment and implementation of a new IP telephony solution. Participated in ISO 9000 activities hosted by DNV. 2000-2003 Teamleader (Installation & Support) End user support and technical support, Windows servers and clients. 1995-2000 Technician (Installation & Support) Installation and support for 3270 terminals, Windows servers and clients with Novell software client and network support (Token Ring, Ethernet) Project 1994 Södertälje municipality (6 months) C programming, 3D modelling and Virtual Reality hardware.

Training 2012 ITIL Foundation v3, Certified 2005 ITIL Foundation v2, Certified 2003-2004 Potential Leaders, 10 months 2000 UGL

Personal details I live with my husband and 7 years old daughter. She is just about to start her first year in school, which will be a challenge in many ways. Having a house is really a challenge too, but I enjoy gardening quite a lot. There is nothing like a colorful garden waking up in early spring, changing colors during the summer, and still having colors when autumn is around the corner. For exercise, I usually play golf and I have an official HCP of 30 which needs to be improved, so there´s a goal which suites me perfect. I have something ahead of me to achieve but I am not really a competitive person, in that way.

Curriculum Vitae

Amanda Persson [email protected] 0755-88 99 88 Linkedin

Summary I am a marketing and communications specialist with 15 years of experience working in a global B2B context primarily within IT, high-tech and service companies. I have extensive experience in - digital strategy, business management and innovation - building long-term profitable client / customer relationships - lead generation on emerging markets and new customer segments - establishing integrated communication and marketing strategies Inclusive, energetic and holistic, these are the words mostly used by people describing me. In my personal option my best traits are curiosity, problem solving and being result oriented. These assets have been sharpened by studying, working and living abroad in Europe and Asia. I am passionate about working in the digital space using smart and innovative solutions to strengthen brand experiences. I'm fascinated by change and innovation and thrive working as a change facilitator coaching and unlocking creative processes and leadership using my comprehensive toolbox and technical expertise. We are certainly in a paradigm shift right now that will determine how well companies and organisations cope with the business challenges they face. The future is digital for sure, and I want to be a part of shaping that future with the strongest and most innovative brands, its people and smart and innovative technology.

Work Experience Marketing & PR Ericsson IT (January 2012 – May 2015) My role was strengthening the Ericsson IT brand working primarily with digital solutions to engage in dialogue with current customers, but also future customers via lead generation. Ericsson IT had a big focus on growth, market activities consequently directed to increasing market shares in the Nordics, France and the Benelux countries. Business and service innovation, customer satisfaction powered by digital solutions and coaching the management team in how to work integrated across all channels were my areas of responsibility. At my department we handled all strategic and operational PR and media related activities. We were also in charge of lead generation and all events.

Subject Matter Expert: Strategic Communication Ericsson Group Headquarters (March 2011 – December 2011) In the strategic plans for the Ericsson Group in 2011-2013 there were five prioritized projects, one called Mobility. The aim of the project was to promote and stimulate a higher level of exchange of executive managers between the business areas in the group in order to safeguard long-term competitiveness. My role as an SME was to research and identify key methods, tools and measurements and then to plan and support the execution of the decided communicative, branding and PR activities. Primary activities included work-shops and training for key stakeholders on using social media, corporate digital channels and storytelling to reach project objectives.

Higher Education University of Umeå (part time August 1999 – June 2000) Educational Theory (Pedagogik).

L’IUT Paul Sabatier, Toulouse France (August 1996 – July 1997) 2 terms as an Erasmus Exchange Student Major subjects in marketing, printed and digital media, intercultural communication and information technology.

University of Umeå (January 1994 – June 1998) BA with a Major in Media and Communication and Minors in Political Science (International Relations) and Business Economics

Other Professional Experience -‘Digital Strategy’, Hyper Island (October – December 2014) -‘Integrated Communication’, Berghs School of Communication - Melcrum and Ericsson Groups ‘Black Belt’ for Communicators (April 2011) -‘Change Management’ Sveriges Kommunikatörer (September 2008)

-The Ericsson Group ‘Case Based Learning Program’ (March 2008 – October 2008) .-JKL ‘Mentor Program’ (August 2006 – July 2007)

-’Strategic Communication Management’, Sveriges Kommunikatörer (November 2006) -The Ericsson Group ‘Global Provider Program’ (September 2005 – December 2005) -The Solectron ‘Top Operational Managers Training’ (February 2001 – July 2002)

Languages

English: non-native fluent French: proficient

Personal -A perfect Saturday for me is to buy groceries at Hötorget and then make a fantastic dinner together with my friends -I love running and going to the gym -I like travelling to big cities; my top three so far are New York, New Delhi and Rio de Janeiro. -I have a scuba diving license and when I was new in Stockholm I also learned how to sail a sailing boat properly; the archipelago in Stockholm is truly amazing both above and under water! -My next goal is to be better at photography! I bought a new camera and I am now teaching myself through courses and blogs the art of taking great pictures

Extracurricular activities Board member in my housing cooperation (Brf Styrelse) Volunteer for ‘Ung Cancer’

References

Provided on request

www.cvparade.com

Analyze and prepare

What key words can you distinguish in the ad?

What competencies and personal attributes are asked for?

What qualifications/requirements are ”must have” and ”nice to have”?

What is appealing with the company?

Read the home page! Can you find out about their values?

What questions would I like to ask on the phone?

Cover letter - disposition

Selling heading

Introduction/

Why I’m interested

Matching/

How I can contribute

Positive/Active ending

Examples of selling headings

”Business focused Sales manager with strong track record”

”Result oriented Team leader with focus on growth”

”Dedicated Java developer who wants to make a difference”

”Multilingual Purchaser who understands technical matters”

”Product developer with a sense for mechatronics”

”Service minded customer representative wants to contribute!”

The letter

Rather shorter than longer. About one pen long and one pen wide.

The letter ”matches” the CV

Uniform graphical form and font

Well matched to the ad

Read everything in the ad, for example the “referensnumber”

Avoid ”vague” words such as maybe, fun, sometimes, think…

Finish with an activating sentence!

Examples of Introduction/Why I’m interested”You care about your customers – I have great ability to turn disappointed

customers into happy customers. Your company values are my values and after

talking to “Mr. X” I am even more convinced this position at your company

would suit me very well.”

”Company X is the leader of xxx. My goal is to work for a successful company

in the forefront! This position gives me an opportunity to utilize my knowledge

and at the same time learn from highly skilled colleagues.”

”With several years of experience from projects in the Asian market and a great

understanding of the culture differences I found this position as Project

Manager very appealing! What caught my interest was the combination

of…..and your focus on creating products with highest quality.”

”Your company has strong brands and I has consciously built my competence

around how to create stronger brands and therefore I would really enjoy to be

part of your team.”

Examples of positive/active endings

”I look forward meeting you to discuss further”

”Hope I’ve gained your interest and we get the chance to meet and further

discuss this interesting position”

”I look forward to hearing from you to schedule a meeting”

”As a person I am committed, positive and structured and I hope I’ve catched

your interest as you catched mine. I look forward to talk to you soon”

“I will follow up on this spontaneous application within two weeks and look

forward to discuss how I can contribute to your company”

Datum Christer Bäck Gustavsgatan 25 Valhallav 57

114 22 Stockholm 0725-100 411

[email protected]

[email protected]

LinkedIn

Management Consultants

When I read that The Boston Consulting Group are looking for Management Consultants in the

Strategy Service Area, I thought this was of great interest and was anxious to contribute to your team

with my knowledge, experience and passion for Change Management and Facilitation.

I do believe that I might be the Consultant you are looking for with my background of different leading

roles in supportive IS/IT environments, experiences from working with improvement projects, being a

Certified Lean Sigma Black Belt, a trainer in Lean Sigma and Culture behavior and a skilled Workshop

facilitator.

During several years I worked with a team with the objective to implement the concept of Continuous

Improvements and by using Lean Sigma as a method facilitate teams to identify their problems, root-

causes and implement solutions to improve their processes.

I truly enjoyed working in this environment, developing groups and individuals through change, to find

structured ways and solutions even in the most complex situations. I would like to have a similar

opportunity again, preferably in a large, global Consultant Company as yours.

I would describe myself as energetic, structured, analytical, social, open and honest with a strong

ability to build interpersonal relationships.

I live with my wife and grown-up children in Stockholm and in my leisure time I enjoy playing golf,

cross-country skiing and spending time with my family and friends.

I would gladly provide references if required and I am looking forward to meeting you in person for an

interview.

Best Regards

Christer Bäck

Per-Åke Skoog Allén 25 541 70 Skövde

0722 995522

[email protected]

LinkedIn

Datum

Application Strategic Buyer Unilabs AB

I was acknowledged of this position through TRR and following phone conversation with

Lotta Persson. I’m very interested in joining the Cochlear Bone Anchored Solutions AB.

I have a wide experience as purchasing manager recently at Stena AB and prior to that with

Mio, Tibro.

My tasks as purchaser has amongst other been to conduct tenders, select service providers,

agree terms, sign agreements and implement services. Safeguard that the agreements are align

with business objectives and goals as well as processes and procedures by monitoring key

performance index and regular follow-up meetings with key account managers.

Based on the size and complexity of the tenders the scope varies from teams of myself together

with one or two stakeholder to full project sourcing teams with multiple stakeholders. I have a

solid track record with successful implementations spreading from tactical changes with the

purpose to reduce cost and or improve services to global strategic tenders with the ambition to

adjust in line with company policy.

I’m well acquainted with frame agreement work and have negotiated and agreed contractual

terms and conditions with various suppliers covering a wide spread of areas. I have also had

the power of attorney to sign all agreements within my responsibility representing a purchase

value of 80 MEUR in the case of MHC and 200 MSEK in the case of MIO.

The supplier base has mainly been located abroad and therefore almost to full extent the

negotiations has been conducted in the English language. All agreements are in English.

As person I see myself as independent and I like to get things done by obtaining a mandate to conduct the tasks given to me and my team. I like to work with common goals and time

schedules and believe in transparency and open meeting structure. I’m good with figures and

like to use Excel in my tenders.

English fluently (dual citizenship Swedish / American.

I hope you will find my profile of interest and that we will meet face to face within short.

Best regards

Per-Åke Skoog

When I call before sending in my application – what do I ask?

Based on what’s important for you to know more about, what questions would

you like to ask? Is it any information/text in the ad that is not clear enough?

In the ad you mention four-five main tasks, which one is the most important

one would you say?

You are looking for someone with at least five years of experience. I have

more than 10 years relevant experience in this field, how do you value/look

upon that?

Could you please tell me more about the position, besides what’s written in

the ad?

Among the experiences/competences you are looking for, what does the

company value the most?

Could you please tell me who your main customers are?

Examples of questions to ask

Iceberg

Visible Job Market, Ads

Hidden Job Market with needs

Hidden Job Market

without needs

Recruiting companies first of all want to recruit

without advertising.

Spontaneous applicationIt´s a great way to show your interest to work in a certain company

Prioritize from your own list of companies – where would I like to work?

Set goals on your efforts (if that motivates you)

Approach the companies via e-mail, phone, visit, network

Always end the application with something like:

” I will follow up on this application…”

Follow up on the phone

Log your activities and contacts!

Keep the letter short (maximum one page)

The cover letter should ”align” with the CV

Uniformed/Coherent graphic style

Always adjust your letter (and the CV) to the ad

Follow up is key – especially when sending a spontaneous application!

Remember…

Linkedin

Different strategies for Linkedin

To be contacted by recruiting agencies, Headhunter or Hiring Managers

Notify your network that you looking for new opportunities

Contents of Linkedin

Start page

Profile

Network

Job

Interests

Advice from a recruitment specialist

Make sure your profile is up-to-date and

current.

Be active!

The more active you are, the more your

profile will be seen.

Use clear search words

State certifications, industries and business

areas – not just titles.

Network.

Network consciously and in the way that

suits your purpose.

Fast track to Recruiting Agencies

A new job with LinkedinHeading and invitation to connect

Actively seeking employment

in the headingInvitation to connect

Your next step

What have you gained/learned from this seminar?

Write down what will be your next step progressing with your CV and Cover

letter. Note WHEN you will make it happen.

Which job channels will you use?

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