Life After Graduation

Guide for the students about the life after graduation, with tips related to professional career, job applications and CV writing.

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1. LIFE AFTER GRADUATION By Daniyal Idrees CIS Batch 2009-10
2. Why are you here? Why are you here?
3. • This session does not promise success but may increase your chances of being successful. • The opinions and advices are based on the the personal experiences. It is possible that you may disagree with them. Disclaimer!
5. Rate yourself • Knowledge (out of 10) • Skills (out of 10) • CGPA (out of 4) • Attitude (-10 to +10)
6. Attitude • “If it’s meant to bee it’ll happen” (-2) • “I don’t care / We’ll cross that bridge when we get there” (-10) • “I’ill give it a shot” (+1) • “I am sure I’ill land a job easily” (-5) • “Let’s focus on learning for now” (+5) • “Let’s research, plan and study together” (+10)
7. Result = (Knowledge + Skills + CGPA) * Attitude
8. Before applying for a Job • Your CV/Resume does not have any typos/grammar mistakes. • Your CV/Resume does not like a Chatgpt generated prompt. • You have an outclass cover letter and CV. • You have done research about the company. • You have read the job description carefully. • Your skills, experience mentioned on your CV is also on your Linkedin Account
9. Before applying for a Job • You are not sending your CV on a weekend. Apply on a Monday morning instead. • You are not putting multiple ids in ‘To’, ‘CC’ or ‘BCC’. • You have an appropriate email id. • Proofread, Proofread and Proofread!
10. Common Mistakes by Fresh Graduates • Expecting too much! • Errors in CV! • Poor Test/ Interview Preparation! • Applying for a Wrong Job! • Preferring Salary over to bigger picture
11. Common Mistakes by Fresh Graduates • Not giving importance to Skills and Appearance! • Not being PUNCTUAL! • Thinking there is no merit in the market. • Not having an updated LinkedIn Account • Job Hopping
12. Curriculum Vitae • Your fi rst impression. • Not a template, it is content. • Marketing brochure. • Your ambassador • Ordinary and Shabby CV shows your carelessness and laziness. • Show your uniqueness by a Unique CV. • Should be different for different companies. • Should have a precise and to the point Objective • Avoid Personal Stuff (Id card number or Full residential address)
13. Curriculum Vitae • Should be in PDF format. • Must not have irrelevant experience and skills • Use Standard fonts and avoid non-standard fonts. • Avoid Pictures. If you still want to keep open, photograph must be decent. • Don’t Forget the LinkedIn, Github, Hackerrank/Leetcode pro fi le links. • Avoid JARGONS. • One page is the best! Two is also okay if it does not feel extended.
14. Curriculum Vitae • Suggested Order: • Picture (if present), contact details, LinkedIn and Github links • If applying abroad, • City and country in the header (e.g Karachi, Pakistan) • +92 in the contact number • Technical skills • Work history • Education • Mention City and country of the university • Projects (with brief description and links if available) • Hobbies and interests
15. Cover Letter • AIDA (Attention-Interest-Desire-Action) • Elevator Pitch • Your Best Snapshot • Should Answer to: • “Why should company hire you?” • Should not like like a Chatgpt prompt.
16. 3Qs to yourself • Where do you want to work? • Why do you want to work there? • Why should they select you
17. Negotiation • Be con fi dent and fi ght till the end :) • Sometimes an opportunity has more worth than the salary • Greed is a curse
18. You Should: • Know yourself • Know your skills • Know your achievements • Know your uniqueness • Be focused • Be honest • Learn how to overcome imposter syndrome
19. Interview preparation • Dress well and be punctual • If an online interview, Check the link if it is working and join the call 5 minutes earlier. • Con fi dent body language • Technical Interviews and HR Interviews. • Ask the Experienced Seniors. • Google about the interview questions • Knowledge about the company • “Tell us about yourself” • Rate your skills out of 10. • Your strength and weaknesses • Expected Salary • Ask at least one question at the end.
20. Switching Jobs • Try not to switch the job on the basis of salary (Applies to the initial stage of your career) • Job hopping is bad for your career • If you switch, make sure you do not leave a company with a bad impression • References are useful
21. Business Communication • Choose your words wisely and carefully. • Practice writing formal letters and emails. • Direct and indirect approach.
22. During your job: • Be punctual • Dress well, stay well groomed, smell good • Always set an extended timeline (if possible) • Be very very careful about your commitments • Try not to make your seniors disappointed • “Trust is earned when actions meet words” (C. Butler) • Don’t waste your time • LEARN as much as possible
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