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CAREER KIT A Guide Book For Your AUW Journey AUW Center For Career Development And International Programs
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Message from the Head of CDIP
2 About AUW Center for Career Development and International Programs
3 CDIP Resources
4 CDIP Career Cycle
5 A. Self Awareness
B. Research
6 Career Direction
7 Vault
8 Career Fields
C. Packaging
9 Linked In Profile Checklist
12 Resume Writing & Cover letter
13 Using CAR Method for Writing a Resume
14 Resume Sample
15 Cover Letter Sample
16 CDIP Resume Sample
17 Tips to Nailing an Interview
18 Using STAR Method in an Interview
D. Job Search
19 Networking
21 Job Sites
22 Email Etiquette
23 Email Format: Informational Interview Request
24 Post-Interview Thank You Email
25 CDIP Ground Rules
26 CDIP Student Pledge
27 CDIP Reneging Policy
28 CDIP International Program Policy
29 References
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MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF CDIP
Ms. Lucille Jade Galvan
Whether in a corporate, non-profit, university or a start-up, talent is a business' key to
success. The rise of the millennial workforce require a new approach to talent
acquisition and your ability as a talent increase with your preparation as a student and
your affiliation with Asian University for Women's strategic partners. AUW is an
institution that seeks to graduate multicultural, skilled and innovative women who are at
best, highly professional and service-oriented. Access to information professional
development is your advantage in this competitive job marketplace and you will find
more information about through this newly crafted Career Kit for AUW students and
alumnae.
The AUW Center for Career Development & International Programs hopes that you
actively engage with and maximize the resources available at CDIP throughout your
journey at university. This Career Kit will cover how you can prepare & equip yourself
and network with AUW partners who could be your next employer.
ABOUT CDIP 2
The Center for Career Development and International Programs (CDIP) is an
innovative, highly professional and multicultural unit in AUW that works to prepare,
equip, and network dynamic AUW students and graduates globally to achieve their
career objectives. Through CDIP, students will have opportunities to learn about and
engage with various professional development schemes– from summer internships
with private companies to skills workshops conducted by industry professionals.
WHERE TO FIND US?
STUDENT TESTIMONIAL
20 G Building,
G500
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
"To me CDIP is one of the best resources
that a student can have at AUW. Starting
SOCIAL MEDIA from the very first draft of an application till
making it a persuasive one, CDIP shows an
absolute pathway. Through CDIP I have got
AUW Center for Career Development
the opportunity to become a part of “Yonsei
and International Programs
International Summer School” in South
(CLOSED GROUP)
Korea which is one of the best experiences
Center for Career Development and of my undergraduate life.
International Programs I hope that with wonderful career
(EXTERNAL PAGE) opportunities, CDIP will continue to help the
students unlock their potential."
CONNECT WITH US TO BE UPDATED ABOUT
OPPORTUNITIES AND WORKSHOPS
Tasfia Kamal, UG3, Economics, Bangladesh
Asian University for Women
(Center for Career Development and
International Programs)
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CDIP RESOURCES CAREER GUIDANCE
OPEN
1. ONE-ON-ONE PROFESSIONAL
CONSULTATION SESSIONS AND
PERSONAL
NETWORKS
JADE GALVAN AMEENA CHOWDHURY
HEAD OF CDIP MANAGER
Resume & Cover Letter, Resume & Cover Letter,
Self-Assessments, Career Planning, Self-Assessments, SHARE
Interview Practice, Mentorship, Interview Practice, KNOWLEDGE
Alumnae Matters, Student Exchange Applications AND
Job/Graduate Schools Advising Job/Graduate Schools Advising PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCES
Through the AUW Mentorship Program students
can develop their interest for experiential
learning, professional skills development, and
individualized coaching and networking.
3. MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
This program matches
WRITING CENTER
BUSINESS WRITING students with
SPECIALIST executives, and/or AUW
Alumnae
Resume, CV and Cover Letter or high-level business
Consultation professionals, the
majority of whom are
leaders themselves,
2. WORKSHOPS
based on preferences in
functional area,
CDIP organizes several industry, geographic
workshops in a semester location, gender and
other interests. To
conducted by professionals
ensure a quality
in the industries, and our
experience for both
team as well, adding to the students and mentors,
quality academic the AMP will provide
experience, so students workshops, training and
have access to a variety of additional support for
resources to support their participants throughout
professional and academic the program.
development at AUW.
CDIP CAREER CYCLE
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PLANNING YOUR AUW CDIP believes that exposing students to different opportunities can
CAREER DEVELOPMENT help students develop their existing skills, which will contribute them
ONE STEP AT A TIME to build their preferred career path.
Pre-Access Academy
-Attend CDIP workshops
-Introduction to resume
writing
-Improve awareness on
CDIP’s resources
Access Academy
-Attend consultation sessions
-Take note on
fields of interests AUW CAREER DEVELOPMENT CYCLE
-Participate in extra-
curriculars skills
SELF AWARENESS
-Build self awareness
We can help you gain greater self-awareness in areas such as interests,
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UG1 values, abilities, and personality style. We can also provide you access to
the career assessment tools. CDIP counselors will be available to
-Focus on personal branding
interpret the results and provide career coaching.
-Update resumes and
cover letter
-Book frequent consultation
session with CDIP RESEARCH
-Apply for different CDIP will help connect you to resources on relevant jobs and
opportunities
2 occupations. We organize company orientation or visits and
engage employers in focus group discussions to understand their
UG2 talent needs.
-Prepare for post
graduate plans
PERSONAL BRANDING
-Research on prospective
As you are your own brand, the next step is to package your
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graduate schools
-Improve networking skills personal brand for your target employers. We partner
with other professional programs and centers to offer workshops
UG3
1 and industry expert talks to help you with your lifelong personal
-Write statement of purpose development.
-Send application (s)
for opportunities JOB SEARCH
-Plan frequent CDIP organizes networking events, talks and seminars with company
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consultation session partners. We help facilitate campus interviews, endorsements of students’
-Ask for resumes to AUW partner companies for internship and employment. In
recommendation letter (s) addition, we provide subscription to job sites and CDIP will soon launch
a job portal for students in Spring 2019.
SELF AWARENESS
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KNOWING YOURSELF
Knowing Yourself And Prioritizing Interests
Self Awareness is essential for career development, as it enables you to understand your
interests, and to develop them according to your priority.
There are many exercises you can do to develop your self awareness:
Keeping a self reflective journal
Try out online personality tests
Develop long term goals for a week for your interests
Talk to colleagues, close peers, family and cdip to plan out your interests
Self awareness helps in directing you towards a prepared future.
FOR PERSONALITY TESTS, YOU CAN USE THE MBTI AND RIASEC ONLINE FREE TESTS.
The Holland Code/Inventory is one of the most helpful career interest tests/tools available. It includes
six interest themes described by John Holland and the Strong Interest Inventory. These include the
Realistic (R), Investigative (I), Artistic (A), Social (S), Enterprising (E), and Conventional (C) domains,
or “RIASEC” for short. After identifying your preferred interest domains, these letters can be combined
in a way similar to the Myers-Briggs personality types to form a multi-letter “Holland Code” (e.g., AIS,
SIA, IRA). This can help individuals identify their best career match.
GROUNDEDNESS: REMAINING FOCUSED AND CENTERED, CONCENTRATING ON THE HERE
DEVELOPING G AND NOW
RESILIENCE: THE ABILITY TO DEAL WITH ADVERSITY AND BOUNCE BACK
R QUICKLY AND EASILY
INTEGRITY: UNDERSTANDING OUR OWN BELIEFS & VALUES & TO
I BEHAVE IN WAYS CONSISTENT TO THEM
TENACITY: HAVING A PASSION, DRIVE & DETERMINATION
T NOT TO GIVE UP DESPITE THE DIFFICULTIES
GRIT IS CRUCIAL FOR SUCCESS:
By developing certain factors that indirectly influence your grit, you can dramatically
increase your chances of accomplishing your goals:
Pursue your interests. If something doesn’t fascinate you, it’ll be hard sticking to it
Practice, practice, practice. We like doing what we’re good at. Use deliberate practice to improve
every day
Connect to a higher purpose. Find your “why,” and consistently remind yourself of it
Cultivate hope. Develop a growth mindset, and use empowering language to support it
Surround yourself with gritty people. Their beliefs, feelings, and behaviors will infect you
RESEARCH
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CAREER DIRECTION
IMPORTANT STEPS IN PLANNING YOUR CAREER DIRECTION
You can find out more about the step to establish your career profile and personal brand at
the consultation sessions.
It is important to regularly check important platforms such as CDIP Facebook
page, Youthop, Vault, as well as websites that connects you with opportunities
Using platforms such as Linkedin, Vault to improve your professional networking and also to
build your professional profile
PROFESSIONAL
PROFESSIONAL COVER LETTER
RESUMES
USING VAULT AND
RESEARCHING ON
OPPORTUNITIES
DEVELOPING A
PROFESSIONAL
LINKED IN PROFILE
DEVELOPING YOUR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS ONE STEP AT A TIME
INTRODUCTION TO LINKEDIN
LinkedIn is the ultimate social network for business professionals who want to make
connections, stay in the loop with others in their field and keep reaching toward greater
success in their chosen professions.
In fact, 80 percent of all LinkedIn users cite professional networking as one of the keys to
their career success.
With more than 562 million users in the pool of LinkedIn talent, it’s no surprise that 87
percent of all recruiters use the site as a powerful tool for finding great job candidates.
INTRODUCTION TO VAULT
Vault is known for its influential rankings, ratings, and reviews on thousands of top
employers and hundreds of internship programs.
It provides detailed information on nearly 5,000 companies in more than 120
industries.
It also provides extensive information on more than 840 professions. This includes
education requirements,skill requirements, salaries, advancement prospects, and
more.
RESEARCH
VAULT 7
LINKED IN PROFILE
CDIP has partnered CHECKLIST
with Vault to give premium access to Vaults
exclusive content to AUW students and alumnae. A welcome email from
Vault will be sent directly to your AUW email, providing the username
and password for your account.
Vault is a customer service portal that provides in-depth intelligence on
what it’s really like to work within an industry, company, or profession
and how to position yourself to launch and build the career you want.
HOW TO NAVIGATE VAULT'S RESOURCES
STEP 1: ACCESS VAULT
To access Vault, go to your career or library website and click on the Vault link to gain
unlimited access to the resource
STEP 2: EXPLORE CAREER PATHS AND INTERNSHIPS
Vault offers over 100 industry and profession profiles that you can tailor to your
interests by filling out criteria such as your personality traits and favorite school
subjects
Browse Vault's 900+ internships profiles and fill out criteria to find opportunities
catered to your interests
STEP 3: RESEARCH COMPANIES
Vault profiles 6,500+ companies in different industries and provides an overview, rankings,
and employee reviews for each company
STEP 4: PREPARE WITH VAULT GUIDES
S KAccess
I L L SVault's 250+ guides on interview prep, resumes, industries, professions, employers,
and internships
Read them in Embedded Reader, Adobe, or ePub formats
STEP 5: READ CAREER ADVICE BLOGS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Check out Vault's blogs from our expert editors covering news, trends in the job market,
and a variety of career advice topics
STEP 6: SEARCH FOR A JOB
Apply to thousands of jobs through Vault's Job Board
Upload your resume to be discovered by top employers who have access to our
resume database
RESEARCH
CAREER FIELD LIST 8
ACCOUNTING Management Import Export
Accounting Mutual Funds Machining and Machinery
Private Equity Manufacturing
ADVERTISING, MARKETING & SALES Venture Capital Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Advertising Wealth Management Metals
Marketing Packaging
Market Research GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Personal Care Products
D I T I OPublic
NA Relations
L INFORMATION Defense Plastics
Real Estate Foreign Trade Pulp & Paper
Retail Government Rubber
Sales Military Services Textiles
Politics, Public Policy and Activism Toys & Games
AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES Waste Management Wholesale
Agriculture
Forestry and Forest Products HEALTH CARE MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT
Mining Alternative Health Care Animation
Parks & Public Lands Dental Care Book Publishing
Elder Care Comic Books & Graphic Novels
ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION Health Care Management Communications
Architecture Health Care Providers Film
Construction Nursing Internet Content
Stone, Concrete, Ceramics & Glass Veterinary Medicine and Animal Care Journalism
Trades Media & Entertainment
HOSPITALITY, TOURISM & RECREATION Newspaper a& magazines
ARTS & DESIGNS Airlines Printing
Dance Casinos and Casino Hotels Radio
Design Hospitality Recording Industry
Music Restaurants and Food Services Television
Performing Arts Sports Writing & Editing
Photography Travel & Leisure
Theater General Consumer Products PUBLIC SAFETY & SECURITY
Visual Arts Fire Fighting
HUMAN SERVICES Public Safety
BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION Child Care Security & Investigation
Business Administration & Management Cosmetology
Entrepreneurship Fitness and Training S.T.E.M
Event Planning Nonprofit Sector Aerospace
Facilities Personal Care and Services Biology and Life Sciences
Management Religious Ministries Chemistry
Human Resources Social Services Earth Sciences
Operations & Logistics Information Technology Economics
Project Management Technology Computer and Video Game Design Engineering
Computer Hardware Environmental Science & Conservation
CONSULTING Computer Software Mathematics & Physics
Consulting Nanotechnology
Information Technology Consulting INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
Staffing and Human Resources Consulting Internet Services Social Sciences
Social Media Space Exploration
ENERGY Telecommunications
Alternative Energy LAW
Energy Criminal Justice TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS
Nuclear Power Law Letter & Package Delivery
Oil & Gas Railroads
MANUFACTURING Shipping
FINANCE Automotive Manufacturing Transportation
Commercial Banking Chemical Trucking
Hedge Funds Electronics Manufacturing
Insurance Fashion and Apparel
Investment Banking Food & Beverage Production
Investment General Consumer ProductsPACKAGING
LINKED IN PROFILE CHECKLIST 9
PHOTO AND HEADLINE
Add a professional headshot or one that simply looks that way—sometimes even
a photograph taken with a smartphone is professional enough to use.
Use a photo that is at least 200 x 200 pixels; anything less and it will appear
distorted and blurry. Remember that those who add a high-quality photo to their
profile get 21 times more profile views and up to 36 times more messages than
those who keep the boilerplate look.
The headline shows up right beside your name on LinkedIn, as well as results on
some search engines.
Make the headline snappy and interesting so connections want to click and find
out more. Weave in keywords if possible.
Here is an example: Civil Engineering Student, Graduating 2020 | CAD,
Survey and Blueprint Expert
EXPERIENCEAND SUMMARY
Make sure the experience listed reflects everything you can do.
You can import a resume, or you can choose to add each position manually and then tweak each position to add more
content, optimize with keywords and make it all more readable than the typical dry, bare bones resume might be.
Always list the employment experience starting with the most current.
Don’t be afraid to show personality! A whopping 40 percent of recruiters will love a peek into your attitude.
Make sure it’s at least 40 words; this makes it more likely to show up in searches.
Drop a note about specialties in there, as those keywords will show up in searches too.
Talk about experience, but talk about your goals as well.
EDUCATION
When including education, be sure to include all schools attended; this will allow for easier connections with old
classmates and alumni groups.
In addition, include any education that wasn’t necessarily through a university or college, such as a corporate
training seminar or a certification earned through an organization or association related to your field.
SKILLS
Shoot for a bare minimum of five skills; the more listed, the better.
You can currently add up to 50 skills. Those who have at least five skills on their profile are contacted 33 times more
often by recruiters and other LinkedIn members, and receive 17 times more profile views.
Make a point of listing skills in the order of proficiency and expertise; those skills are used to connect job seekers
with recruiters and other connections, so it’s important to keep the most highly-honed skills front and center.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Those interests and volunteer experience might catch the eye of a recruiter.
Even if you weren't paid for a job, be sure to list it. Admissions officers and employers often see volunteer experience as just as
valuable as paid work.
Keep in mind that hobbies can sometimes translate into skills that are excellent in a working environment; for example, a hobby
of building model planes translates into intense attention to detail, or an obsession with woodworking translates into taking the
time to get a job done right the first time.PACKAGING SAMPLE OF LINKED IN PROFILE 10
PACKAGING
SAMPLE OF LINKED IN PROFILE 11
SAMPLE FROM: https://university.linkedin.com/content/dam/university/global/en_US/site/pdf/LinkedIn_Sample_Profile_onesheet-David.pdfPACKAGING
RESUME WRITING AND
COVER LETTER
LINKED IN PROFILE CHECKLIST
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GENERAL TIPS TO WRITING A RESUME AND COVER LETTER
1. CREATE A VISUALLY BALANCED CONTENT
A visually balanced content will help recruiters find key elements quickly and easily. It will
also make your accomplishments and skills easier to read. Use a blend of bullet points and
paragraph breaks to give your resume some variety, and be sure to use a variety of action-
oriented words.
2. START WITH A PUNCH
Think of your professional summary statement as your elevator pitch. How would you describe
and summarize the value you add to an organization in two to three sentences? Your summary
should focus on the information employers care about most—what you can do for them.
3. OPTIMIZE YOUR CONTENT
To begin to do this, consider the job you're for applying for and use specific keywords from the
job post in your resume. To help you identify the best keywords to A pull
D D I from
TION theA job
L I posting,
NFORMATION
you can use a free word cloud app. A word cloud app will support you in identifying which
keywords are used most frequently in the job posting.
4. INCLUDE YOUR LINKED IN URL
Instead of including your full mailing address at the top of your resume, add the URL to your
LinkedIn profile. A Jobvite survey found that 87 percent of recruiters use LinkedIn as part of
their recruiting process. Make it easy for recruiters to find this important piece of your digital
footprint by including a customized link to your LinkedIn profile at the top of your resume.
5. CAREFULLY CONSIDER WHAT INFORMATION TO INCLUDE AND EXCLUDE
To help your resume stand out, only include the accomplishments for each position on your
resume that best align with the job you're applying for. Use analytics and quantifiable results
where possible—revenues, page views, savings, sales numbers—to boost your resume from
bronze to gold status.
If you're lacking in quantifiable results, then think about the times where you went above and
beyond. Did you take initiative without being asked and end up with positive results? Did you
take on a self-initiated leadership role? Include such qualitative accomplishments as
appropriate.
6.WRITE NOW, AND EDIT LATER
It can be helpful to wait a fair amount of time after you've written your first draft until you
edit. Even leaving the writing for a few hours or, better, overnight can give your mind a chance
to rest. You can never know when the right wording might come to you.PACKAGING
USING THE C.A.R. METHOD TO
WRITE RESUME 13
CHALLENGE
For each job that you have listed on your resume, think about the tasks you were given. Each task is,
in other words, a problem — something that hasn’t been done that needs to be done. When
brainstorming for ideas, it’s not the day-to-day issues you’re looking for, but the problems that
C required time, strategy, and skill to solve.
Bring out those challenges on your resume.
Here is an example: Instead of: Researched marketing strategies.
Try: Improved our company’s return on investment with our marketing campaigns.
LETTER OR EMAIL OF INQUIRY/REQUEST FOR INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW:
ACTION
Now you’ve established that you were in charge of handling a problem. What did you do about it?
What strategy did you put in place to tackle the problem and why? Did you implement new
A
policies? Did you cut wasteful spending?
The key to “Action” is keeping it short and sweet. Be concise and simply state what you did to
improve the situation. Here is an example:
Researched applications for our products in schools and hospitals in the Midwest.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
RESULT
This is what prospective employers really want to see. Sure, you were faced with a problem and
came up with a plan to address it, but how did you do? They don’t want to hear that it “went
R well.” They want to see quantifiable results. Here is an example:
Grew sales to the Midwest by 78% by developing a new market with public school systems.
Top tip: Really frontload the important information on these statements. Don’t hide the payoff
at the end. Recruiters only scan resumes for an average of six seconds before making a
judgment, so what they do see needs to be the most impactful material you have.
RESUME COVER LETTER
DO'S DONT'S DO'S DONT'S
Tailor resume for specific job Use humorous Email ID Open with proper Exceed 1 page
Use numbers, percentages, or Exceed 1 page greeting Repeat the resume
amounts of Use technical jargon Address specific person Exaggerate
money (whenever poss) Skip volunteering Font size 10-12 accomplishments
Most recent/relevant at the activities Clear and concise Use the same cover letter
top Include unrelated Use specific examples for any application
Font size 10- 12 points hobbies to explain how you fit Forget to change
Include C.A.R method Use negative terms the company recipients name and
Name bolded, CAPS and 16 Research on the company
points font size company and position
while editing
Proofread Proofread
Use clichesPACKAGING
RESUME SAMPLE
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SAMPLE FROM: CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE RESOURCE GUIDE, POMONA COLLEGE, U.S
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DONT'SPACKAGING
COVER LETTER SAMPLE 15
SAMPLE FROM: CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE RESOURCE GUIDE, POMONA COLLEGE, U.S
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DONT'SPACKAGING
AUW RESUME SAMPLE 16
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DONT'SPACKAGING
TIPS TO NAIL YOUR INTERVIEW 17
1. PROVE YOU CAN BUILD A RAPPORT WITH OTHERS USING YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS TO BUILD RAPPORT
Greet everybody you are introduced to with a warm smile, eye
contact and a firm handshake; While these people won’t make
the final decision, they will often feed back to the interviewer.
Listen intently as they speak, and be careful not to interrupt, and
pause for a second before answering.
Show positive body language, such as sitting up straight, leaning
forward, and nodding and smiling as you are spoken to, consider
preparing questions to ask your interviewer about their own
career journey within the business.
2. ANSWER THE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS WITH CONFIDENCE AND CLARITY
Before your interview, follow some of the recommended
confidence boosting steps, such as taking deep breaths, picturing
positive outcomes and speaking with your recruiter who can put
your mind at rest.
You should also practice answering common interview questions,
and sticking to a structure in order to keep your response concise
and relevant to the question asked.
Follow the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action and Result)
when answering questions.
3. BE RESPONSIVE IN YOUR COMMUNICATIONS,ABOTH
D D IBEFORE
TION AND
A AFTER
L I NTHE
F OINTERVIEW
RMATION
Keep your phone close by both before and after the interview so
you can respond quickly and easily. DONT'S
You should also be proactive in contacting the interviewer via
your recruiter after the interview to thank them for their time and
to reiterate your interest in the position.PACKAGING
USING THE STAR METHOD
IN AN INTERVIEW 18
STAR STANDS FOR SITUATION–TASK–ACTION–RESULT:
UNDERSTANDING S.T.A.R METHOD
Situation - An event, project, or challenge faced
Task - Your responsibilities and assignments for the situation
Action - Steps or procedure taken to relieve or rectify situation
Result - Results of actions taken.
EXAMPLE
Q: “You mention here on your CV that you have strong communication skills. Can you
describe a time you applied these to a face-to-face situation?”
A:(Situation) In my current role, we recently launched a new service for our clients.
(Task) As a key account manager, I was asked to pitch the service to one of my accounts.
The objective of the pitch was to communicate the unique selling points of this product.
(Action) I prepared my points thoroughly and practiced pitching to my boss. I was
receptive to my boss’s feedback and adapted my communication style so that it was more
simplified and used less jargon.
(Result) My pitch was well-received by the client who not only understood the service,
but rolled it out within their business shortly after the meeting, which increased our
monthly revenue by 15 per cent.
KEEP THESE POINTS IN MIND AS YOU FIGURE OUT HOW TO PREPARE FOR
A STAR INTERVIEW:
Remember - Memorizing the STAR acronym makes it much easier to answer a list of
behavioral interview questions, but you must still make sure to remember it in the proper
order to give the perfect answer. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Practice - Spend time getting the STAR formula right by giving yourself some practice
STAR questions and answers before the interview.
Prepare - Prepare for your interview, and role play with friends to act out the situation to be
DONT'S
better prepared.JOB SEARCH
NETWORKING
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Networking Tips for Making Stronger Connections
1. Don’t just collect business cards.
While making your networking connections, keep in mind that networking is more than just
being introduced to someone and shaking his or her hand. When you meet people at a
conference, business lunch, or social event, you want them to remember you as someone
who can help them achieve their goals. Have a 30-second “elevator pitch” ready to go
whenever someone asks, “So, what do you do?”
2. Remember that networking is a give-and-take process.
Be genuinely interested in what other people have to say about themselves or what they’re
doing. While you’re at it, share job leads with other job-seekers whenever possible. This may
seem counter-intuitive, but it shows that you are willing to help other. Your job search may
turn up leads that aren't right for you, but may be right for someone else in your network. By
reaching out to help others, you become a resource for them. Your contacts will appreciate
the gesture, and one day they might be in a position to let you know about an opening that
isn’t a good fit for them but could be the one you’re looking for.
3. Network with a plan.
Decide upfront what you want to accomplish and stick with the plan. If your goal is
connecting with one person in the first hour, and exchanging business cards, hold yourself
accountable to making that one connection.
4. Be fearless.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Take the initiative in conversations, even if casual conversation is not your strong suit.
Believe it or not, you’re not alone.
DONT'S
5. Learn to listen.
Actively listening means putting yourself in another person’s shoes and taking the time to
truly hear what they have to say. Practice repeating people’s name when you meet them and
promise to connect with them again after the event.JOB SEARCH
NETWORKING
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Networking Tips for Making Stronger Connections
6. Give genuine feedback.
Be willing to share your opinions when prompted. People you are connecting with may value
your comments or suggestions. Learn how to say what you think in an honest, constructive,
and positive way.
7. Stay in touch with contacts.
Keep good notes and records of networking contacts and send a thank-you note to anyone
who was especially helpful. Connect on LinkedIn and keep track of contacts’ movements.
Reach out to your contacts every six months or so to say hello and to keep the relationship
going. WIth determination and sincerity, you’ll eventually know someone who can provide a
key job lead or inside information on a potential employer.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DONT'SJOB SEARCH
JOB SITES
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AN INTRODUCTION TO CDIP JOB SITE
CDIP's Job Site has been curtailed as a beginner guide to accessing job
opportunities, and to minimize your time in searching for job research.
The search option is arranged according to the respective countries.
The Job Site also has selected well-known job portals, and career guiding
websites such as two of the widely used professionalism platforms such as
Linked Ins and Vault.
Please do visit the website at:
https://sites.google.com/auw.edu.bd/cdipjobs/home
CDIP is currently working to establish the AUWAJob
D D Portal,
I T I O Nwhich
A L I will
NFO beR M A T I O N
launched soon.
AUW Job Portal is a personalized job portal only for AUW students and
alumnae.
DONT'SJOB SEARCH
EMAIL ETIQUETTE
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The following descriptions represent the types of letters that you might find appropriate at
various stages of your job search. A sample of each type of letter is enclosed for you to review
and gain a better idea of content and structure.
LETTER OR EMAIL OF INQUIRY/REQUEST FOR INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW:
During your job search, you might encounter times when you are in need of information
about an organization. In this case, you would write a letter of inquiry or a request for an
informational interview.
A letter or email of inquiry is sent by itself. Your resume should not be enclosed. Remember,
this is not an application letter.
It is appropriate to share information about yourself and your strengths. Remember that it
should be provided in the context relevant to the information requested.
This may be your first contact with a potential employer. Therefore, it is critical that this
letter be well- written and targeted to the organization in question.
These letters do demonstrate to an employer that you are taking are
making a thoughtful, planned, organized approach to your job search. This can be impressive
and encouraging to employers.
POST INTERVIEW THANK YOU LETTER:
It is strongly recommended to send a thank you letter promptly after each formal or
informational interview. This can reinforce or leave a favorable impression on an employer,
especially because so few candidates take the time to send them.
A point to keep in mind is that the longer you wait to send a thank you letter, the less impact
your letter will have on the employer.
Thank you letter reminds the employer of your qualifications and the strength of your
candidacy. This is a perfect opportunity to restate your interest and enthusiasm in working
for the employer and the job opportunity. This letter will demonstrate
A D D I TtoI O
theN employer
AL INFO your
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professionalism, courtesy, and your ability to follow through on details.
It is not necessary for thank you letters to be lengthy. Keep the content concise and to the
point.
DONT'S
Highlight specifics of the interview or the overall visit.
It should be tailored to the specific position and organization at which you interviewed.
It should be sent after network meetings, receiving information from employers, having an
instructor/adviser write a letter of recommendation or any time that an individual has
significantly impacted your job search.JOB SEARCH
EMAIL SAMPLE
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EMAIL FOR INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW REQUEST
Dear Ms. Jimenez,
I was connected to you via Ms. XXX, at my university’s Career Development &
International Programs. I shared with her my strong interest in your organization, BRAC,
and particularly in the field of your expertise - Microfinance in South Asia. As a third
year student pursuing a B.A. in Economics at the Asian University for Women your
findings in this area have greatly informed my duties.
I have focused my studies in understanding the role of gender in microfinance
effectiveness. My research has been comparative, utilizing field research findings I have
made in Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh. Over the course of my studies I have also been
fortunate to be invited to share my findings at The South Asian Microfinance Forum and
The World Economic Forum.
I would appreciate an opportunity to meet or speak with you via phone to learn more
about what drives your research in this field, and where you might see it proceeding next.
I would also hope to learn more about your experiences at BRAC and how this
environment has fostered your work over the past few years.
Please feel free to contact me at your convenience via pnguyen@auw.edu.bd or (+880)
xxxx.
Best Regards,
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Priyanka Nguyen
Class of 20xx, Student Body President
Asian University for Women
M: (+880) 81 4456045 | linked in ID DONT'SJOB SEARCH
EMAIL SAMPLE
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POST-INTERVIEW THANK YOU EMAIL
Dear Ms. Verges,
Thank you for the opportunity to interview on-site at the Marshall & Ilsley office in
Milwaukee. I found my observation hour in the Loan Department very interesting and was
impressed with the total number of customers and accounts that are being reviewed on a
daily basis. In addition, the collegial, professional environment to which you made
reference was very apparent during my interviews.
I especially wanted to express my appreciation for your assistance and insightful
suggestions throughout my application process with the Marshall & Ilsley Corporation.
Through my previous experience and academic preparation, I have developed and utilized
strong analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills. I am confident after my
interview that my background and qualifications would contribute to the Management
Associate Program. The Management Associate Program represents an excellent and
exciting opportunity. If additional information in support of my candidacy is required, I
would be willing to provide it at your request.
I can be reached at (920) 883-XXXX. As you indicated, I can expect to hear from you by
April XX. If I have not received correspondence from you at that point, I will call to
inquire about the status of my candidacy.
Thank you again for your time and consideration.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Sincerely,
DONT'S
Priyanka Nguyen
Class of 20xx, Student Body President
Asian University for Women
M: (+880) 81 4456045 | linked in IDCDIP GROUND RULES
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1. Eligibility for CDIP services
Student has no obligation to any organization post-graduation
Student has no history of a dysfunctional case
2. AUW expects Integrity & Professionalism
Students and companies are to act in good faith
Companies are to be clear with their job offers
Students are to be honest with their Resume/CVs and their statements
Students must observe proper and professional conduct towards recruiters and
supervisors must be in appropriate business/office/field attire
Students may entertain other offers until they have signed a specific offer from a
company
Students are advised to give employers reasonable amount of a time to consider an
offer, after which a definite answer must be provided to the company; an extension
of this prescriptive period is the company's prerogative but must be confirmed with
CDIP
Once an offer is accepted, verbally or electronically. the student will by default be
ineligible for assistance from CDIP with any other applications(s)
Students must honor their acceptance by being present at the company on their
agreed-upon start date for the duration of her commitment
3. There is a Grievance System
If you feel maligned or mistreated by a supervisor/company, CDIP will investigated
and act accordingly
Complaints may be filed against companies and they stand to be banned from AUW
recruitment in the future
If companies report that a student has given false information, reneged on an
agreement. or created some undue delay, or any other negative feedback that may
impact other student and the institution, CDIP will investigate and act accordingly
Students are subject to the AUW disciplinary system, and may forfeit privileges
such as CDIP services, student exchange program, graduating with honors or
distinction. etc.CDIP STUDENT PLEDGE
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I, ________________ of __________ , with I.D. No.__________hereby declare (FIRST NAME, MIDDLE NAME, LAST NAME)
__________ (Academic Level)
that I am eligible for placement through the Center for Career Development and International Programs of the
Asian University for Women in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
I declare that I am (please check all that apply):
On a restrictive scholarship* _____________________________________________________________________.
Please name your scholarship and its restrictions above.
*Restrictive Scholarships such as DRL, Colombo Plan, OSF Scholar, etc. requires you to fulfill certain mandatory
requirements (internships or fellowships) during or after your study at AUW.
On a scholarship but do not have any obligation to my sponsor/donor OR any other organization that will prevent
me from being placed by CDIP after completing my respective program on ________________________ (Date of Expected
Graduation).
Not on a scholarship and do not have any obligation to any organization that will prevent me from being placed by
CDIP after completing my respective program on _______________________ (Date of Expected Graduation).
I further declare that I upon graduation, I intend to pursue (check ONLY ONE top priority) Employment
Opportunities, Internship Opportunities, Graduate Studies
Others. Please specify _____________________________________
I will act in good faith at all times, and that I will be honest and professional in all my undertakings with the
internal and external stakeholders of AUW (including students, staff, and faculty of AUW and corporate recruiters).
I do not have any dysfunctional case filed against me as of the date of signing this pledge.
I will inform CDIP about all my job applications and provide CDIP an update of the status of my applications in
regular intervals or as when requested.
I will accept only one job offer. In the event I accept or decline a job offer, I will notify both the company and
CDIP.
I will honor the job offer I accept by being present on the agreed-upon start date.
I will strive to cooperate with the initiatives of the CDIP office by replying to emails and calls on time.
I further understand that any personal corporate contact I provide to CDIP will be AUW property and will not be
used for any other purpose except for AUW intents and purposes.
Further, I recognize and abide by the CDIP Ground Rules. I also am fully aware of my rights as a student and I
have fully read and will abide to the AUW Student Handbook.
___________________________________________ _____________________________________________
Signature over Printed Name of Student Acknowledged by:
Date Pledge Signed LUCILLE JADE GALVAN
Center for Career Development and International ProgramsCDIP RENEGING POLICY
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NOTE TO STUDENTS
Once students have ACCEPTED an offer verbally or in writing for a full-time position,
internship or volunteer work, it is against the AUW Center for Career Development and
International Programs Policy to withdraw an acceptance with the employer without first
consulting with a CDIP staff, particularly if the opportunity and application process was
done through CDIP. Reneging on a job offer is ethically wrong, unacceptable and not only
damages one's personal credibility and professional reputation, but also reflects badly on
AUW. In addition, the employer may decide to discontinue recruiting at AUW, Thus
jeopardizing opportunities for future candidates.
If a student RENEGES (backs out after accepting) on an offer, CDIP reserves the right to
call her for investigation and escalate unethical or inappropriate actions to the relevant
disciplinary committee for further review. Based on the final decision of the committee
concerned, your on-campus recruiting and internship or job listing rights may be
permanently revoked.
When a student makes a good faith agreement with an employer to accept the position, a
formal commitment to the employer made and this needs to be honored. Certainly, there
may be unexpected circumstances that make this impossible (family and personal issues,
illnesses, an unexpected move), but even in these cases, as a responsible and ethical
student, every candidate who has accepted an offer whether verbally or in writing owes it
to their future
employer and to CDIP to have a valid reason and to be timely and honest in withdrawing
her acceptance.
If a candidate decides to renege on their commitment, the obvious repercussions of this
decision is the fact that one has more than likely “burned a bridge” with that company and
with the individuals who were contacts at that company (remember that these individuals
may one day work at a different company in which you may be interested). Reneging
candidates will also develop a reputation within the field. Keep in mind that in any
employment field, there are networks and communities of professionals who interact during
professional association meetings, conferences, professional development seminars and they
will talk about their experiences about the candidate who reneged.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Center for Career Development and International Programs (CDIP)CDIP INTERNATIONAL
PROGRAM POLICY
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NOTE TO STUDENTS
For a student to participate in an international event or program the following minimum
requirements must be met:
a. Be enrolled as a full time student at AUW
b. Must complete a compulsory CDIP workshop: Resume & Cover Letter Writing
(all levels) plus one more CDIP workshop requirement per academic level; Total of at least
2 official CDIP workshops required prior graduation
c. Have a CGPA of 2.85 or above or as required by the hiring organization or university. If
the CGPA falls below 2.5, it may be reviewed by the committee.
d. Must not be on academic probation or pending disciplinary action.
e. Must not have incomplete grades.
f. Must be proficient in English.
g. Must meet the language requirement of the university/institution. (Optional)
h. Must accept the terms of the exchange as agreed between AUW and the host
university/organization.
i. Must complete the signature required for the “External Programs.” A student understands
and agrees that she may not be able to maintain steady progress towards the degree if not
complied with.
j. Priority will be given to students who have not participated in previous international
events or program.
k. Exceptions to any of the above requirements must be approved by the International
Programs Board/AUWSF.REFERENCES
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ARTICLES
Raouna, Kyriaki. “Choosing A Career: The Importance of Self-
Awareness.” Career Addict. (2017),
https://www.careeraddict.com/choosing-career-self-awareness
Omoth, Tyler. “How To Get More Results With A C.A.R Resume.”
T o p R e s u mSTEP
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8 ) . hCAREER
t t p s : / / wADVICE resume.com/career-
w w . t o pBLOGS
advice/how-to-get-more-results-with-a-car-resume
Timlin, Susie. “The S.T.A.R Technique in Practice.” Hays
Worldwide. (2017), https://social.hays.com/2017/10/06/strong-
interview-answers/
“True Grit, Why We Need It And How To Develop It.” (2018),
Dove Nest Group,
https://www.dovenest.co.uk/blog/2018/01/12/true-grit-need-
develop/
“7 Networking Tips for Making Stronger Connections”, ?(2015),
Vault, http://access.vault.com/blog/networking/7-tips-for-making-
connections-at-networking-events/
DO'SSTEP 5: READ CAREER ADVICE BLOGS
DO'S
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Bangladesh
Tel: +88 031-2854380-7 Ext. 180 or 182 or 112
Email: cdip@auw.edu.bd
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