Exercise #6

Exercise #6

A. Job Ad:  

Title: Executive Assistant (UAE National)
Location: Abu Dhabi University
Message: We are looking for an Executive Assistant to the Dean of Students in private sector based in Abu Dhabi.
Purpose: Provides administrative and analytical support to the Dean in a wide variety of areas and the day-to-day operations of the Dean’s Office. Act as liaison to senior management across campus on the Dean’s behalf.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s / Diploma
• Experience in administrative works for at least 3 years; extensive, related analytical and administrative experience in an executive-level office.
• Can work with a team and exceptional interpersonal skills
• Exposure in scheduling appointments and coordinating calendars.
• Computer literate; familiarity with database programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Organized with excellent documentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Skills:

Excellent Communication Skills

B. One paragraph:

Abu Dhabi University:The University of Emirati private, one of the first private universities. Located in Abu Dhabi, began her career in 2003, it is a University of distinguished universities in the State University where she received recognition from Arab countries currently seeking international recognition make it a strong competitor in its field, with Abu Dhabi University nearly 25 different nationalities in 2009

C. CV:

                                          

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                               

    Khalid Mohammed Rashid Abdullah Al-Saadi

·         Personal Information:

-          Nationality:       UAE                                 - Phone: 0556004445

-          Date of Birth:    07-10-1989                       - P.O.Box:2008 Abu Dhabi- UAE 

-          Marital Status:  Married                             - khalid_1989_@hotmail.com   

·         Strengths:

-          Hard & Creative worker.

-          Build a strong relation with external Governmental departments & personnel.

-          Able to work under pressure and meet to achieve the deadlines.

-          Strong leadership skills and can be effective team player.

-          Find quick and practical solutions to overcome obstacles.

-          Very good customer’s relations background.

·         Education & Qualifications:

        v  Higher College of Technology - Abu Dhabi Men’s College

-          Bachelor in IT, Current GPA 3.18 (expected graduation in January 2018).

-           Diploma in IT, GPA 2.68, Date: 18 Jun 2010

-          ICDL Certificate, Date: July, 2013

-          IELTS Certificate (5.0) Date: August 2014

-          Rashedya School – secondary school – (75%) Date: June 2007

·         Work experience:

From: 13-11-2007 –26-12-2011

Location: Dubai Municipality, Finance department

Position:  Sr. Clerk

Responsibilities:

          -          Answering Telephone calls of customers

          -          Preparing monthly reports

          -          Customer Service

·         Current Work Experience:

From: 29-12-2011 utile now.

Location: National Petroleum Construction Company.

Position: Admin Asst. in Marketing & Business Development Section.

Responsibilities:

      -          Assist the seniors for day to day work.

      -          Typing Arabic and English Letters, Memo's etc.

      -          Preparing the Time Cards for the staff.

      -          Communicate with client.

      -          Answering Telephone calls. 

      -          Supervising to dispatch the material to the exhibitions:

(Gift Items, Brochures, Company Profiles etc.).

          ·          Skills:

-          Use the Computer & programs (excel, power point, word, access).

-          Photoshop (CS6) & (CC), Dreamweaver (CC).

-          English: Having a very good command on speaking and writing.

-          Arabic: Having total command on the language (mother tongue).

-          English Typing: 35 Word per minute.

-          Arabic Typing: 40 Words per minute.

           ·         Interests and Hobbies:

Computing:         Very Good with technology

Puzzles:                 Excellent problem-solving skills

Chess:                    Intelligent, strategist

Squash:                 Highly competitive, motivated

          ·         References:

Mr. Abdurrahman AL-Janahi                                     Mr. Ibrahim Binjaafar

Chief Financial Officer                                               Business Development Manager

Dubai Municipality                                                    National Petroleum Const. Co.

Tel: 04-6040333 (Extn: 300)                                      Tel: 02-5549000 (Extn: 3040)

D. Interview: Do's Don't Sheet + Suggestions/ John + Jane: 

Job Interview Dos and Don’ts

Watch the video and write the wrong things John and Jane are doing. In the suggestions column, write how they can improve their interview behavior for a better chance of getting the job. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEbNGvE9COw

John	Suggestions on how to improve
He had some trouble finding the place	always make research where you are going for
He does not bring a copy of his resume.	He should bring extra copies of your resume He probably not the only candidate the recruiter speaking too
He ask about benefits information on interview	never start requesting specific benefits information during an initial interview
He does not respect the interviewer  and but his choose on the table to show some thing not related to his interview	He should be more seriously

Jane	Suggestions on how to improve
She said:  I properties magazine article to show the style I like to write Then some of her parents did that job	research the company and the position you're applying for the recruiter is interested in your reasons for being there and ask questions that pertain to your interview
She listed previous position in resume and she not  answer questions about what – when & why left the previous job	maintain eye contact with recruiter staring off into space she should prepare herself to answer question written in resume

What I have learned from video:

       1-     Show up on time (to be ready for the interview)

       2-     Make research for the company (to have knowledge about company)

       3-     Have question about position (to be attention and interest)

       4-     Bring extra copy of resume (easy discussion)

       5-     Know your resume (to be able to answer any question)

       6-     Be honest (to be comfortable)

       7-     Sent a thank you note or email (it means that you are happy and get them attention)

       8-     Be patient (to see the outcome)

E. The 25 Most Frequent Interview Questions:

The 25 Most Frequent Interview Questions

Listen to the 25 most frequent interview questions and fill in the following table.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw1ekqxULTs

	Question	How to Answer
25	How do you handle criticism?	The best way to improve mention that you never take it personally and give some examples from your past
24	What do you think of the last company you work for?	the last job it was a great platform that helps you improve your skills
23	Do you have any questions for me?	you always want to have a few it shows that you did your research and you're interested
22	why do you think you'll be successful at this job	how the similarities between the job requirements and your skill set if there aren't many other apply elsewhere or improvised
21	how do you see yourself five years from now	relate this one to the objective line if your resume act like you had a vision even if you can barely figure out tomorrow's breakfast
20	what do you look for in a manager or past	this is not the time to be specific brought answers like fair and encouraging will come in hand
19	will you put the interests of the organization ahead of your own	it should go without saying but unless you have a very google ask of the lines are your anything but a yes sure to lend you back in the job market
18	what motivates you to do your best while working	good ideas would be working environment discipline and integrity a bad idea might be the Salary
17	what is more important the money or the work	they both are sure for the last question you deliberately avoided mentioning the salary but you don't have to downplay the fact
16	how you compensate for lack of experience	just because you have less experience doesn't mean you shouldn't apply during the interview highlights similar roles are jobs you've held even if they aren't exactly will leaved
15	what irritates you about coworkers every workplace as the possibility of drama	in your case the best thing to do would be to mention that you specifically make a point to get along with everybody see the deflection you're well on your way to being a politician
14	what would you rather do follow Orleans	it's a good idea to point out your leadership experience our capabilities but also mention that you don't mind following if necessary
13	are you a team player	If just you but yes we'll sue your fail make sure you give examples of teams you've worked on always give examples
12	how long would you work for us	you don't have to give a specific time on just don't make it sound as if you’re going to leave next week you want to stick around for a while
11	what do coworkers say about me	scan your brain for anything good that anybody has ever said about you can be truthful you can't think of anything then you have bigger problems than just finding a job
10	why have you been unemployed for so long	whatever your reason make it sound like you've been productive inactivity attending classes are improving your knowledge employers just don't want lazy bombs
9	why should we hire you	whatever you do you just don't compare yourself to other interviewers
8	what are your strengths	we've mentioned before but give examples in specific examples are even better
7	why did you leave your last job	you made hid your boss hitting your coworkers and hated everything else to do but if you didn't mean for positive reasons might as well wrap up the interview now
6	what are your weaknesses	you want to mention weaknesses they ride their strengths in disguise weaknesses the committee is the improved upon
5	tell me about yourself	there 2 purchase you can take you I do you can go deep in come out with us app story we can stay superficial talk about work-related things common wisdom suggests the latter
4	tell me about your dream job	don't be specific stick to broad generalizations like a great environment or something of the sort
3	describe your management style	something along the lines are leading by example might be good and speaking examples user
2	what is your philosophy towards work	it's probably best to avoid adjectives you talk about basic values you've adopted and password places are the energy that you can bring to the team those would be better choices in
1	do you consider yourself successful	yes you should success doesn't have to mean conquering the world describe your accomplishments and the things you're proud owner