1、Online Application and Open QuestionsAn Overview 2345What is online application?Personal Info: Format and StrategiesUncover the Cover LettersOpen Your Mind to Open QuestionsPackaging Yourself Online11. What is online application? Advanced Common Primitive- Sending resumes and open questions via emai

2、ls- May or may not require cover letter- Example: Small firms or short-term internship programs- Fill out online sheets containing personal info and open questions.- May ask you to attach cover letter.- Example: Multinational corporations or bigger firms- Answer questions online including not only p

3、ersonal info but also personality test or problem-solving tasks.- Additional resume and cover letter required- Example: P&G2. Personal Info: Format and StrategiesFormat: A variation of your resumeExample: Online Application for Bain & Company2. Personal Info: Format and Strategies Strategies

4、1. Get familiar with the terms often used in job applications.2. Carefully choose verbs to demonstrate your experience.3. Describe yourself professionally and effectively4. Know the Dos and DontsStrategy 1: Get familiar with the terms often used in job applications.Education background:Curriculum; c

5、ourses completed; MA candidate; GPA; RankingHonors and scholarships“All-Round” Student AwardHonored Graduateextracurricular activities Professional (vocational) experienceIntern, internship, summer analyst, part-time jobsPersonalStrategy 2: Carefully choose verbs to demonstrate your experienceVerbs

6、replacing “be”:Act as, playroles, take charge ofVerbs describing your extra-curricular activities: Initiate, establish, found, co-found, start, supervise, lead, create, generate Verbs describing working experience:Conduct, analyze, coordinate, budget, evaluate, negotiate, research, achieve, organize

7、, responsible forStrategy 3: Describe yourself effectively and professionally1. Kept money for my club.2. Made cold calls to strangers.3. Found buses and hotel rooms for the conference4. Found 10,000 dollars for our student society1. Took charge of the clubs budget2. Conduct phone interviews to unde

8、rstand competitor practice3. Took charge of the conference logistics and modation4. Raised 10,000 dollars from corporate sponsors for our societyStrategy 4: Know the Dos and DontsDo s - Be concise and avoid using “I” and “be”.Use professional terms and abbreviations (BA, VP, SOE, MNC, IPO, M&A)P

9、rovide descriptions under important headings- Add “Personal” sectionDon ts- Dont over-exaggerate or even lie about yourself.Dont hold back any of your achievementsDon use too many adjectives; use verbs instead3. Uncover the cover lettersWhat is a cover letter?A cover letter is the first thing the em

10、ployer sees when you apply for a job. It is, indeed, the “cover” of your application.A cover letter is a simple, direct letter that mentions how your skills relate to performing the position applied for.3. Uncover the cover lettersHow to write a cover letter? Sun Zheng 39#202, Peking University, Bei

11、jing 100871, P.R. China 86- , 86- September 23, 2004Recruitment Officer,McKinsey Consulting Co. Ltd Beijing,20F South Tower, Beijing Kerry Center1 Guanghua Road, Beijing 100020P.R. ChinaDear Sir/Madam: (To whom it may concern, Dear recruitment officer)First paragraph, introducing who you are, where

12、you got the information, your specialty and the reason why you are applying for this position.The middle paragraphs, where you further demonstrate your qualifications. It is important to relate your experience and attributes to the requirements of the position. The “You require, I offer” format is e

13、fficient and clear, therefore its highly mended.The last paragraph shows your courtesy and tells the employer again your contact info (phone number).Sincerely, Sun Zheng3. Uncover the cover lettersThe First ParagraphI am a (你的顯著特征你的顯著特征) I am a (你的專業你的專業)I have (你的教育經歷或工作經歷年數你的教育經歷或工作經歷年數)I have wor

14、ked in (你的專業領域你的專業領域)I am interested in (你正在尋求的職位你正在尋求的職位 ） 3. Uncover the cover lettersThe Middle ParagraphsRelate to the position requirements Rearrange your experience and skills to address the requirements.Please leave ample space between each paragraph.3. Uncover the cover lettersThe Last Parag

15、raphExpectation:I look forward to your reply / call / response.I would like to discuss in greater detail the valuable contribution I could bring to Monitor Group.I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss the position of Sales Manager with you.Connection:I can be reached at 86-10-6512-4488.Please

16、 contact me at 86-10-6512-4488 to arrange an interview 4. Open your mind to open questionsThe open questions are designed to test: Your understanding of and preparation for the postYour attributes such as creativity, communication skills, execution capability, team spirit and leadership potential.Yo

17、ur English writing skills4. Open your mind to open questionsThe 8 classic open questions of P&G and two sample answers (by someone who actually made his way into the firm).The 4-R principle when answering open questions:RealRelevantReadableRepresentative5. Packaging yourself onlineSpecificCreden

18、tials for industry 1Specific Credentials for Industry 4Your Unique qualities that others do not possessSpecific Credentials for Industry 2SpecificCredentialsfor Industry 3 Attributes that are relevant and important to all industries Strategy: 1. Correspond your experiences to the required credential

19、sYour experiences1.-2.-3.-4.-5.-Required credentials1.-2.-3.-4.-5.-Strategy: 2. Customize your experience when applying for different industriesTeamwork and cooperationLeadership and decision makingExcellent presentation in fundraisingHardworking and detail-orientedOrganizing a student societyI-Bank

20、ingEnterpriseAccountingConsultingCooperation with other cast membersLeading rehearsals and able to handle unexpected situationsPresentation and stage performanceAble to perform the “dirty works” wellPerforming in dramasI-BankingEnterpriseAccountingConsultingStrategy: 3. Find your unique experience a

21、nd apply the same principles Thanks for your attention!Research your target Visit the homepage of the company Visit relevant websites for more information Talk to people who have similar interview experienceStart your research Information on the website The culture and atmosphere The development in

22、China The status of the company Job descriptionNestle as an exampleHow to answer ? What are the four key elements that the right people possess to meet Nestles requirements? What are your key criteria in selecting a job? What do you think are the essential qualities in being successful in your caree

23、r development? From a career perspective, where do your see yourself 3-5 years from now and why?How to answer ? What are the four key elements that the right people possess to meet Nestles requirements?How to answer ? What are the four key elements that the right people possess to meet Nestles requi

24、rements? Accuracy/Precision Professionalism Team spirits Great people skillsHow to answer ? What are your key criteria in selecting a job?How to answer ? What are your key criteria in selecting a job? Long term growth orientation Great potential career track Opportunity to grow with the companyHow t

25、o answer ? What do you think are the essential qualities in being successful in your career development?How to answer ? What do you think are the essential qualities in being successful in your career development?PatienceHardworkingQuick learningHarmony with the societyThink long-termEnglish techniq

26、ues 英語內容形式！ 好的形式是你在短期內提高的關鍵！ 倒裝句 插入語 強調句Examples倒裝句 否定副詞位于句首，主謂倒裝 A new factory would contaminate the living space of most of our citys inhabitants to some degree. Seldom can a factory be established without contaminating the living space of our citys inhabitants to some degree.Examples倒裝句 Only/espe

27、cially under circumstances+從句 We only drink wine under special circumstances such as wedding or celebrations Only under special circumstances, such as wedding or celebrations, do we drink wine.Examples倒裝句 遞進的not only, but also I not only like apples, but also enjoy oranges. Not only do I like apples

28、, but also enjoy oranges. Examples插入語 such as舉例性插入 weapons of mass destructions are technologies of big negative effect. Some technologies, such as weapons of mass destruction, are of big negative effect. Examples插入語 Especially限制性插入 A new factory would contaminate the living space of most of our cit

29、ys inhabitants to some degree. A new factory, especially one containing chemical or radiation, would contaminate the living space of most of our citys inhabitants adversely.Examples強調句排磚法：Large cities VSSmall citiesColosseum (Rome)Pompidou Center, Louvre, Eiffel Tower and Triumphal Arch (Paris) Exam

30、ples強調句 “It is（was）被強調的部分）被強調的部分that（who）其它部）其它部分分” All this happened on Monday nigh It was on Monday night that all this happened 網申分類問題How would others describe you?Know both yourself and your target companymatch Behavior questionsSTARCareer planningPersonalwho are you really areHow would others d

31、escribe you?How do you think a friend or professor who knows you well would describe you? (1500 letters) SISC (西門子國際學生圈)How would your colleagues/classmates describe you in five words? On what evidence would they base this assessment? Shell company If you are asked to recruit the best graduates for

32、shell, what would you do to attract them? What would you do to select them? Shell company Tell me how your friends/family would describe you?Know both yourself and your target Why do You Feel You are Right for this Position? Whats your motivation for applying for SISC? SISC (西門子國際學生圈)What are the four key elements that the right people possess to meet Nestles requirements? Nestle（雀巢）Why do you want to work for Deutsche Bank? Deutsche Bank（德意志銀行）Behavior questionsSTARDescribe your greatest success or a situ