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Best practices to start a
successful career
A presentation by Thomai Fytili
Part 1: Job Research Strategy & CV Preparation

2. Joey can help you make your CV :)

3. "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to
work a day in your life." - Confucius

4. Now what ?

5. share your story..

6. Job Research Strategy
VISION
What I want to do &
what are my
strengths.
STRATEGΥ
Research about the
industry
BUILD YOUR
BRAND
Create my brand ACTION PLAN
How I can I achieve
my goals

7. 1 Vision
Write down your personal statement
What is important for me?
What motivates me?
What are your values?
What do you want to accomplish in your life?
What action are you taking to live that out?

8. 2
Find the companies that agree with your
personal statement and look for
the positions that they offer.
Learn about trends & future prospects
Investigate the areas of growth
Find out the challenges the industry faces
Search the top level organizations in the
industry
Find the experts in the field
Write down the skills that you need
Strategy

9. 3 Build your Brand
Define your audience - Networking
Make your LinkedIn page & CV stand out
Create your portfolio
Be careful about your digital footprint
Remember that your personal brand isn't only online.

10. 4 Action Plan
Develop the required skills & practise
Enhance your portfolio
Ask for recommendations
Take part in group projects, meet-ups
Attend seminars/workshops & listen to podcasts
Networking, Networking, Networking
Keep your CV & LinkedIn info updated
Track all the contacts that you make

11. LinkedIn
Skywalker
Kariera.gr
Jobfind
Indeed
Useful sites

12. Inc. Magazine

13. Google yourself
Review your SM profiles
Post Meaningful content
Avoid having strong opinions on specific matters
Make your profiles private
Pay attention to detail (typos etc.)
Show creativity
General Social Media Tips

14. Use a professional image
Use the title of the position that you are looking for
Use a background that shows your personality
Write a strong "about you"
Write information about previous experiences
Attach your dissertation & relevant courses
Add certifications, awards & achievements
Include your projects & your collaborators
Add your skills - keywords
Post Meaningful content
Follow the companies that you like & apply
LinkedIn Profile
Let the others see what you have the
potential to become!

15. What makes a good CV

16. Name & Specialization
No need for picture!
Phone number
*Professional email
*LinkedIn clickable link
Personal information
Attachment file type -> PDF
File Name -> Your name & your specialisation

17. Experience & Education (+ years)
Bullet points
Relevant information - Seminars, extra Education etc.
Syntax coherence - Use nouns
Attention to Typos & Mistakes
Strong keywords - Skills, Tools & Technologies
Languages - Certification Title
Hobbies, Interests, Volunteering
Important achievements & awards
CV Main Body

18. Usual Mistakes

19. No correlation between the Job description &
the profile content
Fancy soft skills that cannot be explained
Exaggerate in checkboxes about skills
Oldest -> Newest

20. Greek content when the job posting is in
English and the opposite
Mention Curriculum Vitae in your title
Copy paste information
Send the same CV to different positions

21. Lack of candidates’ orientation
Don't write a cover letter when
the job ad mentions it
Too much information
Template CVs
Word file

23. 5-7 seconds

24. So..
You have to
make your profile stand out!

25. Best practices to start a
successful career
Part 1: Job Research Strategy & CV Preparation
A presentation by Thomai Fytili