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Sekolah..

     2004, Malam redup sunyi di pinggiran belakang sekolah ibarat laluan penuh kelam dan menakutkan. Aku bersama beberapa rakan Zuhdi, Baktiar, Gek, Ain, Mat dan Mat Pet yang lain berusaha menyelinap keluar daripada pintu belakang utama sekolah semata-mata kerana bosan dan lapar tinggal di asrama pada malam itu. Kami nekad untuk keluar demi sesuap nasi.

Zuhdi : Arip!cepat panjat!nanti guard nampak..habis kita.

Arif : Yela, aku nak panjat la ni.

     Sambil mereka mentertawakan aku untuk memanjat kerana badanku sedikit besar berbanding mereka. Ini pengalaman pertamaku keluar malam bersama rakan-rakan asrama. Namun, malam itu terlalu gelap dan menyukarkan aku untuk memanjat pagar tetapi ku rempuhi jua. Kebiasaannya pada waktu-waktu begini sepatutnya guard melakukan rondaan kawasan sekolah namun kelibat dan bunyi motosikal mereka pun tidak didengari. Kami menyusup jalan belakang sekolah berhampiran padang bersebelahan hospital besar yang terletak dalam sebuah daerah di Negeri Pahang.

Mat Pet : Perghh..gelap betul malam ni. Aku da rasa macam seorang polis pengintip sedang melalukan penyiasatan khas..haha.

Gek : Haha..macam-macam la kau Pet!Pengintip la konon, kau nak jadi polis ke?hehe.

Mat Pet : Yela..aku memang nak jadi seorang anggota polis! Kemas, segak dan berpengaruh..haha

Baktiar : Huh!Jadi seorang askar lagi hebat..

Mat Pet : Eleh, apa yang hebat jadi askar?

Baktiar : Entahlah, aku pun tak tahu...hahaha

Mat Pet : Cait..Poodahh..jawapan yang tidak relevan..haha

(aku dan rakan-rakan yang lain hanya tergelak kecil melihat telatah mereka bertiga.)

     Kami meneruskan perjalanan dengan penuh keyakinan tanpa rasa syak dan ragu. Langkah demi langkah kami susuri sambil berborak kosong sesama sendiri. Dengan tidak semena-mena Baktiar ingin kembali semula ke asrama kerana tertinggal wallet di loker bilik. Kami tidak menunggu beliau dan meneruskan perjalanan. Katanya dia mungkin ingin ke tandas sebentar. Sedang asyik berjalan menyusuri danau dan laluan lama yang tidak bertar tiba-tiba..

Mat : Wooooiii!apa tu?

     Kelibat makhluk aneh sedang bercanggung dan bertenggek di atas pili paip yang besar kelihatan menyeramkan. Aku dengan rasa tidak sedap hati berserta bulu roma yang semakin menegak menambahkan rasa tidak tentu arah terus melompat ke dalam semak dan diikuti rakan-rakanku yang lain terjun ke dalam semak berhampiran. Aku hanya berdua dengan Ain, rakan-rakan yang lain entah ke mana. Tiba-tiba suatu suara perempuan bergelak ketawa ibarat mengilai kegembiraan. Pada mulanya agak berat juga untuk aku mengintainya namun bagi mendapatkan kepastian Ain memberanikan diri untuk melibat makhluk aneh tersebut.

Nor : Hahahaha...Woiii!!Ni aku la, Nor! Kenapa korang lari bagai nak gila tu..hahaha.

Ain : Hampeh!! aku ingatkan siapa la tadi. Ko ni Nor yang dok bertenggek atas paip ni kenapa?terkejut aku, nasib baik tak melepas aku tadi tau..ish2.

Nor : Hahaha...mana yang lain?

(Aku dan rakan-rakan yang lain pun mula keluar)

Gek : Apa la Nor, bikin orang terperanjat je. Ko buat apa disini? Malam-malam begini bahaya perempuan keluar sorang-sorang la.

Nor : Alaa...aku lapar la. Lagipun aku tunggu Baktiar..maaf la kawan-kawan..hehe...tapi mana dia?

Arif :  Biasa la pakwe ko tu..dia tertinggal wallet tadi. Jadi dia balik ke asrama semula.Kejap lagi ada la tu.

Mat : Eh korang, Pet dimana?.

Zuhdi : Haah la..tadi aku tengok dia berlari dah macam kena kejar dengan anjing je. Haishhh...kemana la dia pergi ni.. Pet!Pet!

(Tidak lama kemudian)

Mat Pet : Ape la ko Nor..aku ingatkan pontianak mana la tadi..dah macam orang gila aku lari sambil pejam mata tau, sekali masuk lumpur daaa...hadui..

(Kami semua tergelak melihat aksi Mat Pet terjengket-jengket membetulkan selipar dan seluarnya yang basah.)

Nor : Haha...maaf la Pet, aku pun tak tahu korang tadi. Lagipun Baktiar kata dia nak keluar sorang je malam ini..hehe..nanti aku belanja ko nasi lemak ye Pet.

Mat Pet : Haa...bab tu aku suka dengar..yess!!dapat makan free malam ni. Zuhdi, jangan jealous..hahaha.

Zuhdi : Aku tak kisah pun..haha..sebab aku akan paw jugak nanti. Emm..ok la Nor, kami pergi dulu. Kamu tunggu Baktiar di sini ya..hati-hati.

Nor : Ok..jumpa disana nanti ya.

     Malam semakin kelam, perbualan mengenai Nor dan Mat pet amat mencuit hati. Siapa sangka dalam kelam kabut semua boleh terjadi. Nor kami tinggal demi meneruskan hasrat menuju ke tempat yang dituju. Perjalanan seterusnya perlu melalui bilik mayat hospital bagi mengelak daripada terserempak dengan pak guard hospital kerana ianya satu-satunya jalan yang jarang dilalui oleh orang ramai pada waktu malam. Kadang-kadang guard sekolah pun ada datang melepak di hospital. Jadi, kami perlu lebih berhati-hati menyusuri pagar belakang hospital agar tidak bertemu dengan mereka. Tersalah langkah akibatya bertemu Ustaz Zul la selaku warden asrama kami. Orangnya baik tetapi bila datang angin kemarahannya tiada siapa yang mampu menahan. Piiiaaappp....Aduhhhh...terbayang pinngulku dirotan oleh Ustaz Zul ketika membuat bising di bilik belajar. Sakit yang tidak terhingga namun aku tahan jua. Tanpa disedari aku sudah sampai ke tempat dan laluan yang amat digeruni.

     Apabila ternampak saja bangunan yang menempatkan mayat di hospital tersebut, tengkuk dan tangan sejuk membeku. Kali ini memang betul-betul mencabar dan hanya berpandukan lampu jalan serta sinaran bulan pada waktu malam, kami menyusuri laluan gajah menyusu ditepi bangunan tersebut. Aku lihat rakan-rakan yang lain senyap membisu hilang seribu kata dan tiada lagi gelak ketawa serta berbual kosong seperti sebelumnya. Hati semakin berdebar dan perut terasa seperti dipulas-pulas akibat berasa terlalu takut tapi kami kuatkan semangat jua bagi meneruskan perjalanan menuju ke destinasi. Tidak semena-mena Ain menjerit.

Ain : Waaaaaaarghaaa!!!

Mat Pet : Wooiii!!apehal?

(Kelihatan Ain menggigil sambil memeluk Gek)

Ain : Tuuu..!!Benda putih tu...!!

Arif : Mana??

Ain : Tu la dekat pokok tu...

Zuhdi : Mane??Yang tu ke?Adehh..apa la ko ni, tu kan pokok nangka..tu buah nangka yang orang sarungkan baju la. Haiyoo..ini olang aa bikin ini hati seperti mau tercabut woo..haha..

(Kami semua tergelak sambil memandang Ain yang malu-malu kucing)

Ain : Sory..hehehe....aku ingatkan apa tadi.

Mat : Shhhh..kita kat rumah mayat lagi ni..diam-diam..huhu

(Tiba-tiba semua kembali senyap membisu)

Arif : Shhh..jalan-jalan..!!

     Selepas melalui rumah mayat hospital kami perlu menyusuri satu laluan selamat yang agak berbukit dan sampai kepada jalan pintas iaitu jalan keretapi. Terdapat anak sungai yang perlu dilalui sebelum sampai ke seberang....continue..

The hidden Job market

According to most experts, the average job search takes about five months to complete. Five months is a long time to spend job searching, especially if you are currently out of work! Why does the average job search take this long? One of the primary reasons is because most job seekers are using the exact same job search strategies. Most of them are using what could be called the "wait and hope" strategy.

The wait and hope strategy is comprised of three primary steps.

1- Search for jobs which are being advertised

2- Submit a resume for selected jobs

3- WAIT AND HOPE for an interview

This is the primary strategy used because this is the way we were all taught to look for jobs.

A Better Job Search Strategy

Most people are not aware that only twenty percent of all vacant jobs are actually filled through advertising. This fact is a real eye opener for most people. If only twenty percent of jobs are filled through advertising, that leaves an overwhelming majority of eighty percent which are filled without advertising. If a job is not advertised, how is it ever filled? They are filled through the hidden job market!

What exactly is the hidden job market? These are the jobs that are hidden from public view. For the job seekers who only look for jobs through the classifieds or online advertising, they are completely left out of consideration for these jobs. Considering that eighty percent of jobs are filled this way, they miss out on the majority of jobs that are actually available. This is great news for the job seeker who is willing to learn how to tap into the hidden job market!

Five Easy Steps

You can tap into the hidden job market in five easy steps. Here is a short description of each step.

Step 1 - Develop A Target List Of Employers

The first thing you need to do is to develop a list of employers who have the type of job(s) you are interested in, in the locations you want, and are employers you would like to work for. I call this list of potential employers your job opportunity list. This list of potential employers can be very long, or quite short depending on your interests and needs.

Step 2- Do Some Research

Once you have your job opportunity list together, use the Internet to do a little research on each potential employer. Use the company's web site to read about the company, it's mission, it's products, any current news, and most importantly, find a company directory. Use the directory to find out who is the director or supervisor of the department you want to be hired into.

Step 3- Look For Advertised Jobs

No, I haven't changed my mind. Advertised jobs should not be your primary means of finding your next job, but you should still spend a little time and see what types of jobs are being advertised in your area. Pay special attention to jobs advertised by companies on your job opportunity list.

Step 4- Start Making Contacts

This is where you can start separating yourself from the competition. Most job seekers just won't make direct contact with potential employers. They are not comfortable applying for a job unless the potential employer has put up a big blinking sign (advertisement) that says, "We have a job opening, please send us your resume".

Make direct contact with the employers and let them know about you, your qualifications and experience, and your interest in working for their organization!

Step 5- Be Persistent And Follow Up

Once you are making contacts and sending out resumes, you must be determined to follow up. Just sending out a resume and hoping for an interview won't get you hired faster than your competition. Have a consistent habit of following up with decision makers after a couple of days have passed. You are NOT being pushy by doing this, you are being persistent

Summary

As you can see, this is not rocket science, but it really does work. Tapping into the hidden job market will put you ahead of ninety-five percent of your job search competitors. Don't ever hesitate to make direct contact with employers. Employers like to use the hidden job market because it is much cheaper and faster to fill jobs this way.

Taking the cost of the university's warm current job offered

Want to earn a degree that could lead to career opportunities? Check out these six degrees with solid employment odds.

By Lisa Manterfield
If you've been keeping up with the unemployment figures lately, you might be wondering if going to college is worth it. The answer is a resounding yes, according to "Hard Times, Not all College Degrees are Created Equal," a 2012 report from Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce.
In fact, the report's exact wording was "Yes, extensive research, ours included, finds that a college degree is still worth it."
Here's just a bit of the research behind their endorsement. According to "Hard Times," the average unemployment rate for new college graduates is 8.9 percent. That may sound high...until you compare the figure to the unemployment rate of those without a college degree: 22.9 percent for recent high school grads and a staggering 31.5 percent for those who recently dropped out of high school, says "Hard Times." 
But as the title of the report says, not all degrees are equal.
And another study echoes that sentiment. According to "Job Outlook 2012," a report compiled by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), certain degrees, such as business, computer science, and engineering, consistently top the list of most sought-after majors.
So if you're thinking of going back to school, but want to pick a degree that could help make you competitive in the job market, read on for six degrees that studies say pass the test with flying unemployment numbers.

Degree #1 - Bachelor's in Business Administration

Do you see yourself in a leadership role? Maybe you're looking to prep for a career that will allow you to use your planning, communication, and problem-solving skills, too. If so, a degree in business administration might be the in-demand choice for you.
According to Andrea Koncz, NACE's employment information manager, it's a very versatile degree. What's more, the major's coursework reflects this versatility. It usually includes classes in business strategy, accounting, and operations management, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Employment Odds: According to "Hard Times," recent business administration and management majors reported a low unemployment rate of 8.1 percent. And this figure doesn't come as a surprise, with the "Job Outlook 2012" listing business as the most sought-after broad degree category among respondents.
Why? "The specific skills from these programs translate to many different fields," explains Koncz.


Potential Career: According to the Department of Labor, a bachelor's degree in business (or a related field) is generally required to prepare to pursue a career as a financial analyst.

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Degree #2 - Bachelor's in Accounting

Are you attentive, detail-oriented, and into numbers? If you're interested in the challenge of collecting and analyzing financial information, and maybe even one day predicting future financial trends, an accounting degree could be a good - potentially employer-friendly - option for you.
If you do opt for an accounting program, know that you might take commonly offered courses such as accounting information systems, business law, and auditing, according to the College Board, an organization of colleges and universities that administers tests such as the SAT.
Employment Odds: "Job Outlook 2012" reported that accounting was the second most sought-after bachelor's degree among employers. In fact, "Hard Times" found that accounting grads had the second lowest unemployment rate among business majors, at only 6.8 percent.
Why are accounting grads so in-demand? One reason, according to Koncz, is that accounting programs often help develop analytical skills, which can be valuable in other fields besides accounting.


Potential Career: Your career options as a grad in this major could include accountant and auditor, with the U.S. Department of Labor noting that a bachelor's in accounting is required to pursue most positions.

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Degree #3 - Bachelor's in Computer Science

If you're a tech whiz who loves tinkering with computers, a degree in computer science might be a good choice for you. And that's fortunate, since it's a top choice among employers as well.
If you decide to go after this degree, you'll likely "learn about computer systems and the way humans and computers interact from a scientific perspective," according to the College Board. And depending on the area of computer science you're interested in, your program could include classes such as software engineering, mathematics for computer science, and artificial intelligence, says the College Board.
Employment Odds: Computer and information science ranked number three on NACE's "Job Outlook 2012" list of most in-demand broad category degrees. One reason for this, Koncz says, is that computer science programs teach a very specific technical skill set, which is unique to fast-growing fields such as computer systems analysis.
Want more data? According to "Hard Times," the unemployment rate for new grads in this field was 7.8 percent, and the report predicts that "computer majors are likely to bounce back strongly as the recovery proceeds."


Potential Career: Ever consider computer programming as a career? If so, you'll want to remember this: A good number of computer programmers have a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, though some employers may consider candidates with an associate's degree.

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Degree #4 - Bachelor's in Psychology

If you're intrigued by what makes people tick, and you enjoy helping others, one major to consider is psychology, which is in demand, say the studies.
In fact, within the field of psychology, you'll discover a broad range of specialties and topics, such as social psychology, cognitive psychology, neuroscience, personality, and research methods, according to the College Board.
Employment Odds: "Job Outlook 2012" reported psychology as the second most in-demand liberal arts major. That trend was also reflected in "Hard Times," with recent graduates in psychology showing a relatively low unemployment rate of 7.3 percent.
What gives for this unemployment rate? It could have something to do with the fact that nearly half of recent graduates work in the fields of health care and education, according to the "Hard Times" report, which also labeled these industries as either stable or growing.


Potential Career: If you're interested in a career in social work, this could be a great option for you. Why? Because the U.S. Department of Labor notes that most direct-service social workers are required to have a bachelor's degree in social work, or a related field like psychology or sociology.

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Degree #5 - Bachelor's in Communications

If you love to research, write, and speak with other people, a communications degree could lead to career options in a wide range of industries for you.
Communications can cover everything from television production to the Internet, according to the College Board, which notes that commonly offered business communications classes might include public relations writing, media analysis and criticism, and public speaking.
Employment Odds: "Hard Times" reported that recent communications grads had a low unemployment rate of 7.3 percent.
This low figure could be in relation to the skills that could be acquired through a communications degree program, such as verbal communication, critical thinking, and research. The best part? Some of these skills are among the top attributes sought by employers, according to the "Job Outlook 2012" Report.


Potential Career: The U.S. Department of Labor notes that public relations specialists generally need a bachelor's degree, and that employers often want applicants who have studied communications, public relations, English, journalism, or business.

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Degree #6 - Bachelor's in Engineering

If you're fascinated with how things work, whether it's a light bulb, auto part, or suspension bridge, you might find your calling studying engineering. And good news: Studies suggest that it's a degree that is popular with employers.
The courses you'll take will vary depending on the field of engineering you choose. For example, the College Board says that civil engineering majors often take typical courses in dynamics, environmental awareness for engineers, and thermodynamics.
Employment Odds: According to "Job Outlook 2012," engineering was the second most sought-after broad category major. And the "Hard Times" report reflects this, noting that new engineering grads experienced a low unemployment rate of 7.5 percent.
And with teamwork and problem solving skills important to employers, according to the NACE report, it's no wonder this degree is in demand. Especially since the College Board notes that as a civil engineering major, "you'll solve a problem with a group or compare ideas with other students after working a problem out on your own."

9 Things Not to Ask in a Job Interview

Asking questions during an interview shows the employer your interest and enthusiasm. It helps you pinpoint what the employer is looking for in their next hire and gives you the opportunity to connect it to your experience. Some questions, though, should not be asked during the initial interviews or you might not make it to the next round.

1. How much will I make? While certainly you should discuss salary before taking the job, asking too early can turnoff potential employers. An employer wants to feel like you're interviewing for the job because you're interested in the company and the position, not just the money.
Wait until you've been invited back to bring up salary, and even then, tiptoe around the issue. Try to word the question better, such as, "what's the salary range for this role?"

2. Who do I speak with about vacation time? You haven't even gotten the job and already you're asking for time off. This is a huge red flag for employers, especially in the interview process. If and when you get to the offer stage and you think there will be a scheduling conflict, you may bring up any already planned events, but only at the appropriate time in the hiring process.

3. Where is my parking space? This is just an example of one of an infinite number of superficial questions that have no place in a job interview. Rest assured: this company has hired before, and if the employers select you as the best candidate for the job, they'll fill you in on everything you need to know--from where to park to when to take your lunch break.

4. What does the company do? Ask this if you want a quick escort out the door. It is your responsibility to study up on any company that's interviewing you. You should be able to walk in and tell them what they do, about their products, their competitors, and even the most recent company news.
You can, however, ask intelligent questions about the company, such as:
--What are the biggest challenges someone in this position will face?
--How would you describe the company culture here? How do you measure someone's success who works here?
--How has Company X's strategy changed in light of [insert intelligent comment here from all the research you've done]?

5. When do I start? Confidence is an important trait to show while you're interviewing, but cockiness will send you to the door. You shouldn't presume you have the job in your initial job interview. You're likely one of several candidates being considered, and even if you're the most qualified, attitude trumps experience in many cases. A better way to work around this blatant question is to ask when the hiring manager expects to make a hiring decision and have the new person start.

6. How flexible is the company? If you're already looking to bend or break the rules when it comes to showing up to work late, leaving early, taking long lunches or other situations, chances are the human resources manager is going to move on to the next candidate. Before asking the hiring manager to accommodate your personal circumstances, make it clear through the interview process that you're the ideal candidate for the job.

7. Can I telecommute? If telecommuting wasn't described in the job description, then most likely the company is looking for somebody on-site. At many companies, telecommuting is an earned privilege and not one offered right out of the gate. Asking indirect questions may give you some insight into how flexible the company is with telecommuting, but if it seems like it's on a case-by-case basis, you'd be better off to leave it until you've been working in the company for awhile.

8. Any personal question. It's perfectly fine to start with small talk to warm up the interview, but don't cross the line with the personal questions. If you see a photo on her desk, it's natural to ask if it's her family, which could lead to a generic conversation about her kids, but don't ask her if she plans to have more children, if she's married, or how old she is. None of it pertains to the subject at hand: how you qualify as a job candidate.

9. Too many questions. If you're nervous you might ask lots of questions to keep the other person talking. Try to be aware of how many you're asking and not to come across as if you're interrogating the interviewer. You want to get the questions answered you feel like you need to know to move forward in the interview process, but leave some for your follow-up or next interview.

Lindsay Olson is a founding partner and public relations recruiter with Paradigm Staffing and Hoojobs.com, a niche job board for public relations, communications, and social media jobs. She blogs at LindsayOlson.com, where she discusses recruiting and job search issues.

MEMBINA RESUME YANG LENGKAP

INFO YANG ANDA PERLU TAHU..........

Maklumat Peribadi (Personal Information)

Maklumat peribadi adalah merangkumi nama, alamat, nombor telefon dan e-mail. Anda boleh juga memasukkan profail ringkas yang merangkumi objektif kerjaya anda. Pastikan bahawa maklumat peribadi adalah ringkas. Tak payah nak masukkan info yang tidak relevan seperti warna rambut, status, tempat lahir, jumlah anak, jumlah isteri, opsss…
Tolong simpan huraian lanjut anda untuk bahagian yang lebih penting.

Hobi/ Aktiviti Masa Lapang (Interests/ Hobbies)

Majoriti majikan gemar mengambil calon yang mempunyai keseimbangan dalam kerjaya dan hidup. Menerangkan apa yang ada buat di masa senggang dapat menolong future employer menilai karektor anda. Adakah anda seorang yang suka menyertai kerja – kerja amal? Gemar fotografi? Menyelam? Penulisan kreatif? Sebutkan.

Hobi yang dinyatakan tidak semestinya berkaitan dengan kerjaya anda. Malah anda juga boleh memilih untuk tidak menyertakan maklumat berkaitan hobi.

Pendidikan dan Kelayakan Profesional (Education and Professional Qualifications)

Masukkan maklumat yang paling terkini sahaja. Misalnya, anda baru sahaja tamat pengajian ijazah. Maklumat tersebut adalah mencukupi, ditambah dengan maklumat sekolah menengah. Tak payah letak maklumat sekolah rendah, tadika dan taska. Sekiranya anda berkeras jugak (degil sungguh) nak letak maklumat sekolah rendah sebab anda lompat darjah dua kali (pandainyeeee… anak sape ni..), anda boleh berkongsi maklumat tersebut semasa temuduga, itupun sekiranya diperlukan. Bukan dalam resume.
Maklumat kelayakan profesional adalah kursus – kursus yang pernah anda ikuti atau persijilan (certification) tambahan yang anda perolehi. Misalnya, kursus keusahawanan, Six Sigma, LCCI cerification, kursus andaman dan sebagainya.

Ingat!
Hanya letakkan kelayakan profesional yang berkaitan dengan jawatan kosong yang anda pohon sahaja. Jangan beria – ia nak masukkan semua maklumat sampaikan kursus kahwin pun nak dimasukkan.

Skil/ Kemahiran (Skills)
Sertakan ringkasan skil: kemahiran mengunakan aplikasi komputer, book keeping, kelajuan menaip, project management, menggubah bunga, penyediaan western food, dan sebagainya.

Ingat!
Hanya letakkan skil yang paling relevan dengan kerjaya anda sahaja. Kalau apply untuk kerja network engineer , jangan letak ‘mahir menjahit cross-stitch‘. Kena baling ngan telur busuk.

Bahasa (Language)
Letakkan seberapa banyak bahasa utama yang anda tahu, berserta tahap penggunaan. Sekiranya anda tahu bahasa asing seperti bahasa Jepun atau Perancis, pastikan maklumat tersebut turut disertakan.
Contoh:

Language	Spoken	Written
English	8	10
Malay	10	10
Mandarin	8	6
Arab	10	7

Kriteria bahasa adalah lebih mudah dibaca dalam bentuk jadual. Pilihan jadual juga mempelbagaikan kandungan resume anda supaya tidak nampak mendatar.

Pengalaman Kerja (Working Experience)

Maklumat yang paling penting dalam penulisan resume anda adalah pengalaman kerja. Mengapa?
• perkara pertama yang akan dipertimbangkan oleh majikan.
• membezakan antara yang experienced dan fresh graduate .
• memutuskan sama ada anda mampu memikul tanggungjawab yang lebih berat.
• menentukan basic salary anda (fuiyo! penting tu).
So camane nak start cerita pasal working experience nih?

• The best would be in reverse chronological order (didahului dengan pengalaman kerja yang paling akhir). Semasa temuduga juga, majikan akan lebih menekankan soalan yang berkaitan dengan pengalaman kerjaya anda yang terkini.
• Nyatakan tarikh (tahun/ bulan) bila anda bermula dan mengakhiri setiap kerjaya. Pastikan tiada ruang kosong atau jarak yang lama di antaranya. Sekiranya ada, pastikan anda boleh menyatakan sebabnya apabila disoal semasa temuduga kelak.
• Terangkan dengan jelas tentang tugas dan tanggungjawab anda untuk setiap kerjaya. Tekankan skil yang paling relevan dengan kerjaya yang anda pohon. Anda boleh menggunakan beberapa perkataan yang power untuk memberikan professional feel kepada penulisan resume anda.
• Hadkan pengalaman kerja anda kepada tiga yang terakhir. Lima paling maksima. Sekiranya anda nyatakan lebih dari itu, majikan mungkin akan mendapat tanggapan bahawa anda suka job hopping (bertukar – tukar kerja).

Fresh graduates : Anda boleh abaikan bahagian ini. Tapi jangan lupa menyatakan tentang kursus atau praktikal yang pernah anda ikuti sekiranya ada.

Pencapaian dalam Kerjaya (Accomplishments)

Fikirkan. Apakah yang akan membezakan penulisan resume anda dengan yang lain? Calon lain pun ada skil yang diperlukan, calon lain pun ada beberapa tahun pengalaman, calon lain pun ada rujukan yang baik. Jadi apa yang anda boleh buat untuk membezakan atau menaikkan taraf resume anda daripada mereka?
Jawapannya adalah: pencapaian anda dalam bidang kerjaya
Inilah kriteria penghulu dalam penulisan sebuah resume. Biasanya diletakkan selepas atau digabungkan dengan kriteria Working Experience. Sekiranya kriteria ini dihuraikan dengan baik (dan segala aspek resume yang lain dipatuhi), saya jamin bahawa kemungkinan anda dipanggil temuduga adalah 110%. Begitulah kuatnya impak Accomplishments. It can work wonders.
Tetapi jarang sekali saya lihat kriteria di atas dititik beratkan oleh calon.
Pencapaian dalam kerjaya bermaksud pencapaian atau sumbangan anda yang ketara semasa bertugas. Ia mungkin dalam bentuk keuntungan, penjimatan, pembaik pulihan, pengiktirafan, anugerah dan sebagainya.
Lihat dua contoh di bawah:

Contoh A Prepared training modules for new hires Contoh B Developed comprehensive training modules (Softskill & Product Knowledge) for new hires that lead to 32% increase in service level

Nampak tak perbezaan antara A dan B? Kedua – duanya menerangkan perkara yang sama tetapi ayat B mempunyai 3 kekuatan:

1. pengunaan perkataan yang power – developed, comprehensive
2. penerangan yang lebih fokus – softskill & product knowledge
3. pencapaian – that lead to 32% increase in service level

Ayat manakah yang anda rasa akan menarik perhatian bakal majikan? Tepuk dada dan tanyalah selera.

Rujukan (Referees)

Maklumat berkaitan dengan orang yang boleh menjadi rujukan anda. Jumlah optimum adalah empat orang. Dua dari bidang akademi, dua dari bidang pekerjaan. Maklumat yang perlu ada adalah nama, jawatan, syarikat dan nombor untuk dihubungi. Tempoh perkenalan adalah tidak perlu.

Penting!
Mintak izin dulu ye? Jangan memandai nak sumbat maklumat orang lain sesuka hati korang. Pentingnya meminta izin adalah supaya rujukan anda bersedia untuk bekerjasama sekiranya dihubungi oleh bakal majikan anda.

Bukan semua syarikat memerlukan rujukan. Jadi, anda boleh memilih untuk tidak menyertakan rujukan. Sekiranya diperlukan, maklumat rujukan boleh diberikan semasa temuduga atau diisi dalam borang temuduga.

Gaji (Salary)

Gaji sekarang (current salary)
Ada yang suka menipu dengan meletakkan amaun yang lebih tinggi untuk current salary, dengan harapan akan mendapat expected salary yang diinginkan. Ketahuilah bahawa majoriti syarikat akan meminta slip gaji terakhir sebelum menawarkan anda kerja. Kalau terbukti anda menipu, lupakan saja peluang anda untuk menjawat jawatan tersebut. Dengan kata lain, anda kantoi.
Gaji yang dikehendaki (expected salary)
Expected salary mestilah setimpal dengan kelayakan dan pengalaman anda. Setiap kali anda bertukar kerja, secara kasarnya anda boleh menaikkan expected salary dengan penambahan RM500 – RM2000 (pastikan setimpal dengan pengalaman). Atau gunakan prinsip kenaikan 30% – 50% dari gaji lama.
Jangan sekali – kali meletakkan gaji yang spesifik. Nyatakan lingkungan gaji yang dikehendaki sahaja.
Jangan lupa letakkan terma ‘Negotiable’ atau yang seangkatan dengannya. All the little details count! Terma ini menggambarkan bahawa gaji yang anda kehendaki masih boleh dirundingkan semasa proses temuduga nanti.

Contoh:
Expected Salary
RM2500 – RM3200 (Negotiable)
RM3200
RM2500 – RM3200 (Nego)
RM2500 – RM3200 (Negotiate)
Salary is fully negotiable
Salary is negotiable, depending on the responsibilities of the position.

Isu gaji paling baik dibincangkan semasa temuduga. Nyatakan gaji yang dikehendaki (expected salary) dalam resume hanya jika diminta berbuat demikian. Dikhuatiri, jika anda meletakkan gaji yang terlalu tinggi atau terlalu rendah, risiko untuk anda diketepikan dari panggilan temuduga juga sangat tinggi.
The bottom line is this: if it’s not asked, don’t volunteer. Senang citer.


Sumber : Daripada: En. Syed Faiz
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