Raehanullah Dawoodzai

MBA, BBA, ADB, DBA

Senior Jobs.af Manager

info@jobs.af
www.jobs.af
+93 (0) 773020100
Resume and Cover Letter Writing

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In this session, you will learn:
.‫کدام معلومات را باید در خلص سوانح شامل باشد‬ •
.‫چطور معلومات را باید منظم سازیم‬ •
.‫چطور باید فارمت خلص سوانح تان را منظم سازید‬ •
.‫سوال های عمویم در خلص سوانح جواب داده شود‬ •
• What information to include on your resume
• How to organize your information
• How to format your resume
• Answers to commonly asked questions about the resume
• Understand Cover letter and it is main parts
 What is a Resume?

AND

What is a CV (Curriculum vitae)

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Gathering/Grouping Information
The five major sections of a resume:
‫▪ معلومات شخیص‬
‫▪ هدف‬
‫▪ تعلیم‬
‫▪ تجربه کاری‬
‫▪ ارجاع‬
▪ Personal Information
▪ Objective
▪ Education
▪ Work Experience
▪ References
Other Possible Sections
‫معلومات مربوطه‬ •
‫مهارت های کمپیوتر‬ •
‫کار های اختیاری‬ •
‫افتخارات و جوایز‬ •
‫ر‬
‫سخنانیها‬ / ‫انتشارات‬ •
• Related skills
• Computer skills
• Volunteer work
• Honors and Awards
• Publications/presentations
Personal Information

• Name
• Address
• Phone number(s)
• Email address
• Marital Status
• Gender
Other Tips

.‫• تجربه کاری تان را مشخص بسازید‬

.‫• مهارت های که در بازار نیاز دارد عالمه گذاری نماید‬
.‫بیشن استفاده میگردد‬‫ر‬ ‫ر‬
‫فارغی کالج‬ ‫• برای‬
• Highlight specific work experience
• Highlight marketable skills
• Use reverse chronological order
• The best resume style for most college students
Objective ( Employment Goal)

.‫• جای که درخواست میدهید شغل تان را مشخص بنوسید‬

.‫• ساده؛ واضح و مخترص باشد‬
)‫• مهم نیست که شما مکمل جمله را بنوسید ( کوتاه و یا یک خط باشد‬
.‫• معلومات غن رضوری را درج نکنید‬
• Indicates specific position for which you are applying
• Simple, clear, and concise
• Does not need to be a complete sentence (usually a short, one-line phrase)
• Take advantage of information from the job advertisement (use key words in
your objective)
• Don’t be wordy and don’t add unnecessary information .
Education

•WHAT
•WHERE
•WHEN
Education

• High School Diploma

• Associates Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Masters Degree

• Doctoral Degree
Education
e.g:

Bachelor in Computer Science From Jan 2010- Jan 2014

Kabul University of Afghanistan

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Education
• CERTIFICATION

• Certified Training
• Vocational Training
• Teaching Certification
• Other Certificates indicating educational training

Remember to stick to the What/Where/When format

Work Experience

• This section is the single most important place to sell yourself to a

potential employer

• With so many to read, employers often skim resumes, looking for:

• Key job titles
• Specific skills
• Responsibilities

Always use key words/phrases that clearly and briefly articulate your
experiences
Work Experience

• Stick to the What/Where/When format

• The skills you include on your resume should be connected to the
skills required in the job you are seeking.

Example:

Finance Manager from Jan 2009 – Feb 2018

NETLINKS Ltd Company
References

• Available upon Request

• But its more beneficial to add the references in your resume.
• Always ask first

• Use professional information, not personal

• List Name, title, organization, address, and contact info.

Other Possible Categories
• Research Experience
• Related Experience
• Accomplishments
• Related skills
• Volunteer Experience
• Honors and Awards
• Publications
• Conference Presentations
• Workshops
 Raehanullah Dawoodzai
House 70, Street 2, Qala Fatullah 0787691004
Kabul, Afghanistan raehandz@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain an entry level position as an Electrical Engineer.

EDUCATION:
Associates Degree: Major in Software Engineering
Kabul University, Kabul, Afghanistan, May 2009

Related Coursework: Computers, Technical and Blueprint Reading, and Advanced Circuitry

WORK EXPERIENCE:
NETLINKS Ltd
Kabul, Afghaanistan, September 2000 to present.

* Supervised software development team

* Assisted the manager in design and development of systems

REFERENCES: Available upon request

Tips on Delivery of Your Resume

• Emailing your resume

• Attach resume as a PDF document (or Word document)
• Include your cover letter in the email text and clearly mention the position
you are applying to
• Test before deploy
• Send to at least three friends, ask them to print it and send it back to you
How to Create Resume in Jobs.af Website?
‫‪ .1‬در قدم نخست به وبسایت کاریابی ‪ www.jobs.af‬مراجعه نمایید‬
‫‪ .2‬سپس در اپشن ‪ 2‬که دیده میشوده باالی !‪ Try it now‬کلک نمایید‬
‫‪ .3‬در مرحله سوم باالی اپشن ‪ Start creating your resume‬کلک نمایید‬
‫‪ .4‬در مرحله چهارم شما میتوانید در این قالب های خلص سوانح یکی را انتخاب نمایید‬
‫یاداشت‪ :‬شما میتوانید که در اخیر قالب های خلص سوانح تان را تبدیل نماید‬
‫‪ .5‬شما در این مرحله میتوانید که خلص سوانح ایجاد شده را اپلود نموده و بسیار به اسانی ایجاد نمایید و یا باالی لنک ‪Create New Resume‬‬
‫کلک نمایید‬
 ‫‪(Personal Information .6‬معلومات شخصی)‬
‫شما باید تمام فورم را خانه پوری نمایید‬
‫به شکل ذیل خانه پوری کنید‪:‬‬
‫‪ :First Name‬نام اول تان را نوشته کنید‬
‫‪ :Last Name‬نام اخرتان در این قسمت نوشته کنید‬
‫‪ :Email‬ایمیل شما فعآل دسترسی دارید نوشته کنید‬
‫‪ :Phone‬شماره تیلفون نوشته کنید‬
‫‪ :Date of Birth‬تاریخ تولد تان را نوشته کنید‬
‫‪ :Gender‬حالت جنسی تان را نوشته کنید‬
‫‪ :Address‬ادرس فعلی که شما مینشنید نوشته کنید‬
‫‪ :Nationality‬ملیت تان را هم نوشته کنید‬
Write primary information about your job experiences
the potential employer come up with the idea of wher
have worked.

Never go for shortcut to abbreviate job titles, it will cre

mess in mind of the potential employer.

Excluding start and end dates for each experienced pos

make the potential employer think of being lied to.
Start up with the most recent pursued degrees
and end at your school certificate.
If you haven’t got to go to college only mention
your high school.
Attended short courses are not mandatory but
you can still add relevant pursued courses if you
have no employment experience at all.
• Tips for Skills
• Accentuate as much skills you have got to draw attention for the relevant
applied job.
• Consider lining up all the soft skills like problem solving, creativity,
adaptability etc. if you have no to less work experience.
• Consider using short bulleted phrases, avoiding using periods (.) at the
end.
• Tips for Professional Summary
• Career objectives can add plenty of weight to your resume and the
potential employer can see the value you can bring.
• Wondering how can you do it? Pick out one of our examples and edit to
match your work life background.
• Build your summary in present tense as such that can make sense of what
you can do for this company today rather than what you did in the past.
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Cover Letter

What is a Cover Letter?

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Cover Letter (Continued)
• Introduction to your resume
• No resume should be sent without one
• Cover letter is individualized for each position for which you are
applying.
• It is an extension of your resume and reflects your knowledge of the
employer’s needs.

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What is the purpose of cover letter?

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The purpose of the cover letter is to:

• Introduce yourself to an organization

• Demonstrate your interest in the company or a specific vacancy
• Draw attention to your resume and motivate the reader to interview you
• Often this letter is the first contact you have with a prospective
employer.
• A neat, concise, well-written letter can entice the employer to read your
resume with greater interest and will improve your chances of getting an
interview.

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How should cover letters be organized?

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The cover letter typically consists of three parts: introduction, body, and
closing. Within these three parts you must include:
• why you are interested in the organization
• why they should be interested in you
• when and how you will contact them to follow up and schedule an
appointment

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Example of Cover Letter
To Whomsoever It May Concern:

Through www.Jobs.af website, I have recently found out that your prestigious organization is to Procurement Officer and wants to fulfill it. As for my qualification and background are concerned, I see myself well qualified to
satisfactorily meet the requirement of the said position, as I am the student of Master in Business Administration and have Bachelor in Business Administration, Diploma in Business Administration and Completed the IRC system
English language Moreover, I have attended many types of training workshops on HR, Conflict Resolution , Orientation Workshop, Pre-Bid meeting workshops , JAWANA Curriculum pre-bid meeting workshop, Capacity Building, and
etc.

In addition, I am currently working as a Procurement Officer with USAID/WLD project, have performed jobs as Senior Employer Relationship Officer at NETLINKS/ Jobs.af, Procurement Officer at Social Capacity Building
Organization, Admin/Procurement Officer at Kabul Engineering Technical NGO/ KETIN-MCIT, capacities trainer for the Attorney General’s office and Afghan Police Department, as a lecturer in Microsoft Programs at Ajeer Institute of
Higher Education and Kaboora Institute of Higher Education, for almost Seven (7) years. So, being equipped and having the qualification needed for the post I apply and hope to be called for written test and interview.

I am accustomed to a fast-paced environment where deadlines are a priority and handling multiple jobs simultaneously is a requirement. I enjoy a challenging environment where I have to work hard to attain my goals. My
impressive background will provide your department with a self-motivated, helpful, and flexible associate. I believe that my interpersonal skills, technological knowhow, strategic vision, analytical skills, social behavior, quality
orientation, innovative thinking, listening voice of the customer, proactive approach towards potential hurdles and doing right thing for the first time will not only add value to the process that leads to the organization envisioned
objectives but also will foster organizational thinking spirit rather than departmental thinking in the working environment.

My honesty, sincerity and commitment – which are naturally guiding my behavior – will motivate me leave no stone unturned in the journey of organizational destination. Though my résumé is detailed and comprehensive, it cannot
fully demonstrate the manner in which I have achieved success. Character, personality, and the ability to work in a team environment can be evidenced in a personal meeting. I would welcome an interviewing opportunity at your
earliest convenience.

Thank you for your time and courtesy in reviewing this material and for your consideration of my qualifications for the open position. Please contact me at : + 0093(0)787691004 at your earliest convenience or send me an mail so
that I may share with you my background and enthusiasm for the position.

Looking forward for your kind attention!

Best regards,

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 Thank You

Questions/ Comments

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