Debate and CV

Phase 1 debate

At phase 1 the class was divided into two groups and the 1^st group was asked to represent HP board and the other to represent the labor union

From the groups 3 students were supposed to represent on behalf of their respective groups

All members were requested to find facts to support the negotiation and to support the students who were representing the groups

At the end of phase 1 both debating groups were not able to come to proper terms, so the debate was stopped and phase two was suggested by the lecturer to conclude the debate.

Students representing HP

• Prashan
• Rachel
• Ovin

Students representing HP Labor union

• Mishan
• Madushani
• Jude

Phase 2 debate

After phase one of the debate, phase 2 took place where selected students were supposed to negotiate on a settlement for the HP layoff issue.

In phase two of the debate 4 students were representing each group

The two groups came to a final conclusion in which HP will not cut down further jobs, but based on a one year contract and the level of performance of the employees HP can fire employees if needed.

• The level of performance of the employees will be measured based on the completion of the one year contract.
• The contract will be reviewed by two representatives of the labor union to verify it is possible to complete the task within a year. (achievable tasks)
• The employees who fail to meet the terms of the one year contract can be fired without any compensation.

The debate was concluded and both parties were satisfied with the negotiated outcome

Students representing HP

• Praveen
• Rachel
• Prashan
• Adhil

Students representing HP Labor union

• Mishan
• Madushani
• Jude
• Navindu

Lessons learnt by taking part in this task

• Proper facts were essential
• Body language plays an important role while negotiating
• Either parties can bluff at times, which is not a good strategy for negotiating
• Negotiators shouldn’t get their emotions involved
• Confidence
• Ability to communicate effectively and by being patient as well as understand the other parties negotiation terms

CV’s

The next session the students were briefed on how to make a good CV and what were the important things that HR managers looks into while reading a CV and hiring a potential candidate.

The lecturer then distributed a handout to the students which gives a clear idea of what the HR Managers look at while hiring a potential candidate.

As stated in the above diagram, most HR managers look for candidates who have

• Relevant work experience
• Specific accomplishments
• Whether the resume was customized for the open post

HR managers also look for keywords in resumes such

• Problem solving
• Leadership
• Oral/Written communication
• Team building
• Performance and productivity improvement

An HR manager should be able to understand the CV properly and identify if and whether the candidate is suitable for the open post.  

A proper understandable CV which consists of all the necessary information in a summarized manner is used as a marketing tool for the candidate to market him/herself to the respective employer.

Conclusion of session 2

By understanding the handout provided by the lecturer it is understandable on how an employer looks at a CV and what the employer expects for in a potential candidate, by understanding those key elements its best to create a CV based on the information provided.

An employer spends less than 30 seconds to glance through particular CV. A good CV should have all the following mentioned details in a summarized form that is readable by the employer with ease.

The author was able to gain knowledge on what an employer looks in a CV, and what should be mentioned in a CV as well as the CV should communicate what “you” can do to the hiring employer.