Career Tips

من طرف admin السبت فبراير 26, 2011 5:18 am

Tips for Writing CV

What is your Job Objective
Structure the content of your CV. around your job objectives

Your CV is your Marketing Tool
Market yourself through your CV. What are your features and benefits? What makes you unique? Make sure to convey this information in your CV

The CV is to obtain an interview, not a job
The purpose of your CV. is to generate enough interest in you to have an employer contact you for an interview

Bulleted Sentence
Use bullets with short sentences rather than lengthy paragraphs

Your Strengths
Put your strong points first where they are more appropriate to be read

Show what you know
Rather than going into depth in one area, use your CV. to highlight your breadth of knowledge. Use an interview to provide more detail

Construct your CV. to read easily
Leave white space. Use a font size no smaller than 10 point. Limit the length of your CV to 1-2 pages. Remember, CVs are reviewed quickly. Help the reader to scan your CV efficiently and effectively

Review your CV
It can be difficult for you to hit all your high points and clearly, Have someone review your CV. encourage them to ask questions. Their questions can help you to clarify your CV. based on this input

Submit your CV. to potential employers
Apply for jobs that seem to be just at your level

Tips for Interviews

Search
Find out more about the company you are applying for
Know more about the position
Keep yourself updated of the latest trends in the industry you plan to pursue your career

You
Be punctual, attend on time
Dress appropriately for the interview as it indicates to the kind of personality you are
Relax and make yourself comfortable as much as possible

Be prepared
Ensure you carry all required material like resume, references, certificates etc
To provide evidence relating to your past experience and achievements. Try to relate it to what the current role you are applying for needs
Try to know more about common interview questions and prepare your answers

Be positive
Greet the interviewer/interviewers with a firm handshake. It conveys confidence and respect and do not sit unless you are asked to do so
Always be positive and project your willingness to work and learn new things
If you do not know the answer to a question, admit it; do not try to fudge an answer
Refrain from negative comments, especially about your previous employer

Listen well
Listen well to the questions and reply accordingly, if in doubt don’t hesitate to ask.
Do not interrupt the interviewer before he finishes his question, wait for him to complete his sentence and then give your reply

Value adding
Be honest
Make sure responses relate to the job you are applying for
Thank the interviewer(s) for his/her/their time and for seeing you. While leaving the room, express your enthusiasm for the job

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