Basics of the recruitment process by martin ward anderson
Some people may not have used Recruitment companies before whether they are the traditional walk in office companies or the newer online job sites. So we thought we would take a look at the recruitment process that you can expect with any reputable recruitment company. There are various ways that recruitment companies can source candidates, these included job boards, advertising, headhunting, sponsorship and networking. Different job types and industry sectors will require different types of sourcing. For example high up management jobs will more likely use the headhunting approach rather than the candidate submitted their CV. Once a candidate has been found, they will go through a screening process before being added to a recruitment company's database. This will include initial telephone interviews, face to face interviews competition of forms and proving you are eligible to work and who you are, submitting your CV and giving references. Most companies will have highly trained consultants who will interview you and assess what type of jobs you are suited for and have the right skills for. A lot of time and effort will be placed into this as they have a reputation to maintain and will not want to send unsuitable candidates. References are an important part of recruitment as the companies need to assess your experience from previous jobs. These references will usually involve phone conversations especially for higher profile jobs, but written references will be used when these aren't available. References will be used to establish your background, quality of work, integrity, relationships with previous work mates and the reason you left. As well as references, recruitment companies will also check up on criminal convictions, eligibility to work, qualifications and disabilities. Once all this has been established it is time to match you up with the right employers and job sectors. This will vary with different types of recruitment companies, but will usually involve matching job seekers up to the most suitable job types using written job briefs provided by the employers looking for candidates. A interview will usually take place with the recruitment company to establish a candidates suitability before they are even sent for an interview with the company. Before sending a candidate for an interview, a good recruitment firm will brief them on the employer they will be visiting. This will include the company history, what they do, culture, responsibilities and what the job will entail. This process will hopefully help raise any questions a candidate will have and also give them the information they need to make a great impression. The next stage is the all important job interview where the candidate will be assessed to see if they are right for the job. Depending on the employer and role, this may involve various stages of interviews and assessment. The final part of the recruitment company will be candidate feedback, where they will talk to the candidates and give them constructive feedback from the companies so the candidate can hopefully improve for the next post they apply for. Hopefully this article has cleared up some of the mysteries behind the recruitment process.
About the Author
This article was written on behalf of Martin Ward Anderson who provide financial recruitment for public sector jobs, jobs in finance such as accountant jobs.
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Job Seek
Friday, November 28, 2008
Top Six Job Search Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Top Six Job Search Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) by Jason Kay
Many job seekers think that whether they land a new position is a matter of luck: it's good luck if they're hired, and it's bad luck if they're not. The truth is that what separates successful job hunters from unsuccessful ones often is a question of preparedness, persistence, and hard work. A little common sense never hurt, either. Below are the biggest mistakes that people make when looking for a new job--and how you can avoid them:
• Leaving your current job before lining up something else. This isn't a good idea even in a thriving job market, but it's an especially bad idea in an uncertain economy. No matter how irritating your co-workers are or how obnoxiously your boss behaves, stick it out until you land something new. Just think of your daily grind as motivation to find a great new gig. The caveats: if something illegal is going on or your office is toxic to your health, get out now and wait tables for a while if you have to.
• Not taking the search seriously. Too many people who say they're looking for a new job take fail to approach it as the serious endeavor that it is. They send out an "okay" resume that they've had for 10 years, don't bother to proofread their cover letter for errors, or flake on sending a thank-you note after an interview. A job hunt is important, and you don't want to burn bridges with potential employers because you're too lazy to put in some effort. The solution? Get serious! Print out your resume and cover letter on high-quality paper, update your resume every few months, and contact the people you plan to list as professional references so they aren't caught off guard when a hiring manager calls them.
• Lying on paper or in an interview. You were just a few credits shy of graduating from college, but that's close enough, right? Wrong. Most of us don't fudge on the big stuff--like fabricating degrees or places of employment--but many job hunters blur the line of truth when it comes to responsibilities they've had or skills they've mastered. Don't risk it. If you don't have the experience you need to land the job you want, work on getting it, rather than making it up.
• Not keeping your network up to date. The worst time to realize you've let your network disappear is when you want (or need!) to look for a new job. Think of your network of contacts, associates, and mentors as a sort of life raft for those unexpected moments that pop up in everyone's career. When you tend to those relationships with periodic phone and email check-ins, coffees, and the occasional lunch, you're maintaining a valuable pipeline that can come in handy when you need to know where the jobs are--fast. If you've let things slide in that area, pick up the phone and ask a few people if they'll have coffee with you. They may be able to help you, but if they can't today, don't make the mistake of letting the relationships lapse again. You never know when you might need their help.
• Not telling the employer what's in it for them. You've got a car payment due in two weeks. You want a better title. You need health insurance. All of these are great reasons to look for a new job, but they aren't great reasons for someone to hire you. See the difference? An employer wants to hear what kind of value you'll bring to the company and why she should take a chance on you, rather than the other 50 candidates. Think about what you bring to the table, and then sell it.
• Leaving the rest up to fate. Your great resume got you an interview, and the interview went well. While you may be tempted to simply wait by the phone until you hear from the company, there's still plenty you can do. First, send a thank-you note to everyone you talked to (within one day of the meeting). Thank them for their time and let them know that you're available if they want to meet with you again. Second, follow up with anyone who may still have influence over whether you get the job. Let your references know they may be getting a call and thank them for agreeing to put in a good word for you. If you have a professional contact within the company, thank them for their help in learning about the opening, securing the interview, etc. Lastly, if you haven't heard from the company in a while, it's okay to place a brief phone call letting them know you're still very interested
About the Author
Jason Kay recommends that you learn more job search strategies at JobGoRound.com
Many job seekers think that whether they land a new position is a matter of luck: it's good luck if they're hired, and it's bad luck if they're not. The truth is that what separates successful job hunters from unsuccessful ones often is a question of preparedness, persistence, and hard work. A little common sense never hurt, either. Below are the biggest mistakes that people make when looking for a new job--and how you can avoid them:
• Leaving your current job before lining up something else. This isn't a good idea even in a thriving job market, but it's an especially bad idea in an uncertain economy. No matter how irritating your co-workers are or how obnoxiously your boss behaves, stick it out until you land something new. Just think of your daily grind as motivation to find a great new gig. The caveats: if something illegal is going on or your office is toxic to your health, get out now and wait tables for a while if you have to.
• Not taking the search seriously. Too many people who say they're looking for a new job take fail to approach it as the serious endeavor that it is. They send out an "okay" resume that they've had for 10 years, don't bother to proofread their cover letter for errors, or flake on sending a thank-you note after an interview. A job hunt is important, and you don't want to burn bridges with potential employers because you're too lazy to put in some effort. The solution? Get serious! Print out your resume and cover letter on high-quality paper, update your resume every few months, and contact the people you plan to list as professional references so they aren't caught off guard when a hiring manager calls them.
• Lying on paper or in an interview. You were just a few credits shy of graduating from college, but that's close enough, right? Wrong. Most of us don't fudge on the big stuff--like fabricating degrees or places of employment--but many job hunters blur the line of truth when it comes to responsibilities they've had or skills they've mastered. Don't risk it. If you don't have the experience you need to land the job you want, work on getting it, rather than making it up.
• Not keeping your network up to date. The worst time to realize you've let your network disappear is when you want (or need!) to look for a new job. Think of your network of contacts, associates, and mentors as a sort of life raft for those unexpected moments that pop up in everyone's career. When you tend to those relationships with periodic phone and email check-ins, coffees, and the occasional lunch, you're maintaining a valuable pipeline that can come in handy when you need to know where the jobs are--fast. If you've let things slide in that area, pick up the phone and ask a few people if they'll have coffee with you. They may be able to help you, but if they can't today, don't make the mistake of letting the relationships lapse again. You never know when you might need their help.
• Not telling the employer what's in it for them. You've got a car payment due in two weeks. You want a better title. You need health insurance. All of these are great reasons to look for a new job, but they aren't great reasons for someone to hire you. See the difference? An employer wants to hear what kind of value you'll bring to the company and why she should take a chance on you, rather than the other 50 candidates. Think about what you bring to the table, and then sell it.
• Leaving the rest up to fate. Your great resume got you an interview, and the interview went well. While you may be tempted to simply wait by the phone until you hear from the company, there's still plenty you can do. First, send a thank-you note to everyone you talked to (within one day of the meeting). Thank them for their time and let them know that you're available if they want to meet with you again. Second, follow up with anyone who may still have influence over whether you get the job. Let your references know they may be getting a call and thank them for agreeing to put in a good word for you. If you have a professional contact within the company, thank them for their help in learning about the opening, securing the interview, etc. Lastly, if you haven't heard from the company in a while, it's okay to place a brief phone call letting them know you're still very interested
About the Author
Jason Kay recommends that you learn more job search strategies at JobGoRound.com
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Know the Time-frame of Interviewer's Questions
Know the Time-frame of Interviewer's Questions by Nisha Acharya
It is necessary for the employees to know about the time-frame of the interviewer's questions because as the interview progresses the time-frame of the questions may depict the outcome. If the interviewer's questions revolve around your past, then the chances are less for you to win this particular one. On the other hand, the more the time-frame of the questions moves from the past to the future, the more favourably you may assume the interview is going for you.
When you realise that the interview is going favourably for you, the time-frame of the interviewer's questions will gradually move similar to the following example-
Where did you attend school? (Distant past)
Tel me about your most recent job? (Immediate past)
What kind of a job are you looking for? (Present)
Would you be able to come back for another interview next week? (Immediate future)
Where would you like to be five years from now? (Distant future)
During an interview when you identify that the interviewer's questions are moving into the future, then this is the right time for you to get more specific about that job. Many experts have suggested that at that point, you may ask some of the following questions-
1. What is the job, specifically, that I am being considered for?
2. If I were hired, what duties would I be performing?
3. What responsibilities would I have?
4. Would I be working with a team or group? To whom would I report?
5. Whose responsibility is it to see that I get the training I need, here, to get up to speed?
6. How would I be evaluated, how often, and by whom?
7. What were the strengths and weaknesses of previous people in this position?
8. May I meet the persons I would be working with and for (if it isn't you)?
The mechanisms by which human nature decides to hire someone are similar to the mechanisms by which human nature decides whether or not to marry someone. Those mechanisms are impulsive, intuitional and at times non-rational. So it is advisable for the interviewees to identify the time-frame of the interviewer's questions to know where the interview is heading and act accordingly.
About the Author
Nisha Acharya is a blogger who frequently writes on various topics. Find more of her career tips and advice.
It is necessary for the employees to know about the time-frame of the interviewer's questions because as the interview progresses the time-frame of the questions may depict the outcome. If the interviewer's questions revolve around your past, then the chances are less for you to win this particular one. On the other hand, the more the time-frame of the questions moves from the past to the future, the more favourably you may assume the interview is going for you.
When you realise that the interview is going favourably for you, the time-frame of the interviewer's questions will gradually move similar to the following example-
Where did you attend school? (Distant past)
Tel me about your most recent job? (Immediate past)
What kind of a job are you looking for? (Present)
Would you be able to come back for another interview next week? (Immediate future)
Where would you like to be five years from now? (Distant future)
During an interview when you identify that the interviewer's questions are moving into the future, then this is the right time for you to get more specific about that job. Many experts have suggested that at that point, you may ask some of the following questions-
1. What is the job, specifically, that I am being considered for?
2. If I were hired, what duties would I be performing?
3. What responsibilities would I have?
4. Would I be working with a team or group? To whom would I report?
5. Whose responsibility is it to see that I get the training I need, here, to get up to speed?
6. How would I be evaluated, how often, and by whom?
7. What were the strengths and weaknesses of previous people in this position?
8. May I meet the persons I would be working with and for (if it isn't you)?
The mechanisms by which human nature decides to hire someone are similar to the mechanisms by which human nature decides whether or not to marry someone. Those mechanisms are impulsive, intuitional and at times non-rational. So it is advisable for the interviewees to identify the time-frame of the interviewer's questions to know where the interview is heading and act accordingly.
About the Author
Nisha Acharya is a blogger who frequently writes on various topics. Find more of her career tips and advice.
Strategies For Getting a Job
Strategies For Getting a Job by Peter Garant
It's the question that everyone is always asking: How does one find a job these days? The second question is how do I get this or that company to recognize my talents? To help you land some work, you need to spend time planning your overall approach.
Tip 1: ask yourself what you want to do
Don't just go around looking for the highest paying job you can find; you need to also ask yourself exactly what it is you want to do with your career. Take a few moments and think about exactly what you want to do. What is your goal? Once you have figured it out, then you can start looking for that post.
Tip 2: spend some time working on your resume
First impressions are extremely important, and that means you need to plan and design your resume well. Regardless of the format that you use, the following are very important and must be considered at all time.
1. Do not make it too long; usually one page is enough.
2. Do not write any long winded paragraphs; just list down your previous working experience, your skills, the positions you held etc. Again, do not lump them together, but use a bullet to separate each.
3. Stick to the facts: most employers will check out your background, so don't put anything there that cannot be verified. Also, if you say that you are able to do something that in reality you cannot, you might get in trouble if you are assigned that task.
At the same time, you must not and cannot afford to sell yourself short. Highlight any awards, recognitions that you have gotten, and also point out your strengths.
4. Check your spelling and grammar. If a job applicant cannot even take the time to double check and clean up a resume, how can that person claim to be reliable?
5. If you are unsure of how to design your job resume, there are several online samples that can help. Check them out, and make any modifications that you see fit.
Preparing for that Job Interview
The following should help when you are going on a job interview.
Tip 1: Do some research on the company you are applying for. It's very likely that you will be asked questions regarding the company's vision or product, so be sure to have an answer.
Tip 2: Practice: you need to work on this carefully. Stand before a mirror, and start rehearsing. Watch your facial reactions, any mannerisms, the tone of your voice etc. You need to sound confident, but without coming across as being arrogant.
Tip 3: Be on time for the interview. The importance of this cannot be overstated.
Tip 4: Be polite but at the time, try not to be too condescending; while you may want to sound professional, you shouldn't be too rigid; be conversational. In other words, act naturally.
Finally, don't be discouraged if you don't get a job right away. Keep working on your skills, and sooner than later you'll find yourself with that dream job.
About the Author
Peter Garant is writing articles about how to find a job for a site about How to Write a Resume
It's the question that everyone is always asking: How does one find a job these days? The second question is how do I get this or that company to recognize my talents? To help you land some work, you need to spend time planning your overall approach.
Tip 1: ask yourself what you want to do
Don't just go around looking for the highest paying job you can find; you need to also ask yourself exactly what it is you want to do with your career. Take a few moments and think about exactly what you want to do. What is your goal? Once you have figured it out, then you can start looking for that post.
Tip 2: spend some time working on your resume
First impressions are extremely important, and that means you need to plan and design your resume well. Regardless of the format that you use, the following are very important and must be considered at all time.
1. Do not make it too long; usually one page is enough.
2. Do not write any long winded paragraphs; just list down your previous working experience, your skills, the positions you held etc. Again, do not lump them together, but use a bullet to separate each.
3. Stick to the facts: most employers will check out your background, so don't put anything there that cannot be verified. Also, if you say that you are able to do something that in reality you cannot, you might get in trouble if you are assigned that task.
At the same time, you must not and cannot afford to sell yourself short. Highlight any awards, recognitions that you have gotten, and also point out your strengths.
4. Check your spelling and grammar. If a job applicant cannot even take the time to double check and clean up a resume, how can that person claim to be reliable?
5. If you are unsure of how to design your job resume, there are several online samples that can help. Check them out, and make any modifications that you see fit.
Preparing for that Job Interview
The following should help when you are going on a job interview.
Tip 1: Do some research on the company you are applying for. It's very likely that you will be asked questions regarding the company's vision or product, so be sure to have an answer.
Tip 2: Practice: you need to work on this carefully. Stand before a mirror, and start rehearsing. Watch your facial reactions, any mannerisms, the tone of your voice etc. You need to sound confident, but without coming across as being arrogant.
Tip 3: Be on time for the interview. The importance of this cannot be overstated.
Tip 4: Be polite but at the time, try not to be too condescending; while you may want to sound professional, you shouldn't be too rigid; be conversational. In other words, act naturally.
Finally, don't be discouraged if you don't get a job right away. Keep working on your skills, and sooner than later you'll find yourself with that dream job.
About the Author
Peter Garant is writing articles about how to find a job for a site about How to Write a Resume
The Speaking Channel Makes Public Speaking Nothing To Fear
The Speaking Channel Makes Public Speaking Nothing To Fear by TJ Walker
If you asked a group of random people to list their greatest fear, for many it would be a fear of public speaking. Yet in so many walks of life ranging business presentations to job interview to sales training exercises and some other variations on the theme, we are called upon to do just that. At the Speaking Channel, our mission is to deliver you from your fears and help you to master the art of public speaking. Improve your public speaking through better speech writing, and master the art of the presentation so well that you may even become a motivational speaker some day. We've seen it happen, and it can happen to you!
The Speaking Channel is a meeting place of sorts, an online home for communities to meet and offer speech writing tips, motivational speaking tutorials, comprehensive sales programs, job interview tips, media training programs, and much more. Purchase products related to the subject of your interest, watch educational videos that break down and explain public speaking techniques, speak to other like minded individuals on our message boards, and begin to build the skills you need to excel in your particular public speaking situation.
One of the great aspects of the Speaking Channel is that it sheds light on how many situations and scenarios, personally, professionally or otherwise, involve a need for public speaking. By exposing yourself to the resources available on the Speaking Channel, you'll realize that you're not alone in your fear of public speaking. Secondly, you'll realize that overcoming your fear is simply a matter of applying tried and true techniques. By zeroing in on their specific needs as it applies to their personal or professional situation and applying practical steps to the problem, every day people just like you come to the realization that they are capable of making that speech or presentation they've consistently lived in fear of.
If you've never imagined yourself as a first-rate public speaker, perhaps it's time that you did. Learn the ins and outs of public speaking from A to Z, as well as how to give a successful and persuasive business presentation, speech writing, and much more. At the Speaking Channel it's all about communication. If you find your communication skills lacking just remember that you're not alone. Think of it as a support group for your public speaking skills, and get to work on bringing those skills to life.
About the Author
Speaking Channel TV's founder, TJ Walker, began media training in 1984 and is the media columnist for Investor Relations Magazine (www.irmag.com), the leading publication in the investor relations field.
If you asked a group of random people to list their greatest fear, for many it would be a fear of public speaking. Yet in so many walks of life ranging business presentations to job interview to sales training exercises and some other variations on the theme, we are called upon to do just that. At the Speaking Channel, our mission is to deliver you from your fears and help you to master the art of public speaking. Improve your public speaking through better speech writing, and master the art of the presentation so well that you may even become a motivational speaker some day. We've seen it happen, and it can happen to you!
The Speaking Channel is a meeting place of sorts, an online home for communities to meet and offer speech writing tips, motivational speaking tutorials, comprehensive sales programs, job interview tips, media training programs, and much more. Purchase products related to the subject of your interest, watch educational videos that break down and explain public speaking techniques, speak to other like minded individuals on our message boards, and begin to build the skills you need to excel in your particular public speaking situation.
One of the great aspects of the Speaking Channel is that it sheds light on how many situations and scenarios, personally, professionally or otherwise, involve a need for public speaking. By exposing yourself to the resources available on the Speaking Channel, you'll realize that you're not alone in your fear of public speaking. Secondly, you'll realize that overcoming your fear is simply a matter of applying tried and true techniques. By zeroing in on their specific needs as it applies to their personal or professional situation and applying practical steps to the problem, every day people just like you come to the realization that they are capable of making that speech or presentation they've consistently lived in fear of.
If you've never imagined yourself as a first-rate public speaker, perhaps it's time that you did. Learn the ins and outs of public speaking from A to Z, as well as how to give a successful and persuasive business presentation, speech writing, and much more. At the Speaking Channel it's all about communication. If you find your communication skills lacking just remember that you're not alone. Think of it as a support group for your public speaking skills, and get to work on bringing those skills to life.
About the Author
Speaking Channel TV's founder, TJ Walker, began media training in 1984 and is the media columnist for Investor Relations Magazine (www.irmag.com), the leading publication in the investor relations field.
Mastering The Art Of The Job Interview
Mastering The Art Of The Job Interview by TJ Walker
Many jobs require employees to give business presentations, participate in sales training exercises, engage in speech writing, and otherwise participate in activities that activate their fear of public speaking. Before we are allowed to engage in these activities however, we are forced to engage in perhaps the most crucial public speaking forum any of us will face, the job interview. At the Speaking Channel we can help you prepare for this make or break moment, and give you the tips you need to prepare a proactive and confidence-laden approach that belies your fears and gives you the best chance possible for landing the position on your radar.
So much goes into a job interview, much of which we often overlook. From pre-interview preparation to knowing not only how to answer questions but also what types of questions to ask of your interviewer, we can help you every step of the way. Are you certain you know the ins and outs of proper attire and basic interview etiquette? Will you remember the crucial and often overlooked step of following up with a hand written thank you note to your interviewer? The simplest steps can mean the difference between making it to that second interview and eventually landing the job or not. Once you've visited the Speaking Channel, you'll be in the cat bird's seat in terms of preparation.
Our "Workplace" Hub provides a space for employees to work on the skills that will allow them to get ahead in a competitive corporate world, including mastery of our current subject during the job interview. We offer a host of instructional videos and tips that address interviewing techniques, preparation, follow-up, and more. Furthermore, you'll find a host of tools related to honing your communications skills and overcoming any fears of public speaking or public presentations you may be experiencing. When you think about it, you'll never have a more important business presentation than the one that sells yourself. By being prepared and applying practical, proven techniques, you can erase the fear and put your best foot forward every time.
How do you get the job of your dreams? By being prepared the moment the opportunity arrives. There is nothing worse than exiting a job interview knowing you could have done better with a little due diligence. Let the Speaking Channel share tried and true techniques that will prepare you for every eventuality, and make your next job interview the best one you've ever had.
About the Author
Speaking Channel TV's founder, TJ Walker, began media training in 1984 and is the media columnist for Investor Relations Magazine (www.irmag.com), the leading publication in the investor relations field.
Many jobs require employees to give business presentations, participate in sales training exercises, engage in speech writing, and otherwise participate in activities that activate their fear of public speaking. Before we are allowed to engage in these activities however, we are forced to engage in perhaps the most crucial public speaking forum any of us will face, the job interview. At the Speaking Channel we can help you prepare for this make or break moment, and give you the tips you need to prepare a proactive and confidence-laden approach that belies your fears and gives you the best chance possible for landing the position on your radar.
So much goes into a job interview, much of which we often overlook. From pre-interview preparation to knowing not only how to answer questions but also what types of questions to ask of your interviewer, we can help you every step of the way. Are you certain you know the ins and outs of proper attire and basic interview etiquette? Will you remember the crucial and often overlooked step of following up with a hand written thank you note to your interviewer? The simplest steps can mean the difference between making it to that second interview and eventually landing the job or not. Once you've visited the Speaking Channel, you'll be in the cat bird's seat in terms of preparation.
Our "Workplace" Hub provides a space for employees to work on the skills that will allow them to get ahead in a competitive corporate world, including mastery of our current subject during the job interview. We offer a host of instructional videos and tips that address interviewing techniques, preparation, follow-up, and more. Furthermore, you'll find a host of tools related to honing your communications skills and overcoming any fears of public speaking or public presentations you may be experiencing. When you think about it, you'll never have a more important business presentation than the one that sells yourself. By being prepared and applying practical, proven techniques, you can erase the fear and put your best foot forward every time.
How do you get the job of your dreams? By being prepared the moment the opportunity arrives. There is nothing worse than exiting a job interview knowing you could have done better with a little due diligence. Let the Speaking Channel share tried and true techniques that will prepare you for every eventuality, and make your next job interview the best one you've ever had.
About the Author
Speaking Channel TV's founder, TJ Walker, began media training in 1984 and is the media columnist for Investor Relations Magazine (www.irmag.com), the leading publication in the investor relations field.
How To Create A Resume
How To Create A Resume by Mark Whitner
There are several thoughts about how to create a resume. One resume does not serve well for all job applications. Your resume should showcase skills and experience that would be appropriate for the job you desire to obtain. Your list of previous jobs do not have to go all the way back to your first junior high paper route, but give a good list that shows solid employment and/or schooling experience. If there are gaps, it may be necessary to provide an explanation, but not necessarily within your resume. Save explanations for your interview. In designing a resume, there are two major formats: skills and experience. The skills resume is organized to show your accumulated groups of skills, such as management, creative, or organizational experience. An experience resume will be chronological, from recent job to previous list of jobs backwards. The skills resume is useful if you have gaps in time between jobs, or if you lack longevity in your job history. All resumes should contain the following information: Name, address, contact phone or cell numbers Objective: what you are seeking from this job - advancement, utilization of your skills, etc. Employment History - previous job history, with each listing including position, skills used, brief job description, dates of employment, contact person at that job for reference Educational History - college or technical schooling, high school. Include special projects or courses, leadership positions you held while in school References - personal and business. These can be "upon request" also. If you have a short job history, focus on skills and special qualifications, and leadership. If you have a long job history, you do not have to list every job, but include a note regarding previous jobs not listed. An important point with how to create a resume is to keep it short, one page if possible. This is because resumes are looked at quickly, and you only have seconds to make your impression. Employers do not want to wade through long, wordy resumes. Many employers today want electronic submissions and will not accept a mailed resume. Design a concise email resume. Pinpoint skills and reasons why you are the ideal candidate. If they want to know more, you will be contacted and can then submit more details. Master how to create a resume, and you will get contacts. Then, shine so brightly that they want to know more about you. For more information on how to create a resume, please visit http://www.EasyResumePro.com
About the Author
"Expert Resume Writing" ebook is filled with practical tips that will help you avoid the common mistakes job-seekers often make when writing their resumes - saving you valuable time and money and putting you on the absolute surest path to landing your dream job.
There are several thoughts about how to create a resume. One resume does not serve well for all job applications. Your resume should showcase skills and experience that would be appropriate for the job you desire to obtain. Your list of previous jobs do not have to go all the way back to your first junior high paper route, but give a good list that shows solid employment and/or schooling experience. If there are gaps, it may be necessary to provide an explanation, but not necessarily within your resume. Save explanations for your interview. In designing a resume, there are two major formats: skills and experience. The skills resume is organized to show your accumulated groups of skills, such as management, creative, or organizational experience. An experience resume will be chronological, from recent job to previous list of jobs backwards. The skills resume is useful if you have gaps in time between jobs, or if you lack longevity in your job history. All resumes should contain the following information: Name, address, contact phone or cell numbers Objective: what you are seeking from this job - advancement, utilization of your skills, etc. Employment History - previous job history, with each listing including position, skills used, brief job description, dates of employment, contact person at that job for reference Educational History - college or technical schooling, high school. Include special projects or courses, leadership positions you held while in school References - personal and business. These can be "upon request" also. If you have a short job history, focus on skills and special qualifications, and leadership. If you have a long job history, you do not have to list every job, but include a note regarding previous jobs not listed. An important point with how to create a resume is to keep it short, one page if possible. This is because resumes are looked at quickly, and you only have seconds to make your impression. Employers do not want to wade through long, wordy resumes. Many employers today want electronic submissions and will not accept a mailed resume. Design a concise email resume. Pinpoint skills and reasons why you are the ideal candidate. If they want to know more, you will be contacted and can then submit more details. Master how to create a resume, and you will get contacts. Then, shine so brightly that they want to know more about you. For more information on how to create a resume, please visit http://www.EasyResumePro.com
About the Author
"Expert Resume Writing" ebook is filled with practical tips that will help you avoid the common mistakes job-seekers often make when writing their resumes - saving you valuable time and money and putting you on the absolute surest path to landing your dream job.
The Benefits of Using a Recruitment Agency to Find You a Job
The Benefits of Using a Recruitment Agency to Find You a Job by Gen Wright
Are you feeling tired and frustrated after seeing no results from your job hunting efforts? You attend interview after interview, and you wait patiently day by day to receive a phone call from an employer with good news. But the call never came. Soon, your patience starts to wear thin, and you feel tired and frustrated. Perhaps even a tad angry that you didn't get the job you feel you deserve. Maybe a job recruitment agency can help.
Job recruitment agencies have active customer bases. Their customers are the employers. Whenever someone recommended by the recruitment agency is hired, the agency gets paid a commission. The amount of commission depends of private agreements between the employer and the agency. In other words, the primary function of the job agency is to serve the human resource needs of the organization. The faster the agency finds the right match, the faster they get paid.
So in order to make the right match quickly, job agencies are known to keep a database of potential candidates. When a job opportunity arises, the recruitment agency will attempt to contact job candidates to see if they are still looking for a job. If these candidates are still available, and if they have the right qualifications, they may be called in by the agency for a quick interview. In some cases, the positions are so urgent that the agency will conduct the interview over the phone, and send the candidate directly over.
If you are feeling frustrated because your job hunting efforts haven't been fruitful, try contacting a recruitment agency. For all you know, your dream job may just be sitting around waiting for the ideal candidate - you!
As the job seeker, you do not have to pay any fees when you engage the services of a recruitment agency. The employers are the ones who pay the agencies, not you. The agencies will also do all the coordination work for you. If you have the right qualifications, they will fix up the interview appointment for you, and let you know the date and time. Top recruitment agencies may even call you up after an interview to find out if an interview went smoothly or not.
If an interview is unsuccessful, the recruitment agency will then look at other opportunities to see if there is a good fit for you. This process continues until the agency matches you with a job.
When you contact a recruitment agency, bear in mind that you have to play your part as well. Make the job of the recruitment agency easier by providing them lots of useful information about yourself. For example, testimonials from previous employers will help. Also, help them see how you qualify for certain jobs. Perhaps you have been taking private classes. Or maybe you find yourself having a strong passion for certain types of jobs. Make such information known to the recruitment agency. They will be better equipped to help promote you when they speak with the employers.
If you can do that, you are ready to enjoy the full benefits provided by recruitment agencies.
About the Author
As one of the UK's leading senior appointment agencies, Strategic ICT can help you are your company recruit staff to suit your needs. Strategic ICT are a recruitment agency in manchester. They regular provide staff in positions such as Web Managers and Head of operations positions
Are you feeling tired and frustrated after seeing no results from your job hunting efforts? You attend interview after interview, and you wait patiently day by day to receive a phone call from an employer with good news. But the call never came. Soon, your patience starts to wear thin, and you feel tired and frustrated. Perhaps even a tad angry that you didn't get the job you feel you deserve. Maybe a job recruitment agency can help.
Job recruitment agencies have active customer bases. Their customers are the employers. Whenever someone recommended by the recruitment agency is hired, the agency gets paid a commission. The amount of commission depends of private agreements between the employer and the agency. In other words, the primary function of the job agency is to serve the human resource needs of the organization. The faster the agency finds the right match, the faster they get paid.
So in order to make the right match quickly, job agencies are known to keep a database of potential candidates. When a job opportunity arises, the recruitment agency will attempt to contact job candidates to see if they are still looking for a job. If these candidates are still available, and if they have the right qualifications, they may be called in by the agency for a quick interview. In some cases, the positions are so urgent that the agency will conduct the interview over the phone, and send the candidate directly over.
If you are feeling frustrated because your job hunting efforts haven't been fruitful, try contacting a recruitment agency. For all you know, your dream job may just be sitting around waiting for the ideal candidate - you!
As the job seeker, you do not have to pay any fees when you engage the services of a recruitment agency. The employers are the ones who pay the agencies, not you. The agencies will also do all the coordination work for you. If you have the right qualifications, they will fix up the interview appointment for you, and let you know the date and time. Top recruitment agencies may even call you up after an interview to find out if an interview went smoothly or not.
If an interview is unsuccessful, the recruitment agency will then look at other opportunities to see if there is a good fit for you. This process continues until the agency matches you with a job.
When you contact a recruitment agency, bear in mind that you have to play your part as well. Make the job of the recruitment agency easier by providing them lots of useful information about yourself. For example, testimonials from previous employers will help. Also, help them see how you qualify for certain jobs. Perhaps you have been taking private classes. Or maybe you find yourself having a strong passion for certain types of jobs. Make such information known to the recruitment agency. They will be better equipped to help promote you when they speak with the employers.
If you can do that, you are ready to enjoy the full benefits provided by recruitment agencies.
About the Author
As one of the UK's leading senior appointment agencies, Strategic ICT can help you are your company recruit staff to suit your needs. Strategic ICT are a recruitment agency in manchester. They regular provide staff in positions such as Web Managers and Head of operations positions
Why should I go on a Legal Careers Workshop?
Why should I go on a Legal Careers Workshop? by Jonathan Fagan
Ten Percent Legal Recruitment is running Legal Careers Workshops in London on Tuesday 16th December for law students and graduates, or anyone wanting to get into the legal profession. It has been suggested by commentators that attending this sort of workshop could be constituted as cheating to get ahead in the legal profession, as they offer the course delegates an insight into recruitment and legal job interviews. The day starts at 10am, finishes at 5pm and is probably the most intensive course you can think of to fit everything relating to starting your legal career into one day and to keep the cost affordable to law students and graduates. In a nutshell it is seven hours of information and practice to ensure that you get the best shot at starting your legal career.Timetable:9.45 am Registration and refreshments10 am Assessment Day Workshop11.15 am Break for refreshments11.30 am Interview Workshop1 pm Lunch (provided)1.45 pm CV Workshop3 pm Break for refreshments3.15 pm Covering letter workshop3.45 pm Application form workshop4.30 pm General career and individual questionsThe course covers just about every aspect of applying for legal work, going for interviews and assessments and securing a training contract or pupillage, vacation placement post, work experience, paralegal or fee earning work or a mini-pupillage.We have been coaching law students and lawyers for over eight years. We currently provide careers workshops at Huddersfield University for their LPC students, and responses to date have been very favourable. Feedback can be seen here:- http://www.hud.ac.uk/hubs/news/school/school_news_95.htm The course will be run by Jonathan Fagan who is a well-known commentator on legal recruitment and Managing Director of Ten Percent Legal Recruitment. Jonathan is a qualified solicitor & recruitment consultant, and personally coaches lawyers from law students up to senior partners. Ten-Percent Legal Recruitment has been around for a long time, and has over 5,000 solicitors registered, 2,000 legal executives, and over 6,000 law firms across the UK and worldwide have used our services. The course will essentially cover every angle we can think for each of the workshop sessions.A breakdown of the sessions is as follows:1. Assessment Day WorkshopAssessment days are a bit of an unknown for most people who have not been on one as they vary so widely between law firms and no-one ever explains what the firm or assessors are looking for. This can lead to all sorts of problems in terms of the way people present themselves when attending assessment days and candidates do not always do themselves justice. We look at each element of a typical assessment day, go through live exercises with you for each of these so that you can have a go at an assessment day scenario. It is the first workshop of the day and it will be a good simulation of a similar environment to a real assessment day. Get the nerves and the mistakes out of the way now so you are ready for the real thing..2. Interview WorkshopFor some assessment days, the interviews are held in the afternoon after a cull has been made at lunchtime. Interviews are one of the hardest parts of any training contract or job application as it is the one chance you have in a very short space of time to make an impression on your future employers. We conduct practice interviews with you and provide feedback as well as going through each type of question that could be put to you, so you can see the different ways of answering and also understand why questions are being asked. Full feedback is provided.3. CV WorkshopThe CV workshop will provide you with an assessment of your current CV and suggest ways of improving it. It is not just standard and general CV advice, the advice you receive will be specialist legal CV advice aimed at tailoring your CV according to your experience and background in a way that makes it stand out.At the same time, careers advice will be given as it is inevitable in most CVs that extra items are added, such as improving the amount of work experience you have or ensuring that you have presented your interests and activities in a way that employers will want to see. You must submit your CV to us 7 days before the course starts.4. Covering Letter WorkshopCovering letters are probably not as important as most people think, but there is still a way of writing them and we will go through this with you to ensure that you do not miss the opportunity to sell yourself a little bit more to a future employer.5. Application Form WorkshopThis workshop will cover all aspects of completing application forms and you can bring along your own to go through in the session. If you have any already, we can review them for you before you turn up to the session and go through any parts that need looking at in detail during our workshop.6. General Legal Careers Advice WorkshopDuring this session we will look at individual circumstances and talk through options available to you. It is also your chance to ask the course leader any questions you may have on legal careers and the legal profession. The day will also include unlimited numbers of tips for starting a legal career, dropped into the course where appropriate.By the end of the day, you should have gained an advantage over your peers as you will have a head start in knowing what is going to happen in an interview, how to handle assessment days, how to complete application forms, how to prepare your CV to and preparing covering letters.The usual cost of receiving individual Legal Career Coaching from Jonathan Fagan is at least £500. Our CV reviews start at £85, and our CV preparation service £154.99. For £150 + VAT you receive a full days worth of advice and practice.
About the Author
Jonathan Fagan is a solicitor (of the non-practising variety these days) and Managing Director of www.ten-percent.co.uk, legal recruitment consultants on the web. .
Ten Percent Legal Recruitment is running Legal Careers Workshops in London on Tuesday 16th December for law students and graduates, or anyone wanting to get into the legal profession. It has been suggested by commentators that attending this sort of workshop could be constituted as cheating to get ahead in the legal profession, as they offer the course delegates an insight into recruitment and legal job interviews. The day starts at 10am, finishes at 5pm and is probably the most intensive course you can think of to fit everything relating to starting your legal career into one day and to keep the cost affordable to law students and graduates. In a nutshell it is seven hours of information and practice to ensure that you get the best shot at starting your legal career.Timetable:9.45 am Registration and refreshments10 am Assessment Day Workshop11.15 am Break for refreshments11.30 am Interview Workshop1 pm Lunch (provided)1.45 pm CV Workshop3 pm Break for refreshments3.15 pm Covering letter workshop3.45 pm Application form workshop4.30 pm General career and individual questionsThe course covers just about every aspect of applying for legal work, going for interviews and assessments and securing a training contract or pupillage, vacation placement post, work experience, paralegal or fee earning work or a mini-pupillage.We have been coaching law students and lawyers for over eight years. We currently provide careers workshops at Huddersfield University for their LPC students, and responses to date have been very favourable. Feedback can be seen here:- http://www.hud.ac.uk/hubs/news/school/school_news_95.htm The course will be run by Jonathan Fagan who is a well-known commentator on legal recruitment and Managing Director of Ten Percent Legal Recruitment. Jonathan is a qualified solicitor & recruitment consultant, and personally coaches lawyers from law students up to senior partners. Ten-Percent Legal Recruitment has been around for a long time, and has over 5,000 solicitors registered, 2,000 legal executives, and over 6,000 law firms across the UK and worldwide have used our services. The course will essentially cover every angle we can think for each of the workshop sessions.A breakdown of the sessions is as follows:1. Assessment Day WorkshopAssessment days are a bit of an unknown for most people who have not been on one as they vary so widely between law firms and no-one ever explains what the firm or assessors are looking for. This can lead to all sorts of problems in terms of the way people present themselves when attending assessment days and candidates do not always do themselves justice. We look at each element of a typical assessment day, go through live exercises with you for each of these so that you can have a go at an assessment day scenario. It is the first workshop of the day and it will be a good simulation of a similar environment to a real assessment day. Get the nerves and the mistakes out of the way now so you are ready for the real thing..2. Interview WorkshopFor some assessment days, the interviews are held in the afternoon after a cull has been made at lunchtime. Interviews are one of the hardest parts of any training contract or job application as it is the one chance you have in a very short space of time to make an impression on your future employers. We conduct practice interviews with you and provide feedback as well as going through each type of question that could be put to you, so you can see the different ways of answering and also understand why questions are being asked. Full feedback is provided.3. CV WorkshopThe CV workshop will provide you with an assessment of your current CV and suggest ways of improving it. It is not just standard and general CV advice, the advice you receive will be specialist legal CV advice aimed at tailoring your CV according to your experience and background in a way that makes it stand out.At the same time, careers advice will be given as it is inevitable in most CVs that extra items are added, such as improving the amount of work experience you have or ensuring that you have presented your interests and activities in a way that employers will want to see. You must submit your CV to us 7 days before the course starts.4. Covering Letter WorkshopCovering letters are probably not as important as most people think, but there is still a way of writing them and we will go through this with you to ensure that you do not miss the opportunity to sell yourself a little bit more to a future employer.5. Application Form WorkshopThis workshop will cover all aspects of completing application forms and you can bring along your own to go through in the session. If you have any already, we can review them for you before you turn up to the session and go through any parts that need looking at in detail during our workshop.6. General Legal Careers Advice WorkshopDuring this session we will look at individual circumstances and talk through options available to you. It is also your chance to ask the course leader any questions you may have on legal careers and the legal profession. The day will also include unlimited numbers of tips for starting a legal career, dropped into the course where appropriate.By the end of the day, you should have gained an advantage over your peers as you will have a head start in knowing what is going to happen in an interview, how to handle assessment days, how to complete application forms, how to prepare your CV to and preparing covering letters.The usual cost of receiving individual Legal Career Coaching from Jonathan Fagan is at least £500. Our CV reviews start at £85, and our CV preparation service £154.99. For £150 + VAT you receive a full days worth of advice and practice.
About the Author
Jonathan Fagan is a solicitor (of the non-practising variety these days) and Managing Director of www.ten-percent.co.uk, legal recruitment consultants on the web. .
Top 3 Reasons to Use Affirmations While Job Hunting
Top 3 Reasons to Use Affirmations While Job Hunting by Mary Klaebel
It's easy to get frustrated while job hunting. Every time you turn around, it seems like another roadblock appears. Maybe you didn't get a response after submitting your resume. Or the interview went well, then...nothing. Staying in the right frame of mind during these times is tough, but essential to your success.
Is there anything that can help?
Affirmations can. While there are any number of reasons to make affirmations part of your routine while job hunting, here are the top three:
1. Affirmations keep you focused.
If you are out of work, odds are you are faced with multiple challenges. You have to get the bills paid. You have to prepare resumes and cover letters. Then you have to submit them. Schedule interviews. The list is endless.
However, affirmations can help keep you focused throughout this turmoil. Repeating a phrase each day that reminds you of your purpose is a great way to make sure you keep your eyes on the right target most of the time.
2. Affirmations keep you positive.
Maintaining a healthy state of mind is crucial while job hunting. It's easy to get stuck in self-pity and depression. But these two are the enemies of success. What you need most, especially when the going is rough, is a positive attitude and forward thinking.
3. Affirmations keep you open.
As you continue your job search, you will encounter many unusual and new opportunities to use your best skills. While you want focus, a certain amount of flexibility is necessary, too.
For example, if you are a nurse, you want to stay open to more than working in a hospital. Instead, you might consider clinics, doctor's offices, schools and home health services in addition to hospital work. Each of these offers a wide range of opportunities to use your nursing skills.
So, even though your focus has to be clear, if it is too particular, you end up hurting your chances to find a great position.
About the Author
If you would like to find ready-to-use samples of affirmations for job hunting, or want to learn to create your own custom affirmations, Career-Tools-HQ offers both at http://www.career-tools-hq.com/affirmations.html.
Career Tools HQ is published by Mary Klaebel, a long time practitioner of affirmations. She loves helping others reach their goals and make their career dreams come true.
It's easy to get frustrated while job hunting. Every time you turn around, it seems like another roadblock appears. Maybe you didn't get a response after submitting your resume. Or the interview went well, then...nothing. Staying in the right frame of mind during these times is tough, but essential to your success.
Is there anything that can help?
Affirmations can. While there are any number of reasons to make affirmations part of your routine while job hunting, here are the top three:
1. Affirmations keep you focused.
If you are out of work, odds are you are faced with multiple challenges. You have to get the bills paid. You have to prepare resumes and cover letters. Then you have to submit them. Schedule interviews. The list is endless.
However, affirmations can help keep you focused throughout this turmoil. Repeating a phrase each day that reminds you of your purpose is a great way to make sure you keep your eyes on the right target most of the time.
2. Affirmations keep you positive.
Maintaining a healthy state of mind is crucial while job hunting. It's easy to get stuck in self-pity and depression. But these two are the enemies of success. What you need most, especially when the going is rough, is a positive attitude and forward thinking.
3. Affirmations keep you open.
As you continue your job search, you will encounter many unusual and new opportunities to use your best skills. While you want focus, a certain amount of flexibility is necessary, too.
For example, if you are a nurse, you want to stay open to more than working in a hospital. Instead, you might consider clinics, doctor's offices, schools and home health services in addition to hospital work. Each of these offers a wide range of opportunities to use your nursing skills.
So, even though your focus has to be clear, if it is too particular, you end up hurting your chances to find a great position.
About the Author
If you would like to find ready-to-use samples of affirmations for job hunting, or want to learn to create your own custom affirmations, Career-Tools-HQ offers both at http://www.career-tools-hq.com/affirmations.html.
Career Tools HQ is published by Mary Klaebel, a long time practitioner of affirmations. She loves helping others reach their goals and make their career dreams come true.
Resume Blunders - Tell the Truth About Your Degrees
Resume Blunders - Tell the Truth About Your Degrees by Rebecca Metschke
You're a few credits shy of your MBA, and you're tempted to go ahead and list the degree as having been conferred on your resume. After all, the company you're interested in says they won't even interview anyone without an MBA; if you don't tell this white lie, it'll take a miracle to even get your foot in the door.
Don't do it. Degrees are easy to verify, and most companies (and certainly most recruiters) will take the time to validate your educational qualifications.
Say the company does have a strict MBA requirement. What's the point of getting past the initial barrier, making it through a round or two of interviews, and then being found out during a credential check? Not only will you not get the offer, the deception could harm you down the road. Things like that have a way of sticking with a candidate.
My advice - tell the truth.
If you're actively completing coursework, the solution is simple. List the university and date of graduation something like this:
MBA, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, to be conferred December 2008.
On the other hand, if you don't have the degree, let your experience make the case that the company should talk to you even though you're lacking one of the requirements. You never know how firm the prerequisite is. There can be any number of variables (for example, maybe they've had difficulty trying to find quality candidates) so go ahead and give it a shot without embellishment.
If you're working with a recruiter, it's her job to try to convince the hiring company to make an exception.
Of course, people do slip through and get hired using falsified resumes, though the truth tends to come out in the end - sometimes in spectacular fashion. Stories pop up in the news regularly about high-profile executives who find themselves in trouble when the world discovers they didn't really have the educational background they said they did.
It happened again recently when one of the most powerful figures in the gambling industry (the Chairman and CEO of the MGM Mirage) resigned as questions swirled about his academic credentials. His corporate biography indicated he'd received an MBA from USC, but a private fraud investigator found otherwise. Initially, MGM officials stood by their man - but the story wouldn't die.
Apparently, this exec then tried to explain it away by claiming he completed coursework toward the degree, left to go to work, and was later awarded an honorary MBA. A USC spokesperson, however, said the school hasn't awarded an honorary MBA since 1933 - and they've only awarded five in their history.
And so a seemingly tiny lie, unquestioned for so many years, comes back with a vengeance.
Don't set yourself up for this kind of a fall. Do yourself a favor; tell the truth.
About the Author
Rebecca Metschke helps professionals seeking a competitive advantage in today's global economy. Her book, The Interview Edge, is available online at http://www.TheInterviewEdge.com. You can find more info on career strategies and other helpful tips and advice at The Interview Edge blog.
You're a few credits shy of your MBA, and you're tempted to go ahead and list the degree as having been conferred on your resume. After all, the company you're interested in says they won't even interview anyone without an MBA; if you don't tell this white lie, it'll take a miracle to even get your foot in the door.
Don't do it. Degrees are easy to verify, and most companies (and certainly most recruiters) will take the time to validate your educational qualifications.
Say the company does have a strict MBA requirement. What's the point of getting past the initial barrier, making it through a round or two of interviews, and then being found out during a credential check? Not only will you not get the offer, the deception could harm you down the road. Things like that have a way of sticking with a candidate.
My advice - tell the truth.
If you're actively completing coursework, the solution is simple. List the university and date of graduation something like this:
MBA, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, to be conferred December 2008.
On the other hand, if you don't have the degree, let your experience make the case that the company should talk to you even though you're lacking one of the requirements. You never know how firm the prerequisite is. There can be any number of variables (for example, maybe they've had difficulty trying to find quality candidates) so go ahead and give it a shot without embellishment.
If you're working with a recruiter, it's her job to try to convince the hiring company to make an exception.
Of course, people do slip through and get hired using falsified resumes, though the truth tends to come out in the end - sometimes in spectacular fashion. Stories pop up in the news regularly about high-profile executives who find themselves in trouble when the world discovers they didn't really have the educational background they said they did.
It happened again recently when one of the most powerful figures in the gambling industry (the Chairman and CEO of the MGM Mirage) resigned as questions swirled about his academic credentials. His corporate biography indicated he'd received an MBA from USC, but a private fraud investigator found otherwise. Initially, MGM officials stood by their man - but the story wouldn't die.
Apparently, this exec then tried to explain it away by claiming he completed coursework toward the degree, left to go to work, and was later awarded an honorary MBA. A USC spokesperson, however, said the school hasn't awarded an honorary MBA since 1933 - and they've only awarded five in their history.
And so a seemingly tiny lie, unquestioned for so many years, comes back with a vengeance.
Don't set yourself up for this kind of a fall. Do yourself a favor; tell the truth.
About the Author
Rebecca Metschke helps professionals seeking a competitive advantage in today's global economy. Her book, The Interview Edge, is available online at http://www.TheInterviewEdge.com. You can find more info on career strategies and other helpful tips and advice at The Interview Edge blog.
Secrets For Writing A Resume That Gets The Interview
Secrets For Writing A Resume That Gets The Interview by Joel Carlson
For many individuals, the resume will be the first contact between you and your new employer. Considering that this is your first chance to make a good impression, it only makes sense to look into writing the perfect resume for the situation at hand. While many individuals will simply make one resume and distribute them amongst many potential employers, for the truly dedicated, producing a custom resume for each specific employer is critical to ensuring job placement. With the focus on running a perfect resume, the customized nature of each document will work wonders for the success of the applicant at each specific employer. This type of focus will pay off in big dividends with a better job and more rapid promotion, as the resume will get you deeper into the type of employment that you are seeking. In this manner, you can tailor your resume for the exact company and position that you are hoping to attain, rather than put out a blanket resume for multiple positions. This will increase your chances of gaining the interest of each individual employer, rather than being just another face in the pile of resumes.
Writing a custom resume for each prospective employer is a good start, but there are obviously additional steps that must be taken. First and foremost, a proper heading and formatting can make a tremendous amount of difference for the impression that you intend to make. While there are certainly all manner of individuals that will recommend gold banding and turquoise letterhead, the trick to a properly formatted resume is no trick at all. Simply keep your heading and formatting very simple and easy to read. While it is easy to believe that you could design a very fancy and attractive resume, employers are less focused on colorful lettering and more focused on getting through the material at hand. Simply use a suitable font and heading that addresses this need at hand. If your job has a title, introduce yourself as that title, or the title of the job that you wish to have. This type of customization can go a long way towards ensuring that they are aware of your background and what you are prepared to offer them as an employee. As you continue to focus on the specific job that you want, the nature of your determination will gradually wear off on your employers and they will come to think of you as a valuable asset for a specific specialization, rather than just as a general employee that they have to find a place for and train from the ground up.
In the case of filling out the basic information such as previous employers and responsibilities, again simplicity is your best bet. The more information that you try to cram into your resume, the less that people reading it will retain. Simply state a view positive facts about your previous employment history and the work that you have done in the past and make it easily readable. Considering that most people prefer not to read an entire novel when considering a potential employee, it only makes sense to minimize the amount of boilerplate that they have to wade through to get to the meat of the matter at hand.
About the Author
Scott is a developer at HowToWriteAResume.net, the leading online resume builder, which walks you through the steps of exactly how to write a resume - producing a well formatted resume that you can print, save and submit to job sites for free.
For many individuals, the resume will be the first contact between you and your new employer. Considering that this is your first chance to make a good impression, it only makes sense to look into writing the perfect resume for the situation at hand. While many individuals will simply make one resume and distribute them amongst many potential employers, for the truly dedicated, producing a custom resume for each specific employer is critical to ensuring job placement. With the focus on running a perfect resume, the customized nature of each document will work wonders for the success of the applicant at each specific employer. This type of focus will pay off in big dividends with a better job and more rapid promotion, as the resume will get you deeper into the type of employment that you are seeking. In this manner, you can tailor your resume for the exact company and position that you are hoping to attain, rather than put out a blanket resume for multiple positions. This will increase your chances of gaining the interest of each individual employer, rather than being just another face in the pile of resumes.
Writing a custom resume for each prospective employer is a good start, but there are obviously additional steps that must be taken. First and foremost, a proper heading and formatting can make a tremendous amount of difference for the impression that you intend to make. While there are certainly all manner of individuals that will recommend gold banding and turquoise letterhead, the trick to a properly formatted resume is no trick at all. Simply keep your heading and formatting very simple and easy to read. While it is easy to believe that you could design a very fancy and attractive resume, employers are less focused on colorful lettering and more focused on getting through the material at hand. Simply use a suitable font and heading that addresses this need at hand. If your job has a title, introduce yourself as that title, or the title of the job that you wish to have. This type of customization can go a long way towards ensuring that they are aware of your background and what you are prepared to offer them as an employee. As you continue to focus on the specific job that you want, the nature of your determination will gradually wear off on your employers and they will come to think of you as a valuable asset for a specific specialization, rather than just as a general employee that they have to find a place for and train from the ground up.
In the case of filling out the basic information such as previous employers and responsibilities, again simplicity is your best bet. The more information that you try to cram into your resume, the less that people reading it will retain. Simply state a view positive facts about your previous employment history and the work that you have done in the past and make it easily readable. Considering that most people prefer not to read an entire novel when considering a potential employee, it only makes sense to minimize the amount of boilerplate that they have to wade through to get to the meat of the matter at hand.
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Scott is a developer at HowToWriteAResume.net, the leading online resume builder, which walks you through the steps of exactly how to write a resume - producing a well formatted resume that you can print, save and submit to job sites for free.
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