Jobs Search - Tips For Competitive Fields
Job Hunting Tips
Hunting for jobs nowadays is a very competitive and sometimes
cut-throat affair. Here are a few tips to help you get the edge
in searching out and landing the job of your dreams.
The Curriculum Vitae The CV is the first, and at most times the
most important part of applying for a job. Since potential
employers have to whittle down practically hundreds of
applications to a few valid ones, they will have to base their
narrowing down efforts using the CVs they have collected.
Studies have shown that about half of the employers decide to
accept or reject job applications based on the related work
experience listed in the CV. A third of the employers decide to
reject or accept these job applications based on the layout
design of these applications.
1. Make Your CV Stand Out When preparing your CV, make sure your
CV stands out among the rest. It should be the type that is
appealing to the eyes, making the evaluating personnel want to
read the CV. Step two is for you to make sure your CV lists the
related work experience you have had in relation to the job you
are applying for.
1. Make Your CV Concise and Relevant Avoid making your CVs too
long. It may make it irrelevant to the evaluator. Remember that
the employer is a person to whom time is important. If your CV
shows that you value his/her time while showing the most
relevant information in the least amount of time, you will have
won one important battle.
2. Always tailor your CV to the job. You may have had previous
experience that may not be related to the job you are applying
for. Some people keep many different versions of their CV for
different job opening purposes. Make sure your CV is appropriate
for the job. A one-size-fits-all CV may not be the best way to
go since the employer will have the impression that your
previous efforts have not been focused enough to produce any
specialization on your part.
3. Write about your achievements You may add your achievements,
but make your statements factual and relevant. It does not do
harm to advertise yourself, but make your advertisement
matter-of-fact and not just hot air. You may want to skip on
listing your weak points as the CV is not the avenue for such
discussions.
4. Polish Your CV Your employer will know if you have put enough
time producing your CV. If he/she sees that you have put
sufficient and thorough effort into your CV, he/she will assume
that you will do the same in your work. This is a big plus for
you. It is not uncommon for some people to spend days or even
weeks polishing and buffing their CVs.