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Job Search: Have an Effective Resume and be Prepared

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Job Search : Have an Effective Resume and be Prepared

The keys to making an impact at any interview are researching and preparing yourself mentally, as well as anticipating the questions you are likely to be asked, and working out the best possible answers to these questions.  All what Hiring Managers want to know about is you, they want to know what kind of a person you are and whether you will fit into the job for which you are applying. Interviewers often focus their questions on trying to discover the real you by asking ‘tailor- made’ questions that will reveal whether what you have got will link smoothly and effectively with the work, culture and philosophy of the organization.

In order to improve your chances of success at interviews and of landing that job there are secrets that you should know. These include:

·         Never lie in your resume

·         Ensure your contact details on your CV are correct

·         Keep  your resume to about three to four pages

·         Make sure the format is in a font that is legible, make it easy for Hiring Managers to read the text quickly and get an immediate idea of your background

·         Use bullets and create spaces in your CV for the reader’s eye

·         Spell-check your resume

·         Mention your achievements in point form per company

·         Put reasons for leaving include your present employment

·         Indicate whether a job was contract/temporary or permanent

·         Include references  (and not friends) and keep them updated

·         If you have been promoted in a specific job  -  point this out on your resume

·         Keep details of your most recent jobs and responsibilities easy to read and factual.



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