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Resume Writing Dos and Don'ts - Effective way to Writing the Resume.



 

It takes a time to write a superb new resume, addressing the skills, and organizing the information so that you sell yourself. The biggest error most people make is throwing away a great chance by using mediocre resumes out at the last minute.

Your entire resume and cover-letter as work in progress you never know when you will be asked it. You need to take a resume writing seriously right from the start because it gives you boost-up for interview calls. For each profession and each level of each occupation and changes of career, there are key things you need to be saying that recruiters want to hear. Before you ever start writing the application spend some time listing these key things and collect the all required details like buzzwords, concepts, and competencies that will carry conviction.

If you follow the regular boring format or copy out your job description, it will not so attractive to the recruiters who have to read lots of applications every day so you need to reach these recruiters where they get interested in your career profile. You need to explain to them your core key skills and achievements that have taken place and let them know what value offer for the future.

People cannot help but be impressed by the talented design and clever typesetting. Your choice of fonts and styles, however, is somewhat limited by the restrictions of email and online CV Builders. You need to find out what these restrictions are by studying the word processing program you are using and asking yourself: how can I be sure that my fonts and format arrive on the reader's computer the same way they left here? If you want to make a subtle and sophisticated impression you need to start finding out about the technicalities by actually reading the help files and manuals you have so far taken for granted.

Do highlight your most relevant experiences according to the open position’s demand but don’t freak out if you have no relevant experience. Also, do the optimization for the applicant tracking system so mentioned all the relevant and contextual keywords in your application for better ATS screening.

Recruiters read a lot of resumes every day, so they don’t want to have to spend a ton of time looking over yours. Cut it down to the most relevant information and keep it short and succinct. Recommends one to two pages of resume for every 10 years of work experience as a good rule of thumb and don’t forget to spell check and proofread multiple times to perfecting your resume.


Interview Questions And Answers For Freshers


 Interview Questions & Answers For Freshers


Tell us about yourself.

This is the common interview question to start with to analyze how confident you are and how you present yourself. Therefore, you don't need to tell the interviewer about your favorite movie, actor, etc. The best way present yourself is to tell the hiring manager about your educational accomplishments and short family background and also you should quickly share about your strength & skills that build the platform for further discussion.

What are your strength and weakness?

Be Attentive,  When you are answering this question. As the interviewer analysis, your strength for the job role and tries to understand the challenges you might face in the new job role. Therefore, strengths should be related to your job role and choose a weakness that doesn’t impact your current job role and never swank about the strength and skills that you cannot justify.

What do you know about our company and why do you want to work with us.

This is one of the most important questions asked by a hiring manager to understand how much you are aware of the organization where you want to work. Therefore, do the proper research about company structure, hierarchy, and business model and aware of the job description for which you are applying. Also, know the company’s background, values, and other important details.

Would you be willing to relocate if required?

The interviewer asks this to see your flexibility, enthusiasm, and willingness for the job. Therefore, Answer carefully and show your willingness for the job role. 

Do you have any questions for us?

This is the interview closing questions which most of the hiring managers ask this. During the interview, if you have any doubts then you should ask some relevant questions that show you are a confident and focused person who wants clarity for the job.

How to Write a Job Application Cover Letter


To write an effective job application letter, you need answers to the following questions:



Why are you writing?
The introduction in your cover letter or email should set your intent for writing in the first place. While the subject will mention the purpose, the reference to an advertisement, social media post, or even a conversation with a common acquaintance will get the HR manager’s attention. Bear in mind that your cover letter is for introducing your profile so compellingly that the recipient feels the need to see more of who you are and pick up the phone to fix an interview appointment at the earliest.

How should it look?
Well, for beginners, it should be legible, well-formatted, and clean. The easiest way to achieve this, if you have to send a hard copy, is to type it out and then print it. Keep it short and of course, if you’re sending it on email, it shouldn’t be longer than three short paragraphs.

What should it contain?
The relevant skills and capabilities you possess for the role and organization should be evident instantly when the recruiter reads your cover letter. If you can put facts and figures to your achievements, include them to make the case even more compelling for the hirer.

Who are you writing to?
Whether you’re writing to HR Manager within the company or a department head - be mindful of who you are writing to and customize your job application letter appropriately.

Once you answer the above questions, you are ready to roll but make sure you avoid the following
  • Don’t summarise or repeat lines from your resume
  • This isn’t the time or place to mention remuneration expectations






Source: Job board

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