Resume: It’s all about you

Yes, your resume sells you and your skills to an organization. Thus one needs to be careful while drafting his or her resume. So take up your pens and put on your thinking caps to write a resume that projects you in a good light. First you should frame your objective very carefully. The objective should be clear and should fit the job which you are applying for. 

 Job interviews can be stressful. After all, you are trying to convince a stranger that you are qualified for the job. But you can ace your next interview if you follow these 5 tips for a successful job interview.

1. Be Prepared - This might sound obvious, but there are many aspects of preparing for a successful job interview that many candidates don't realize. One of the best tips for a successful job interview that I can give is to put together a checklist of all the things that you need for the interview. Some things on the checklist might be: bring multiple copies of your resume, print out driving directions to the office, and know how long it takes to get there. The last thing you want to be is late!

“Position Yourself”

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If you have ever dipped your big toe in the job pool to test the waters, you are surely aware of how unpredictable the job market can be. Discrepancies in pay, benefits and even job descriptions can leave job hunters empty handed and frustrated. This characteristic is a product of many factors and companies. While many good, honest companies are completely straightforward and practical about the positions at which they are hiring; others can be short and misleading.

Managing the Job Interview

Proper preparation is the key to a successful job interview. It’s never easy meeting new people, selling yourself and your skills and being grilled about your abilities. But much

of the stress can be quelled if you go into the interview well prepared, promoting yourself by providing evidence of your successes.

Be sure to take all your necessary documentation to a job interview. This includes your Social Security card, a driver’s license or other photo ID, your resume and application, a list of references and transcripts or other required documents.  

Seven tips for a successful job interview: 

Review yourself and your work accomplishments. Anticipate the questions likely to be asked and be ready with specific examples to illustrate your areas of strength. Be able to go beyond the descriptions and examples in your resume. Focus on the challenges you faced, the actions you took and the results obtained.

Dress appropriately. What they say about first impressions is true. If you hope to make a professional salary, look professional. Neatly and conservatively dressed and well-groomed is the impression you want to make. Don’t smoke or chew gum. Avoid using slang.

Be polite and on time. Be personable to everyone you encounter during the interview. Try to learn the name of your interviewer beforehand. Companies look for people who can fit in with the team. Sometimes the less qualified person will get the job over the qualified person who lacks basic social skills. On time means no more than five or ten minutes early.