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Reasons to have your resume written professionally

Posted on February 18th, 2008 in Resumes, Uncategorized by

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A resume is acknowledged as a very important factor in getting you the job you want. So make sure your resume brings out all the good things about you and doesn’t end up looking shoddy and unprofessional. There are people who write resumes for a living. Many people prefer going to professional resume writers to have their resumes written. There are a good many things that make a resume good and this includes whether the employer takes a second look at it and whether he places it in the file marked keep or throws it away.

People believe in hiring professional resume writers for the following reasons:

Most employers do not look at a resume for even a minute. So in order to be interviewed your resume has to impress him within that very short span. If your resume does not convey the necessary message to the person in charge of hiring it will land up in the dustbin. Hiring a professional resume writer will ensure that your resume catches his attention within that short period of time.

Many companies these days also use an automated resume database and when a vacancy arises they use a few chosen keywords to pull out the right resumes from these databases. Thus if you resume doesn’t have those select keywords that they’re looking for, it won’t get picked. Thus if you have a professional helping you make your resume he will make sure you have those keywords in your resume.

A resume is not just supposed to be a sheet of paper with your qualifications on it. It can be used as a very powerful tool to market yourself.  A well written resume helps you reach the audience you are targeting and it impresses employers and reduces the time taken to find a suitable job.

It is for the above reasons that many people employ professional resume writers to draft theirs.

How to get through the recruiment process

Posted on January 22nd, 2008 in Job Searching, Uncategorized by

When you’re trying to get selected for a job, remember it isn’t only about you. There is someone who has to pick you in the first place. How you come across to the recruiter in a recruitment interview is very important because that’s what decided whether you are going to get the job or not. There is a lot you can get out of an interaction with a recruiter and move closer to the goal of getting the job.

People often look at recruiters as money-hungry and in many cases rude but their role in providing people with jobs and companies with personnel often goes unnoticed. Recruiters work for the company and they do their best to find the best possible person for the job. It is important to recognize the importance of the role that they play.

Very often recruiters make comments, remarks and give feedback about the people they have interviewed. If you are a smart candidate you will use this feedback. Recruiters notice everything; your appearance, the clothes you wear, your body language, attitude etc. So it is important to heed what they say so that you can improve on it and make yourself the first choice for every recruiter.

When you sit for an interview before a recruiter respect him. Know that you have to be at your very best before him and cannot make any loose conversation. You are being evaluated for every minute you spend with the recruiter and hence be sure not to let anything slip. The relationship between a recruiter and a candidate is very important and both are looking for the best. The recruiter wants the best possible person for the job and the candidate wants the best company possible. Thus there are certain things that need to be remembered if you take part in a recruitment process.

following up

Posted on January 14th, 2008 in Uncategorized by

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After you’ve sent letters to an employer you’re always at a loose end. Most job seekers wonder what to do after sending their resumes. After sending your resume to a prospective employer it is very important to send a follow up letter so that the employer’s memory of you is refreshed and he thinks of you to when he’s picking someone to fill a post.

Where most people face a problem is when to send a follow up letter. There is a very fine line between being enthusiastic and becoming a pain for the employer and it is something you have to tread very carefully.

 

A week is a reasonable time to wait for the letter to come from the person in charge of the recruitment. After around a week you can send an e-mail as a follow up. It is better to avoid phone calls because they tend to be an intrusion. When you write a follow up it is necessary to include the following aspects:

 

It is of utmost important to ask if the spot has been filed up. After than stress on how you are interested in filling the spot. Express your interest in working for the company. This is important because in the event the position is filled, they will remember you when vacancies occur in the future. Ask that you be granted some time to meet them in person. A personal interaction is always useful in forming a positive opinion. Give them your phone number and other contact details so that you can be contacted immediately by them. Don’t forget to thank them for their time and efforts.

 

Also do attach your resume so that they are reminded. This will show that you are interested and they might give you another look. Also this will prompt them to reply to you whatever their decision.