To ensure that the recruiting managers remember your name when the role that you are suited for finally comes available, you need to remember the following:
a. First of all, you must ensure that you are applying for the role that you are suited for and your CV and resume show how your skills and experience suit the position. You should expect to start at a junior level if you are trying to get into a new organization, and highlight why you are suitable for the position in your cover letter.
b. Your CV, resume and cover letter must include the keywords that the job specification indicates are necessary for the position. But ensure that you do not just fill your CV up with keywords. Your job experience must match the role, and you should be able to defend your skills in an interview.
c. The determining factor is the presentation. You should minimize any spelling or grammar error and make sure your CV stand out from the crowd. To do this your contact details must be clear details and in legible font that can be decreased in size without losing clarity throughout your document. Ensure that there are enough white space on the page, because too much text will discourage the reviewer from reading the whole document.
d. Your document must be properly structured in addition to the overall look and feel, emphasizing your achievements, “not your duties” You should have a couple of sentences speaking about what you are looking for and why you would be a good fit for the job at the top of your CV.
e. More than 65% of jobs are never advertised in the public domain. Networking plays important role in job search. Make sure you have your names on people’s lips and keep yourself active on sites like facebook, linkedin, twitter and so on.
f. When finally you are lucky enough to be invited for interview, you must make sure you are well prepared for it. Do your homework thoroughly and come to the interview dressed to impress the interviewer.
g. After the interview, be sure you send a follow up email or letter thanking them for their time. Do not forget that they must have seen up to 50 people for the position, you should get them to remember you again when a decision is to be made.
h. Treat your job search like a job. You should keep a list of recruiters and websites that you have advertise yourself on, and spend few hours each day to look for new opportunities and follow up on previous ones. Do not give up if the right position does not come immediately, it takes motivation, effort and patience.
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