To get ahead you need vision, passion, commitment and a well-planned personal strategy!
Everyone will have to change jobs at some point in their career. Why is it so difficult to "get-in" when you know you are the right person for the job? Fact is many job seekers, both able and qualified, struggle to make the short-list.
Being able to differentiate your unique promise of value to a specific person or audience is powerful. So what should jump out from your CV? In our opinion, “YOU” and everything that differentiates you from other competing candidates.Easier said than done?
Recruiters receive hundreds of CVs for every position advertised. This is where the sorting process can make or break you!Recruiters have a set list of criteria, which they use to score your application.
A well-structured CV with relevant concise information that matches the specific criteria set by the recruiting HR person will land you on the short-list.Our work often demands that we become the Jack's and Jill’s of trade in our various professions. We list our duties and responsibilities and try to match this with the proposed job descriptions, when in fact the HR person wants to know three things during the sorting process.Does he / she have the necessary qualifications? Is the necessary experience evident? Can we afford him / her?
Now think of some of the most successful brands we know. They focus on a few key strengths. This approach made them successful.
Can we learn something from them? You need a well-drafted cover letter and a immaculately presented professional CV.Your entire application should focus on your achievements, successes and what value you added in the company during your employ. Keep it positive! No need to go into too much detail. The focus is you and your ability, not the position you currently fill or company you work for.
Communication consists of 10% text, 35% tone and a balance of 55% for body language. It becomes clear how much weight the interview carries in comparison to the initial written submission. It is important to remember that your cover letter, CV and supporting documentation are "tools" designed to create enough interest for you to be invited to an interview. They support your application by making an initial impression. Makes you think does it not?The onus is on you to back-up what is reflected in your CV by adding your personality and communicating your successes using a unique style.
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