“My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was much less competition. “
“My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was much less competition. “
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How many times have you sent your resume and never got an answer back from the recruiter? What is your ratio of being called for a job interview in relation to the number of resumes sent?
Only few resumes stood out, so we thought of sharing those 5 best practices that you should do when sending your CV:
Do your research before sending your resume
Whenever you are applying for any position, “google” the company or lookup its website, you need to know what you are applying for and tailor make your cover letter accordingly. This will show the recruiter that you are both serious and have knowledge in their industry. When we post a job ad, we receive the lousiest emails within the first hour of posting; the reason is that candidates do not take the time to tailor their resumes according to the company and the advertised job.
Remember that one targeted email has more power than 10 non-targeted ones.
Align your objectives with the company’s objectives
When you research the company, you will know how they make money, or how they realize their vision. In your correspondence, show them how you can help them reach their corporate objectives. When you broadcast that value with your own objectives, you will sure hit a sweet spot. Write the benefits from the recruiter’s side and you will definitely be called for an interview.
Call for action
If you know that you can do a great job in the interview, do not rely on the recruiter to take action. Request an interview, and tell the employer when you will follow up to arrange it. Then, do so. It is imperative that you follow up. You will greatly increase your chances of getting interviews if you call the employer after writing instead of sitting back and waiting for a call. Make sure that you don't overdue it though; one assertive call requesting an interview meeting is just enough.
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