Believe it or not, but studies
have shown that around 85% of
people applying for a job
eliminate themselves in a basic way.
They apply for the wrong job, have
typos in their resume, use
generic cover letters, show up
late for the interview, and more.
This fact is actually good news
for you! You’d
only be
competing against the 15% that do
things right. It takes
nothing more than a little time
and effort to get things right,
but it makes all the difference
when landing a job.
Research : Conduct intensive
research about any company in
which you have an interest before
attending an interview.
Read past press coverage. – Learn about its products
and/or services.
Get some basic knowledge about the
industry and learn their trends.
Read customer feedback about its
products, and learn about its
strengths and weaknesses.
Editing: Have your resume and
cover letters triple-checked, and then
check it again. Nothing is more
unprofessional than a misspelt word,
or a grammatical error on your
application.
Rehearse : Before an interview,
think about what you are going to
say.
Grab a friend and have him/her
play the role of the interviewer.
Rehearse and practice your
answers.
Dress : Always dress to impress! You
always want to look, at least,
10% better than the person who is
interviewing you, regardless of the
position for which you are
applying.
Post Interview Follow-up : Always
send a thank you email,
or letter, after an interview.
With a little bit of preparation
and follow-up, you will be better off
than the 15% of your competition!
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