Tuesday, June 17, 2008

How to Get a Job Interview?

Do you follow any tailor-made process to get that desired job interview call within a short span of time? Are you sure that the process, which you follow, will fetch you the desired results you have expected? If not, then how to refine your resume process? How you can cutout the interview call waiting-period? If you are confused regarding the resume process, then read this article to clear your confusion and to improve your job prospects.

Every job needs a tailor-made resume; and every resume needs an efficient presentation to get it picked up at the first glance. To achieve this, you need to follow a time-tested process, which gives not only fabulous results but also a cutting-edge advantage to you. Read the following main points to know and gain more about the resume preparing process:

1. Design your resume with all the requirements of the target job
2. Layout your resume in an aesthetic way
3. Present both chronological and functional details in detailed fashion
4. Place small JPEG/GIF images of your certifications in the header of your resume so that they will appear on each page
5. Present all your experience in a single line and place it in the resume header. For example: Software Tester with 4 years of Testing experience, etc.
6. Start your resume with an Objective, Experience under different domains, Job chronological as well as functional details, List of Certifications, List of Trainings undergone, List of Awards/Rewards, List of Publications, etc, and finally, a decent Cover Letter.
7. While writing skills, present them in such a way that they match with the target job's required skills. This is very essential because most of the employers want to hire people who have requisite skills along with experience.
8. Mention your talents in various fields; if possible, also list out the certifications you have. This is essential as it helps the employer to understand your personality
9. Once your resume is ready and before you are ready to mail the resume to the employer, always call the employer, introduce yourself and check about the job details; follow this process religiously unless the employer requests "no phone calls"
10. Always maintain the list of employers to whom you have sent the resume for further follow-up

In summary, the preceding resume process gives you detailed steps on how to get a job interview as soon as possible. Following the same process will definitely lead you to the interview stage within a short span of time.


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