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Guide To Writing A Resume That Employers Will Notice

Your resume

Your resume in a job application is essentially the document that’s going to market you to potential employers.

Companies are looking for a particular set of skills or qualifications. If those skills don’t jump out at them on your resume, you may be overlooked, even if you’re the best person for the job.

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The reason employers love online job portals

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Applying for jobs online can take hours of candidates’ time. Why do employers favour this kind of process and is there any way to make it less tedious?

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The online job application process

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Online applications can take hours of candidates' time when applying for a job. While some firms are moving away from these online systems, many companies move towards them.

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Most companies rely on ATS

With newer platforms, applicants have the option of using their LinkedIn profile instead of a CV. But they may still encounter customised questions that will require a significant investment of time.
LinkedIn's Easy Apply button on job listings allows candidates to submit their profiles without additional materials.
However, the majority of New York-based positions listed on LinkedIn rely on external ATS (Applicant tracking system) to manage applications.

ATS systems are not human friendly

What serves the employer well may not work for the prospective employee.

According to a survey, 60% of candidates may give up on an application if it's too long or complicated.
A cumbersome application process likely indicates the company's attitude towards its employees or overall culture.
It is a dispiriting process as even seasoned applicants receive a response only 5% of the time.

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Tips for Answering Interview Questions About Leadership

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Are you interviewing for a job in which you would have a leadership role? If so, expect the hiring manager to ask about the experience that qualifies you to lead, your leadership style, and your accomplishments. Even if you're not applying for a leadership role, you might still have to answer interview questions on leadership.

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The STAR Interview Response Technique

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(S) Situation: Explain the background of the situation. What was your job?
(T) Task: What was the particular task you had to perform? If there was a particular probl...

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There are some job interview questions that are guaranteed to come up in most (if not all) of your job interviews - regardless of your industry, your experience level, and job type. At the top of this list is the universal and much-dreaded classic: "Tell me about yourself."

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The Interviewer’s Perspective

When the interviewer asks you, “Tell me about yourself”, he is hoping this question will get you talking. It will give him a first impression of you, and set the tone for the inte...

How Not to Answer

Prepare a brief summary of the high points of each of your past positions, but do not turn it into a very long monologue that makes the interviewer glaze over with information overload.
You do not have to brag, but don't rely on the interviewer to see past your humble exterior and figure out how great you are. Find a way to present yourself to your full advantage.
This is not the time to talk about all your personal details. Focus on who you are as a professional.
Because this question can be interpreted in many ways, do not be overwhelmed by it. Delve right in with your prepared answers.

Your elevator pitch

You need a short summary of yourself as a job candidate. Keep it focused, ideally less than a minute, and no more than two minutes.

Address what your primary selling points are for this job. The number of years of experience or special skill. Focus on the qualifications in the job description and how you meet and exceed it.
Explain why you are interested in this position.

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