Getting a job, even the one of your dreams, can be a reality, it's all about attitude and being well prepared. What is the best way to present yourself to stand out among all the candidates?
The best for proactive job search, which is hunting for that position, but with the best weapons, and the first is a good resume. Be creative, but not so much.
Employers only spend 45 seconds on each resume, so it needs to be short and concise, not longer than a sheet and a half. Don't get too creative, no colored paper, gothic letters, and happy faces. Check your spelling and writing perfectly.
Add a photo. Get your hair done, put on your makeup and take a good photo, let them see from your CV that you have a good appearance and personal grooming, this will always be a plus.
Highlight your work experience. Things like volunteering or internships are more important than your first speaking place in high school. Emphasize and explain your performance in the positions you have held.
Your academic degrees only from bachelor's degree onwards add them all and clarify if you have any specialization. Keep in mind, only what can be useful to the employer.
Be careful with your online profile! The first thing is that the email you add is not something like, dollquitasexy@gmail.com; use your real name and surname, please. Also take care of your Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin profile, because now in the jobs they review these sites to get a broader idea of who they are hiring.
The second step after the delivery of your resume talking about you, now they want to meet you and know if what you have put on the paper corresponds to the person they are looking for.
The basics. Punctuality and courtesy are two important things. Show up at least ten to 15 minutes before your appointment and greet everyone with a friendly smile, you never know who you might bump into. Running, making excuses, all sweaty and broken, is not an option. Keep your phone off, if not you did it and it sounds during the interview, don't answer it.
Dress to impress. A skirt above the knee or pants, dark socks, clean shoes, a blouse in a non-bizarre color and elegant accessories, is the best. Unobtrusive perfume and makeup, naturally groomed hair and nails in neutral colors also help. Take into account that as soon as you cross the door, the first thing the employer will see will be your image and if it is not correct, they will discard you in less than ten seconds.
Show your best. Sell yourself well, without false modesty, said the writer Paco Ignacio Taibo I, that modesty is for those who have nothing good to say about themselves, and you, girl, have a lot to contribute.
Don't cross your arms or look super serious even if your nerves are killing you. Come prepared with at least five examples of your best qualities.
Control your manners. Do not go to the other extreme either, do not relax so much that you are leaning shapelessly in the chair, do not laugh at everything and do not talk loudly, these are not signs of self-confidence, but of a lack of control in your personality . Do not talk about yourself to the interviewer unless he asks you to. Do not fall into falsehood, one thing is not to be modest and another, exaggerate and lie, Interested and informed.
Before going to the interview, find out well about the company, what is its position in the market and who its competitors are and, if possible, the new projects in which it is investing, so if they ask you, "why do you want to work here ", you can answer without problem. You should always be up-to-date in terms of information about the area you manage: read newspapers, trade publications, comments on industry blogs, this is not It will only help you to have a great conversation with them, but to maintain your professional edge.
Scare away the black cloud, do not be negative or indiscreet, if they ask you about your past job or about that former boss that you don't like, try to put a positive spin on your answer such as:
"It is a great firm, unfortunately there was no field for my interests, but I liked working there, I learned a lot." Do not let yourself go by speaking ill of the places where you have collaborated because they will brand you as a conflictive person.
Finally, thank the employer for his time with a smile, shake his hand and don't forget the names of the people you spoke with, as it will be a great detail to show your gratitude personally once you get the position.
