The Article is about several tips which will help you to be job ready.
It consist of the ways to get hired fast then it continues with the correct way to write a resume which also includes do's and don'ts which you should keep in mind while applying for job. And lastly it concludes with an article which states about our purpose which is Job Readiness.
3. Time to hire is at its highest, with the entire hiring process taking roughly
23 days. The length can leave many job seekers less than optimistic when
looking for a new career.
If you’re looking to make a move soon, you may wonder if there’s
anything you can do to speed up a lengthy process. Lucky for you, we’ve
compiled a list of 20 things you can do to get hired fast.
From your resume to the follow-up, these tricks are what you need to find
your dream job and hopefully get hired faster. See for yourself:
The hiring process is approx. 23 days long, but here are 20 little secrets to
getting hired fast:
4. 1. Get Specific
2. Don’t Settle
3. Don’t Just Quit
4. Remember the Cover letter
5. Job Specific Resume
6. Keep it Simple
7. Employment isn’t Everything
8. Dress For What You Want
9. Don’t Fake It
10. Share Stories
11. Leave the Hate at the Door
12. The Follow Up
13. Network
14. Get References
5. 15. Do it Again
16. Turn Negatives into Positives
17. Focus on Accomplishments
18. Stand Out From the Rest
19. Be confident
20. Be Engaged
7. • Pick the Right Resume Format & Layout
• Mention Your Personal Details & Contact Information
• Use a Resume Summary or Objective
• List Your Work Experience & Achievements
• Mention Your Top Soft & Hard Skills
• Include Additional Resume Sections - Languages, Hobbies, etc. (Optional)
• Tailor Your Information For the Job Ad
• Craft a Convincing Cover Letter
• Proofread Your Resume and Cover Letter
9. DO’S
1.Follow a template
Following a template can help guide you through each resume section
when you write out your professional details. Additionally, there are
many templates to choose from depending on your style preferences.
For instance, resume templates can be formatted according to the job
industry and your level of experience.
2.Include your skills that match the job description
It’s also important that you only include the skills you have developed
and are relevant to the job. An effective approach for ensuring your
skills match the job details is to reread the job description and pick out
the top skills that the description mentions. Then, match the
requirements with the relevant skills you have.
10. 3.Highlight a combination of your hard skills and soft skills
Plan on highlighting both your hard skills (like expertise running
spreadsheet software) and your soft skills. Oftentimes, soft skills like
effective communication, leadership and teamwork skills can showcase
your professional abilities and can increase employers’ interest in your
resume.
4.Provide quantifiable examples of past accomplishments
You should also provide quantifiable examples of past
accomplishments you made in your career. For instance, if you helped
increase your organization’s market reach by 50%, you should
showcase that in your resume. Doing so can allow employers to get an
idea of how you can be an asset to their company.
5.Write a resume summary
Consider using a resume summary rather than an objective, unless you
are entering your career or transitioning into a different career field
altogether. Writing a resume summary can highlight not only your
professional experience, but it can be used to showcase how you plan
to achieve goals in your future role.
11. 6.Use impactful verbs when listing past responsibilities
Create powerful statements when listing job responsibilities under
your work experience. Use impactful verbs like ‘pioneered’ or
‘initiated’. Using powerful action words shows employers what you can
do and exactly how you’ve succeeded in past roles.
7.Keep your resume on one page
In some cases (such as an extensive work history) it can be acceptable
to submit a two-page resume, however, most of the information
relevant to a job description can be formatted to one page. Keeping
your resume one page long can allow employers to scan through every
detail more quickly than if you hand in two pages of skills and
experience.
8.Proofread and check for grammatical errors
Make sure you proofread and check for grammatical errors in your
resume. If you have time, have a friend or family member read
through it to double-check your work. Fix any typos, spelling errors
and other style issues before submitting your job application.
12. 9.Write in active voice to add interest and show impact
It’s also effective to keep your tone active within your resume. Starting
statements with impactful verbs and including specific examples of
your success can help you keep your resume in active voice rather than
passive voice.
10.Optimize for applicant tracking systems
Do plan to optimize your resume with keywords and phrases from the
job description. Many organizations use applicant tracking software
(ATS) to sort through resumes, and including specific skill words in your
resume that you see mentioned in the job description can increase the
chances that an organization’s ATS will retain your resume for an
employer’s review.
13. DON’TS
1.Avoid including unrelated or irrelevant hobbies and interests
It’s a good idea to avoid listing any unrelated hobbies or interests in
your resume. Instead, you can include related details such as any
professional groups you’re in or any volunteer work you’ve done.
2.Leave out your high school activities
As you progress through your career, your high school
accomplishments and activities can become less relevant, especially if
you hold a college degree and have experience in your field. You might
list internships or study programs that you’ve participated in instead.
14. 3.Avoid copying the exact job description for your resume
While you do want to match your skills to what’s required for the job,
be sure you avoid copying the exact description to use in your resume.
Instead, list three to five key skills and requirements from the
description and create your resume around them.
4.Leave out the resume objectives
Resume objectives can generally be reserved for entry-level candidates
and candidates who are transitioning out of their current careers
entirely. Opt for a resume or professional summary instead, where you
can highlight your expertise, accomplishments and your capabilities for
the job.
5.Skip the bright colors and whimsical fonts
It can be acceptable and even attractive to use subdued and neutral
font colors like dark blue or gray, however, avoid bright colors and any
fonts that appear unprofessional. Opt for traditional print like Arial,
Verdana or a sans font for optimum readability.
15. 6.Avoid using colored resume paper
Some resume paper comes in brighter colors than the traditional
ivories, grays and light blues. However, opt for one of these traditional
paper colors and avoid using anything too bright.
7.Hiding job gaps on your resume
If you have a gap in your resume between jobs, avoid hiding it. Instead,
list your experience as you would normally, and prepare to explain
your job gap during future interviews. If you have any volunteer
experience or projects related to the job that filled your job gap, you
might include that on your resume to showcase your accomplishments
between jobs.
8.Omit the reference statement
Employers usually contact employee references in any case, so
creating a whole resume section for your references and then stating
‘available upon request’ can appear unprofessional. Instead, either
include two to three of your professional references or omit this
section entirely.
16. 9.Avoid embellishing on your experience and skills
It’s important to avoid embellishing your skills and expertise in your
resume, too. Keep your skills and experience honest in detail and
highlight the abilities that make you the best fit for the job.
17. Article on Job Readiness
How To Know If A Job Interview Is
Going Well
18.
19. We are told not to judge a book by its cover.
• However, in that same conversation one might also tell you that
first impressions count.
• Job interviews epitomize this daunting paradox.
• Have you ever walked into a job interview and felt like you had
been judged from the first handshake?
1. People are quick to judge. However, we can retract our claws of
cynicism.
• Your fate will likely be decided quickly but you’ll have about five
minutes before your fate is sealed rather than 60 seconds, with
over three quarters of the study showing that decisions occurred
after five minutes. If your first impression isn’t quite as flawless as
the one you practiced in the mirror, it should be okay. You’ll
probably have time to fix it.
20. 2. The longer an interview is the better off you are.
• Whether you’re in the hot seat or you’re playing Eddie McGuire’s
role, a long interview is good for both parties. You’ll have a better
opportunity to break through the first impression and demonstrate
actual skills, opposed to whether or not you pull off a pantsuit.
3. If an interviewer starts to make small talk, brace yourself.
• An interviewer that made small talk was more likely to make
impulsive decisions based on an emotional response, whereas a
structured interviewer tended to decide more consistently and took
longer to judge candidates. Use this segment to create relationships
between yourself and the interviewer. Show interest and find
common ground. Perhaps you can bond over your local footy
team’s recent victory? Family, friends and politics are too personal
and controversial for small talk. Yet again, if you’re from
Queensland, mentioning your Game One victory of State of Origin
with a New South Welshman is to be avoided, too.
21. 4. You want an early interview.
• You may believe that organizing an afternoon interview is
better because you’ll have the morning to prepare, but the
study has shown being interviewed later in the day will work
against you. Interviewers will judge you sooner than had you
been first applicant.
• So, keep this in mind and take on your next interview with a
better understanding of what’s going through your
interviewer’s head. Remember to have a chat about the
weather.
