CV Preparation
How to stand out in the crowd
Do –
Use good quality paper
Introduce yourself with an opening "profile" paragraph
Use summary headings and bullet points
Start your career history with your most recent job
State your hobbies and interests
Explain why you are suited to the job in your covering letter
Tailor the CV to the job applied for
Get a second opinion (fresh eyes often spot simple errors)
Don't –
Use more than two to three pages
Use the first person tense ( i.e "I") always refer to yourself in the third person
Leave unexplained gaps in your career history
Interviews
If preparation is the key, take advantage of our tips and suggestions and give yourself the edge!
Do –
Research the company and the job, this is your opportunity to demonstrate how well suited you are to the position and the environment
Check directions for where you are going before the day of the interview (go and take a look the night before if possible) and take the company's phone number with you just in case
Dress appropriately: wear a suit
Introduce yourself with a firm handshake and make eye contact
Plan ahead and ask questions, show the interviewer how interested you are in the job and their company
Be conscious of your body language throughout the interview, and always remember to be enthusiastic and smile!
Don't –
Be late!
Be negative about why you are leaving your present company |
