Are you wondering why you are not placed in a company? But most importantly, why do you get an interview call? The answer is not as complicated as some people make it out to be. The most likely reason you don’t get any interview calls is that you don’t have a good CV. Make no mistake, when it comes to applying for a job, a resume is your ticket or the initial step to getting an interview.
But how do you make sure your application stays on the list of interview finalists instead of in a pile of rejections?
Putting together a good resume is not rocket science; all you need to know are the basic principles on how to take all your experience and skill and adapt it according to a job criteria.
Get the Basics Accurate
Before we get into the complexities, it’s a good idea to get the basics absolutely right. These basics generally include personal information, educational qualification, work history, hobbies, and references. These are the things prospective employees will look at first, so you need to get them right.
Presentation is a key element.
The job application should never be about information only, but about whether this information is presented in the correct way or not. A CV should always be prepared on crisp white paper. Also, such an application should never be folded. When a prospective employer sees your application for the first time, they’ll instantly notice the upper middle part of the paper. Precisely for this reason, make sure to put your most important information there.
Stick to two A4 size pages
No one has time to go through each page of your application one by one. Precisely for this reason, make sure your application is A4 size and no longer than two pages. But don’t leave out any vital information. The trick is to have all the necessary information but in a more precise way.
Make sure you understand the job criteria
Before you apply for a job, be sure to read the job description from cover to cover. If the job description looks for a candidate with certain qualities and you don’t highlight those qualities in your application, you won’t get a call for an interview. Understand the criteria and then prepare the application accordingly. For example, if the job is for a sales position, be sure to highlight your sales experience.
Update your app
Over time, each individual learns new skills and gains more professional experience, but not everyone keeps them on track. It is very imperative to update your professional bio data from time to time so that prospective employees can easily track your experience and skill level.