There are many reasons why a recruiter may end up disregarding your rĂ©sumĂ©. Here are the most common 10 reasons: 1. The photo on your rĂ©sumĂ© is a selfie with a duckface in a car or a nightclub: Not very professional, remove the photo altogether. 2. You are lying: Professional recruiters are trained to find those inconsistencies; good luck with that. 3. You applied to 5 totally different job vacancies in the same company: Err, where exactly do you think you fit? This shows that you are not targeted and don’t know what you want. 4. You applied to a […]
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10 quick things not to forget before a job interview
Before going to a job interview, you need to remember 10 quick things as a candidate: Check the company’s website As son as you are called for a job interview, check the company’s website. Find out more about the history, the products, and services offered as well as the careers’ section. Most of the employers will ask you “What do you know about us?” to see how much you actually know. For them it is also a sign of how much you care and how much you prepared. In work situations, you will have to do a lot of research […]
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Cover Letter or No Cover Letter? The debate is real. Some companies do require one, others say they don’t read them. However, depending on your situation, a Cover Letter could have added value as it is a valuable space to express what you can’t in a rĂ©sumĂ©. Things like: – Why do you want to work for this company and this role? – Why are you transitioning from a different job / industry? – Why do you have a gap in your resume? – Why are you looking to relocate? Whatever information that needs to be shared to make your […]
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When was the last time you checked and updated your rĂ©sumĂ©? Updating your rĂ©sumĂ© regularly is important to ensure that you are ready for your next opportunity. Here are 10 quick rĂ©sumĂ© tips: 1. Don’t start with anything else but your name, whatever designation you have can be mentioned later in the summary and / or in the Education section. 2. Remove the photo – only keep it for Germany, France and Belgium (They are now moving away from this practice for discrimination issues). Replace detailed address with Area, Country you live in. If you are looking to relocate to […]
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