What is the best steps do if you are looking for a job after school

Near the end of college life, young professionals approach another stage in their lives, and that is - job hunting. The stage involves “selling yourself” to the employers or the hiring managers, and the only way to do it is through a well-crafted resume. Unfortunately, many are clueless and end up losing job opportunities simply because of their poorly-crafted resumes. Resume writing is a tactical process that must be done with utmost care as it is an opportunity for you to present yourself virtually to potential employers. Thus if you can’t do it well, you would rather look for a professional to assist you or you can use the following tips obtained from academic experts and HR managers to guide you.

(1) Format and structure your resume well After you apply for a job, your application is reviewed by a human resource manager, and since one position can attract hundreds of applicants, usually there is no time to read all of the submitted CVs. But a good manager can tell if you are a serious candidate or just joking simply by looking at the structure of your CV. Because its structure reflects your character, and a poorly done one casts doubts on your organizational skills. To avoid this:

a)Use a readable font style. b)Use moderate font size; neither too big, nor small. c)Use bullet to list down items. (check it here: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/how-to-include-bullet-points-in-a-resume-2063124) d)Keep it short and concise.

(2) Your resume must be relevant to the position Some people are just lazy, and instead of modifying their resumes when applying for jobs, they simply send similar copies irrespective of the position they apply for. So, before applying, read the requirements and modify your resume accordingly by highlighting your competencies and qualifications without making unnecessary exaggerations.

(3)Your resume must be comprehensive Although the main purpose of writing a CV is to highlight your credentials, some applicants forget to include other aspects of their lives like hobbies, achievements in extra-curricular activities and other experiences they have. The assumption is that when a job is advertised, and minimum requirements are set, all applicants are deemed to be equally competent. What singles one out from the rest is the unique features, and it’s not necessarily the academic qualifications.

(4)Choose your words wisely When crafting this document, choose the right words to describe yourself. Avoid vocabularies that will make reading difficult since the aim is to communicate but not to display your language mastery; but even as you write, ensure you include relevant terms since most applications are done online and sorting them out involves keyword search to identify the most relevant ones. More info: https://www.kickresume.com/help-center/how-write-skills-resume/

(5)Edit & proofread it well As stated above, your CV reflects you hence if a document is full of typos and grammatical errors, it displays your carelessness. Companies pay keen interest to mundane details as they do not want to hire people who will be making silly mistakes. So, edit and proofread your work well before submitting or ask professionals to do it for you. As an example: https://edusson.com/

(6)Try to highlight your achievements If you are not experienced in the job you are applying for, it is good to focus on your other achievements in life that are valued by the company you apply for. Demonstrating that you understand the roles and expectations of the job is good but won’t make you stand out from the rest. A lot of companies are ready to educate their new employees, but if you don’t share the corporate values, there will be nothing to teach you-you just won’t get the position.

(7)Avoid quoting the expected salary Unless you are asked to quote your expected salary, avoid indicating it as it may deny you an opportunity for a job as it could be higher than the company intends to offer. Interesting article about this issue: https://www.cv-library.co.uk/career-advice/interviews/how-to-answer/what-is-your-salary-expectation/

(8)Update personal details as required Your personal information is an essential part of the resume and therefore it should be updated accordingly if there were any changes. Suppose you change your contacts and still forward an application with the outdated details, how will the company reach you if your application is successful? Also, avoid using funny email addresses, as you may have passed in all other rounds, but that alone can disqualify you. It gives the impression that a candidate doesn’t care for their own image and will not care for that of the company either.

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