4 Questions to Ask Yourself If You're Not Getting Job Interviews
7 June 2013
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Several months you have been sending applications without getting an interview…? Your job search strategy may need to be reconsidered.
Here are 5 questions to ask yourself:
1. Is your CV "salesy"?
Let's be honest: presentation matters, and the form of a CV is as important as the content. A CV should be neat, clear, concise, and chronological. It should highlight your strengths and give clear examples of success (turnover, successfully completed projects, successful advancements, etc.), highlight and prioritize experiences, etc. In short, the CV must be a sales pitch, catchy, attractive, and appealing like a good commercial brochure. It is the key argument for the recruiter's need for you.
2. Are your applications consistent with your skills?
Equally important: are the positions you are aiming for in line with your current skills? Is it realistic to want a financial director position straight out of school? Being realistic doesn't mean not being competitive or optimistic. It means you know, you are aware, of what you can aspire to and what you don't have access to yet…Target the positions that best match your actual skills and you will increase your chances of being called for an interview.
3. Are your skills in line with the reality of the job market?
To put it more bluntly - but very relevant - given the importance of New Information and Communication Technologies: are you up-to-date?
Indeed, if you have never had an interview, this may also be explained by "outdated" skills in the job market. Some fields, such as IT, for example, do not forgive the slightest slowness or inadequate updating. Furthermore, if you work in a highly competitive sector, you must think about highlighting your specificities to have a chance of being called. Assert your added value compared to other candidates; that's the difference…
4. Are you prospecting correctly?
Of course, social networks work, but don't limit yourself. This is not the only recruitment venue. Combine prospecting methods, broaden your exploration fields and do not favor one over another. Open your perspectives, multiply your efforts to increase your chances of being sought after.
Article written by The ReKrute.com team
Here are 5 questions to ask yourself:
1. Is your CV "salesy"?
Let's be honest: presentation matters, and the form of a CV is as important as the content. A CV should be neat, clear, concise, and chronological. It should highlight your strengths and give clear examples of success (turnover, successfully completed projects, successful advancements, etc.), highlight and prioritize experiences, etc. In short, the CV must be a sales pitch, catchy, attractive, and appealing like a good commercial brochure. It is the key argument for the recruiter's need for you.
2. Are your applications consistent with your skills?
Equally important: are the positions you are aiming for in line with your current skills? Is it realistic to want a financial director position straight out of school? Being realistic doesn't mean not being competitive or optimistic. It means you know, you are aware, of what you can aspire to and what you don't have access to yet…Target the positions that best match your actual skills and you will increase your chances of being called for an interview.
3. Are your skills in line with the reality of the job market?
To put it more bluntly - but very relevant - given the importance of New Information and Communication Technologies: are you up-to-date?
Indeed, if you have never had an interview, this may also be explained by "outdated" skills in the job market. Some fields, such as IT, for example, do not forgive the slightest slowness or inadequate updating. Furthermore, if you work in a highly competitive sector, you must think about highlighting your specificities to have a chance of being called. Assert your added value compared to other candidates; that's the difference…
4. Are you prospecting correctly?
Of course, social networks work, but don't limit yourself. This is not the only recruitment venue. Combine prospecting methods, broaden your exploration fields and do not favor one over another. Open your perspectives, multiply your efforts to increase your chances of being sought after.
Article written by The ReKrute.com team
