Friday, July 6, 2007

The Tools you need to to get your next Job

1. Customised Cover Letter in Word format - To answer all or most of the Job requirements in the ad (If there are not many matches, DO NOT WASTE your's and the recruiter's time)
2. Precise Resume in Word format - 1 or 2 page summary of your experiences which match the job (They DO NOT want your complete life history)
3. Internet access to research for Interview - Always read up on the company to find out more (There are literally TONS of info on the web. You might find out some problem the company is trying to solve with your hire)
4. Practised pitch for Interview - Rehearse in front of the mirror or with a friend (Especially for TOUGH questions like why did you leave your last company, why were you retrenched, what are your weaknesses, etc)
5. Follow up thank you letter to Interviewer - Simple email thanking them for their time (This shows that you are COURTEOUS as well as ON THE BALL)

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