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Sonya Hooja Co-Founder and COO, Imarticus Learning
A well-rounded resume: First impressions matter and it’s critical to have a resume and covering letter that sticks out of the pile. The way to do that is to customize your resume to the role and the best way to do that is to include a cover letter that tells the employer why you are not just suited for the role or the job but for the company you are applying to. It’s your chance to market your skills. If you have only been asked to submit a one-page resume, then make sure you attach a powerful personal statement. The right skills: Remember that Management Trainee position post grad school where you had no idea whether they would place you in Marketing or HR? That doesn’t exist anymore. No one wants to hire an expensive resource that sits in on meetings and take notes or photocopies. Who photocopies these days anyway? Companies are looking for skill sets, someone who can jump in from day one and add value. This, unlike a beautifully constructed Linked In account or resume, cannot be done overnight. So invest in a short-term course, either online or classroom that can make you shine in an interview and contribute from day one. Vocational education has come a long way from simple apprenticeships. Now you have online courses that last from two days to 6 months where you can learn Financial Modelling, SAS Analytics, Marketing, Advertising and a whole host of other skills. Even if you plan to join a start up to handle their social media, take a small course in social media. You’ll find yourself knowing job specific information that will help you smash the interview. Continuity: In the current zeitgeist of transience, where freelance and project work are the norm, the ability to stick to a job is even more valuable. We are not talking about showing a five-year stint and a watch to boot, but companies do want to see staying power, the ability to see projects through to completion and an ability to execute. If you are not at a job for at least a year or so, it’s unlikely you’re able to accomplish anything of note. It also exhibits the ability to work in a team. Ability to execute: An idea is nothing without execution and it is more important these days when teams are smaller and you have to do more with less. Go into the interview with a plan for the firm, and your job in the firm. But it’s also about the simple stuff. Companies today want independent self-sufficient employees that don’t think its beneath them to schedule meetings and create PowerPoint’s. It’s unlikely you’ll have a secretary or an analyst of your own. Be self reliant and able to adapt. Back to basics: Hard work is not passé milennials and neither is a positive attitude regardless of whether you choose a start up or an established employer. Companies look for happy, positive people with charisma. Companies look for committed people who not just work hard but work smart. Make sure you focus on that in an interview. A carefully constructed social profile: While you can do what you like with your personal Facebook account, realize that what you say on twitter and Linked In is for the world. A Linked In profile is critical these days so make sure your Linked In profile is up to date and reflects the best you have to offer. Source: http://www.afternoondc.in/epaper/EpaperPost.aspx?id=168512
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