Do you have doubts about your resume and your job search? This document is vital to attract the attention of your recruiter. If you meet all the requirements of the vacancy, but don’t know how to incorporate them into an attractive, easy-to-read resume, your opportunity could be at risk.
In a live broadcast on the networks of we have the participation of Claudia Navia, commercial director of Nexarte and expert in organizational development, human management and personnel administration.
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The guest gave six useful tips to all users of the portal who are organizing their resume and are looking for work:
1. Prepare your resume correctly
It’s not about being too extensive and putting miles of certifications. The most important thing is to know that the resume does not serve to apply to all vacancies.
I advise that the candidate modify and establish a resume according to the vacancy to which he is applying, so he can tell the recruiter why he is the best candidate for the offer, described Navia in #CharlasElEmpleo.
2. It makes a difference if your first contact with the vacancy is with a recruiter or profiler
Generally, the recruiter performs a very technical process, comparing the requirements of a vacancy with the applicant’s resume.
The first impression or reading is a crucial moment to draw attention in the selection process
Therefore, according to the expert, “you have to help the recruiter identify which of the requirements of the vacancy you meet in your experience and training.”
3. Evaluate your level of adaptation to the position
You must present a resume that is consistent with the job offer, do it consciously and do not apply to everything you see.
Apply, ideally, to the charges that you consider that you meet at least 90% of the requirements.
4. Be very honest and consistent with your resume
When entering a selection process, you must be very clear and transparent, tell things as they are and do not leave concerns in the coach.
Don’t ‘inflate’ your work experience or education; Don’t falsify your achievements or positions either. You must put real and relevant elements for the job you are aspiring to.
5. Beware of references and contacts
Make sure your work and personal references have active touch points. “It is important that the email or telephone, which is used for reference verification, are updated to check and people can give a reference of the candidate,” said the commercial director of Nexarte.
6. Prepare for the interview
Although at this point you have probably already passed the resume filter, there is no last recommendation left.
Tell the recruiter how you can get to position yourself in that position, why you are the ideal candidate; Tell them what challenges you have gone through and how you have overcome them. As well as the failures you have had.
The importance of ‘skills’ and soft skills for the recruiter
On the other hand, also had the participation of Juan Pablo Chaustre, member of the Board of Directors ACOSET (Colombian Association of Temporary Services Companies) and general manager of Staffing of Colombia.
Chaustre left valuable advice to all the participants of the broadcast. “Before, the trajectory and studies were largely taken into account; Now soft skills are a determining factor in the profile and resume of people, as well as technological skills, the ability to simplify processes and self-management.