First of all, it is vital that you have a global perspective of what you are doing to look for work and ask yourself if all the steps or stages are aligned, that is, from the construction of resume, the Networking, registration in job portals such as elempleo.com and job interview.
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Putting together a ‘winning’ resume
1. Build a resume that is not very long. It is recommended that it does not exceed two pages; Demonstrate your ability to synthesize and organize.
2. Take care of your writing and spelling.
3. Do not talk too much about your qualities, prioritize work experience and technical knowledge.
4. Don’t forget to mention your achievements; If they are quantifiable, so much the better. Use verbs such as “achieved,” “increased,” “generated,” “incremented,” “overcame,” or “supported.”
5. Briefly explain the functions of the positions you held, but don’t focus only on it.
6. Avoid positions, certifications or studies that are too old or that are not related to the position you are applying for.
“I recommend that you have a clear speech, which is achieved by knowing yourself professionally and knowing what you are really exceptional at, because that will allow you to convey your value offer clearly and concisely,” advised Marcela Rojas, Head hunter for Empodera Talento Humano and career coach at Mar Coaching Atelier.
Also, you should build a resume where you tell the recruiter how you have added value on other occasions and how you would contribute it to the company that hires you.
It is also important to investigate in depth the industry or sector you want to reach, so you will be clear about which tab you would be. That is why you must “analyze and know in what economic moment this sector or company is, the type of people who work there, what their needs are, who are their opinion leaders, who invest, among others,” Rojas explained.
Networking or your network can boost your job search
According to Rojas, you must “interact with people in the sector in which you want to work, follow their referents and participate in groups where information of interest is shared.” In this way you increase the possibility of finding a job offer waiting for you.
The expert even told that “sometimes the offers do not reach to be published, since before a sweep is made between acquaintances and contacts of first and second line.”
Finally, do not stop training. Update yourself on new trends and concepts, do not “let knowledge crystallize”. You can also “participate in forums, seminars, workshops, and talk with colleagues. This will definitely be noticed when you have an interview and it will be a plus point,” Rojas concluded.
Update your resume on, so you’re more likely to be called
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