Are you Job seekers?
Are you looking to change a career?
Do you want to make a better career and salary?
If your answer is YES. You must read this article how to get hired for your dream job.
My goal for this section is to give you a detail information so you can know how to apply for a job and get hired.
After you read this, I hope you
- feel confident going through every phase of the recruitment process.
- have an attention-grabbing cover letter and build a powerful resume.
- can make a great first impression so you will get hired for the job you want.
We live in a tight condition. Every HR (Human Resource) manager try his best to find the right candidate for his company. Thousands of resumes come to him, and he must choose an outstanding person among the thousands of individuals.
The conclusion is you must be one of that remarkable person. But how? How to get hired for the job you want? I will show you the answer, so please read step by step and do the best practice below.
Step by step how to get hired at any job
Let's start the first step.
1. Enhance the cover letters.
This is the first step and crucial step. Why cover letters are vital? Because cover letters can help your resume to be picked and read by a recruiter.A cover letter is the first selection. If you have a bad cover letter, you will be eliminated from the shortlist of the candidate.
In addition to this, a cover letter is one of the deciding factors whether you will be called for an interview or not.
Above is the explanation why a cover letter is a deciding factor that you can go to the next step or not. The company wants to hire the people who can communicate both in oral and written. A cover letter shows them your written communication in general. That's why the recruiter sees and read cover letter to choose the shortlisted candidate to go to next stage.
A cover letter must set appropriately. First is to tell particular opportunity and company. Explore the new opportunity; you can convince the manager that you can give a positive contribution to the company, highlight your skill and experience, and closing statement that you are eager to discuss the job and your contribution to the employer.
What is a cover letter?
This information is necessary for a college student and recent graduate people. A cover letter is a document that introduces you to an employer.A cover letter is one of an essential component of application correspondence. These components are the cover letter, resume, reference sheet (if it's needed), and a transcript (if it's needed).
Fundamental information about cover letter
- It is tailored to the precise position, certain job, particular company.- The essence of a cover letter is to clarify that you are the appropriate person for the position in the company.
- A cover letter is not a restatement of everything you list on your resume.
- The key to impress the recruiter is you have to highlight 4-5 your skills and qualities the employer seems to be seeking.
Research and review the position description first to match them with your qualities.
- Write the cover letter professionally (no typos, grammatical errors, etc.)
Cover letter elements
- Contact information, such as full name, address, email address, phone number.- Employer's contact information.
- Salutation (address your letter to a particular individual).
- First paragraph (your chance to grab the recruiter's attention). It contains an introduction and why you are writing the cover letter, what position you are applying for, etc.
- Middle paragraph.
You must convince the recruiter that you are the right person for the position. Point out your skills/qualities, achievement, etc.
- Closing paragraph.
Restate your interest in the position, then thank the recruiter for considering your application. You should indicate that you will follow-up this letter and ready to discuss further.
- Signature.
2. Write a professional resume
After you impress the recruiter by your good cover letter, he will continue to the next process. Now, he is reading and studying your resume.
Strong resume with the right format has a big chance for being interviewed.
What is resume?
A resume is a summary of your professional highlight and achievement for getting into the desired company.
The purpose of a resume is a marketing tool used to convince an employer of your qualifications. If you grab their attention, you will be interviewed for the next phase of recruitment.
A resume summarizes who you are and what you can do for the company, so resume helps the employer decide whether or not to interview you.
The key information of professional resume
- Resume must present what you have achieved, learned, and demonstrated that might benefit the company (not a work history only).
- The ultimate purpose of a resume is not to obtain a job but to get an interview.
- The reader scans your resume for 30-50 seconds.
Make sure that your resume gives a positive and professional impression.
- Include buzz words in your resume (to catch the reader's attention).
Examples of buzz word for your resume
Buzz word for skills
Communication: explaining, interpreting, listening, speaking, translating, writing, mediating.
Management: evaluating, leading, negotiating, planning, directing, delegating, coordinating, consulting.
Technical: Aligning, assembling, adjusting, installing, observing, repairing, drafting.
Creative: developing, designing, illustrating, inventing, visualizing, improvising.
Research: Calculating, assessing, collecting, diagnosing, evaluating, investigating, examining, investigating.
Problem-solving: validating, recognizing, reasoning, proving, planning, executing, appraising, analyzing.
Clerical: bookkeeping, filing, organizing, recording, computing, compiling, collecting, classifying.
Buzz word for action verb
These are the examples of buzz word for action verb: achieved, adapted, arranged, controlled, converted, decided, delivered, designed, developed, devised, enhanced, expanded, formulated, fulfilled, gained, generated, gathered, implemented, improved, increased, integrated, investigated, launched, led, managed, marketed, mediated, mentored, migrated, monitored, planned, proposed, researched, resolved, simplified, solved, strategized, supervised, supported, tested, transformed, troubleshot.
notes:
Write buzz word (for skills and active verb) into your bulleted accomplishment statement in your resume.
Resume tips
- Do a proofread to eliminate grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors. - Be honest and professional. - Tailor it to a particular position. - Emphasize the most relevant experiences.
- List accomplishments and metrics. For examples: amounts you attain, the number of people you teach, etc.
- If you fresh graduate, include college experiences that show your leadership.
- Minimal categories which must include into the resume: contact information, skills summary, education, employment summary, achievement.
- At achievement section, you must use action verb/buzz word in the correct tense that completely describe what you have done.
- Let someone else read it so that he can give you feedback.
- Use high-quality paper and printer (if you give it as hardcopy).
the employer call me to make a schedule at a specified time.
Many companies conduct an initial phone interview to assess and determine the best-qualified candidates for the next recruitment phase. Usually, this stage is called pre-screen candidates. Once the candidate was picked, a recruiter will offer in-person interviews.
Based on this fact, you have to be well prepared to make a great impression and go one step closer to landing the job.
- The employer/the recruiter/the interviewer will see your initial greeting on the phone.
- The interviewer will evaluate your enthusiasm and tone of voice.
- They will see your way to answer the question whether vaguely or directly (to the point).
- They will observe you whether you ask questions to them or not.
- They will know whether you did research the company and job position or not.
- They will try to understand did you express an interest in the next stage of recruitment.
- They will try their best to know that your skill/attitude/knowledge/experiences/achievement are in harmonious with the job (task/responsibilities/duties, company culture, etc.)
1. Show them that you are very interested and perform a serious action to be ready to work.
Some indications that you are very well prepared in doing phone interview:
a. In setting the phone interview appointment:
- Restate the certain date and certain time to confirm the exact time when the interview will be held.
- Ask the employer, will the employer call you or are you expected to call the company?
- Ask the company, how long will the interview be held?
- Ask them, will you speak with one person or more?
- Ask them, is this phone interview or video interview?
b. Once you know exactly the answer, make a special preparation for this.
Further phone interview preparation:
- Charge your mobile phone, so that you have fully charged battery when the interview is held.
- If you use a landline phone, make sure there is no call several minutes before the interview is held, so that the employer can call you directly.
- If you perform video conference (for example via Skype or Google Hangout, etc.), make sure your internet connection and your gadget/laptop are ready.
- If you have the video conference, prepare your professional dress.
- Choose your special location in your home, for example, your workroom, your library, your living room, or your private room, etc. So you can enjoy and feel comfortable being interviewed.
- Prepare clock or watch. It helps you to focus on the interview.
- Make sure you have a glass of water to drink.
2. Print the documents you have sent to the employer, such as cover letter, resume, and so on. If there is a document that employer has sent you, print it too.
3. Take any notes from above documents. It helps you to focus and remember your achievements and skills.
4. Tone and voice quality.
For enhancing a tone, you can do following:
- Smile (even though it can't be seen if you do a phone interview).
- Breathing can be more noticeable and distracting, so make sure to hold your phone handles away from your mouth/nose when listening. And keep your phone receiver (handles) nearer your chin that to your nose when talking.
- Have a self-confident and enthusiastic voice.
- Try to avoid "yes" or "no" only answer.
5. Don't allow dead air.
Perform this tips:
- Have a list of questions (written well in your paper) to fill time.
- Use a verbal response when you think more time in answering the question.
Instead of saying "umm" or "hmmm" or silence, you can use a statement like " please allow me a minute to collect my thoughts" or "please allow me a second to consider your question."
6. Don't eat or chew gum while interviewing.
7. Take notes for future use.
8. Get your document (point number 2) in front of you (near you). It is very helpful for reference.
9. Perform a lot of practice with your friend before doing an interview.
10. Prepare for the interview by researching the position (job description), the company, and the people with whom you will be interviewed.
11. List all possibilities of questions and prepare the answer that relates to the position and the company and answer which focus on the competencies of the job.
12. Stay calm, feel comfortable, and take a few seconds to think about the question before responding, then answer the question clearly.
13. Ask for clarification (confirmation) when you are not sure what point is being asked.
14. Be in a quiet place (turn off the TV, radio, tell your family or roommate to be quiet).
15. Do not interrupt the interviewer when he is speaking.
16. Send a thank-you note right after the phone interview to show the employer that you are interested in the job.
Finally, the time has come. Now, you are in front of the employer/interviewer.
This stage is a crucial phase in the recruitment process. Why is this a critical step? The answer, Job is got in the interview. No matter how good you are looking on paper (resume and cover letter), no matter how many people recommend you, you only get the job offer if you pass the interview.
The fundamental point in this particular process is to get the first impression. The impression is obtained by building a good rapport with the employer. A good rapport is achieved by being receptive to the interviewer's style. It is vital because interviewers may make decisions in the first six minutes. The conclusion is to try hard to perform well to get the first impression, building a good rapport, and do an appropriate body language at the beginning of the interview (from the start of the interview).
Read the tips below for proper preparation.
2. Make sure you bring a watch.
3. Make sure you make a confirmation about the interview time (date and time exactly).
4. Smile and feel confident when you enter the office when you meet the security, meet the receptionists or secretaries, and all the people there.
The main point is to treat everyone there with respect and courtesy because the employer may ask them their impression of you (as a candidate).
5. Enter the interviewer room with a smile and confident, then do a warm handshake.
6. Make eye contact and do a good body language to show that you are open, confident, enthusiast, and capable of filling the position.
7. Speak with appropriate volume, clearly, and confidently.
8. Show that you have researched and observed the employer. For example positively comment on something good you see in the office, make a positive comment about the company or organization and how you can contribute to it.
9. Be a good listener.
10. Show the employer that you are very interested in the position by asking your own questions.
11. Close the meeting in a suitable manner. For example: ask when they make a decision or what the next step will be. And say thank you for the meeting.
12. Brainstorm questions the employer may ask you and prepare the best answer.
13. Bring your documents copy (cover letter, resume transcript, etc.) for reference.
14. Concentrate on the interview by turning off your mobile phone.
15. Make sure your voice is loud enough in that room.
18. Try best to avoid negative body language/gestures, such as twitching leg, say "um" or "hmmm", bowing, and so on.
19. Ask the interviewer to repeat and clarify the question if you don't understand the question.
20. Answer the question honestly.
21. Prepare your own question, such as job duties, work atmosphere, training, when they plan to fill the position when they notify the right person to fill the position, and so on.
22. Good closing by warm handshaking, thank the interviewer, reiterate that you are very interested in the position, and finally leave them with a smile.
23. After the interview, complete any follow-up instruction if any, such as sending your transcripts.
24. Send a thank-you letter to let the employer know that you appreciated employer time and hospitality.
- Employer website.
- Look for press, annual report, and so on.
- Local business or papers about the employer.
- Company page in social media, such as Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
- Your professional network.
- Informational interviews with a current employee or past employee.
What information must be gathered? The information about context to the role you are interested, facts about the employer, company cultures, and so on.
3. Be prepared for phone interview
Today, your first interview with an employer may take place over the phone. I have had an experience about this. Once I submitted my application, three days afterthe employer call me to make a schedule at a specified time.
Many companies conduct an initial phone interview to assess and determine the best-qualified candidates for the next recruitment phase. Usually, this stage is called pre-screen candidates. Once the candidate was picked, a recruiter will offer in-person interviews.
Based on this fact, you have to be well prepared to make a great impression and go one step closer to landing the job.
How employer evaluate the candidate in phone interview
Below are the things which you must concern if you want to succeed in the phone interview.
- The interviewer will evaluate your enthusiasm and tone of voice.
- They will see your way to answer the question whether vaguely or directly (to the point).
- They will observe you whether you ask questions to them or not.
- They will know whether you did research the company and job position or not.
- They will try to understand did you express an interest in the next stage of recruitment.
- They will try their best to know that your skill/attitude/knowledge/experiences/achievement are in harmonious with the job (task/responsibilities/duties, company culture, etc.)
Phone interview tips
1. Show them that you are very interested and perform a serious action to be ready to work.
Some indications that you are very well prepared in doing phone interview:
a. In setting the phone interview appointment:
- Restate the certain date and certain time to confirm the exact time when the interview will be held.
- Ask the employer, will the employer call you or are you expected to call the company?
- Ask the company, how long will the interview be held?
- Ask them, will you speak with one person or more?
- Ask them, is this phone interview or video interview?
b. Once you know exactly the answer, make a special preparation for this.
Further phone interview preparation:
- Charge your mobile phone, so that you have fully charged battery when the interview is held.
- If you use a landline phone, make sure there is no call several minutes before the interview is held, so that the employer can call you directly.
- If you perform video conference (for example via Skype or Google Hangout, etc.), make sure your internet connection and your gadget/laptop are ready.
- If you have the video conference, prepare your professional dress.
- Choose your special location in your home, for example, your workroom, your library, your living room, or your private room, etc. So you can enjoy and feel comfortable being interviewed.
- Prepare clock or watch. It helps you to focus on the interview.
- Make sure you have a glass of water to drink.
2. Print the documents you have sent to the employer, such as cover letter, resume, and so on. If there is a document that employer has sent you, print it too.
3. Take any notes from above documents. It helps you to focus and remember your achievements and skills.
4. Tone and voice quality.
For enhancing a tone, you can do following:
- Smile (even though it can't be seen if you do a phone interview).
- Breathing can be more noticeable and distracting, so make sure to hold your phone handles away from your mouth/nose when listening. And keep your phone receiver (handles) nearer your chin that to your nose when talking.
- Have a self-confident and enthusiastic voice.
- Try to avoid "yes" or "no" only answer.
5. Don't allow dead air.
Perform this tips:
- Have a list of questions (written well in your paper) to fill time.
- Use a verbal response when you think more time in answering the question.
Instead of saying "umm" or "hmmm" or silence, you can use a statement like " please allow me a minute to collect my thoughts" or "please allow me a second to consider your question."
6. Don't eat or chew gum while interviewing.
7. Take notes for future use.
8. Get your document (point number 2) in front of you (near you). It is very helpful for reference.
9. Perform a lot of practice with your friend before doing an interview.
10. Prepare for the interview by researching the position (job description), the company, and the people with whom you will be interviewed.
11. List all possibilities of questions and prepare the answer that relates to the position and the company and answer which focus on the competencies of the job.
12. Stay calm, feel comfortable, and take a few seconds to think about the question before responding, then answer the question clearly.
13. Ask for clarification (confirmation) when you are not sure what point is being asked.
14. Be in a quiet place (turn off the TV, radio, tell your family or roommate to be quiet).
15. Do not interrupt the interviewer when he is speaking.
16. Send a thank-you note right after the phone interview to show the employer that you are interested in the job.
4. Standing out during in-person interview (face to face interview)
Finally, the time has come. Now, you are in front of the employer/interviewer.
This stage is a crucial phase in the recruitment process. Why is this a critical step? The answer, Job is got in the interview. No matter how good you are looking on paper (resume and cover letter), no matter how many people recommend you, you only get the job offer if you pass the interview.
The fundamental point in this particular process is to get the first impression. The impression is obtained by building a good rapport with the employer. A good rapport is achieved by being receptive to the interviewer's style. It is vital because interviewers may make decisions in the first six minutes. The conclusion is to try hard to perform well to get the first impression, building a good rapport, and do an appropriate body language at the beginning of the interview (from the start of the interview).
Read the tips below for proper preparation.
In-person interview tips
1. Make sure that you know the location correctly, and come 15 minutes before the appointment.2. Make sure you bring a watch.
3. Make sure you make a confirmation about the interview time (date and time exactly).
4. Smile and feel confident when you enter the office when you meet the security, meet the receptionists or secretaries, and all the people there.
The main point is to treat everyone there with respect and courtesy because the employer may ask them their impression of you (as a candidate).
5. Enter the interviewer room with a smile and confident, then do a warm handshake.
6. Make eye contact and do a good body language to show that you are open, confident, enthusiast, and capable of filling the position.
7. Speak with appropriate volume, clearly, and confidently.
8. Show that you have researched and observed the employer. For example positively comment on something good you see in the office, make a positive comment about the company or organization and how you can contribute to it.
9. Be a good listener.
10. Show the employer that you are very interested in the position by asking your own questions.
11. Close the meeting in a suitable manner. For example: ask when they make a decision or what the next step will be. And say thank you for the meeting.
12. Brainstorm questions the employer may ask you and prepare the best answer.
13. Bring your documents copy (cover letter, resume transcript, etc.) for reference.
14. Concentrate on the interview by turning off your mobile phone.
15. Make sure your voice is loud enough in that room.
18. Try best to avoid negative body language/gestures, such as twitching leg, say "um" or "hmmm", bowing, and so on.
19. Ask the interviewer to repeat and clarify the question if you don't understand the question.
20. Answer the question honestly.
21. Prepare your own question, such as job duties, work atmosphere, training, when they plan to fill the position when they notify the right person to fill the position, and so on.
22. Good closing by warm handshaking, thank the interviewer, reiterate that you are very interested in the position, and finally leave them with a smile.
23. After the interview, complete any follow-up instruction if any, such as sending your transcripts.
24. Send a thank-you letter to let the employer know that you appreciated employer time and hospitality.
Doing a research
I have mentioned above about pre-interview research. These are the ways to find out more information about the employer:- Employer website.
- Look for press, annual report, and so on.
- Local business or papers about the employer.
- Company page in social media, such as Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
- Your professional network.
- Informational interviews with a current employee or past employee.
What information must be gathered? The information about context to the role you are interested, facts about the employer, company cultures, and so on.
Final thoughts
This is the end of writing. Actually, after being interviewed, you will get an offer and do a negotiation to discuss benefits, start working, etc. But, this article focus on how you get hired (get an offer for the dream position in the company). So, I will write about the things after passing the interview in the next article.
I finish my tips here, and I hope you obtain beneficial information and feel confident to pursue the job you love and dream.
Honestly, it is not easy, but if you try your best, patient, and persistent, you will stay on track and finally got the job you want.
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