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  Your resume is the first scope to create an impactful impression on the person interviewing you. Remember, your resume is the message bearer to the hiring person on behalf of you. A well-crafted resume will help you get you through the first phase of the shortlisting process. And in this challenging scenario of 2020, when the competition has got more stringent for the job seekers, they need to find the right way of portraying their profile. And to do that, one needs to have professional resume writing formats that can create an impactful impression on the hirer. With time, resume writing patterns have changed based on the evaluation process and feasibility. As per the current scenario, three basic resume writing formats are widely in use. And based on your profile, you can choose any of these resume writing formats to use in 2020. To determine the best resume format for you, you need to understand the better technique to portray your profile. And the ideal choice will entirely de...

A Senior Sales professional Ramesh (not real name) with 15 years plus experience had sent me his Resume. Ramesh is known to me as a professional. I realized was that the Resume had  less than half the impact  considering his talents, skills, and expertise. It did not introduce me to  the WHOLE person, Ramesh.  I asked him “  Why have you not emphasized key skills and achievements which are your differentiators? ” He said, “  I know but how does one present everything in a  Resume ? ”. Though I appreciated his point of view, I also know that a well-written resume (2 pages) is very effective. Additionally, in today’s digital times, a LinkedIn profile has also got to be used. It is used to supplement your efforts in building your brand image. I studied his LinkedIn profile and noticed that like most senior professionals, he was  not active.  And he had  not paid any attention  to  crafting  his LinkedIn Profile. And the conte...

During my  Interview Coaching Sessions  with professionals, I am often asked – the most common interview questions. “When the interviewers ask me  Do you have any questions , what should my response be? Should I ask a few questions? If yes, then what kind? Or should I just say  no,  but would that reflect well on me as a candidate?” The kind of interview questions you as a candidate can ask would depend upon whether it is your  first interview  or your  final interview . Since my goal is to help you  Get S hortlisted  or assist you in picking up job offers with good career prospects, let me share with you  What Kind of Interview Questions will Impress the Interviewer  in the first interview. You may pick and choose from the lot depending upon the situation. If the interviewer offers an opportunity to ask questions, it is great for you to capitalise on it. Alternatively, you can politely ask “ Can I ask a few questions ...

In order to get your dream job, it’s a must to have a nicely written  Resume , mentioning some great  Resume Adjectives . It is imperative to understand the importance of  Resume Adjectives  and how it can put a great impact on uplifting your profile in front of the employer. What is  Resume Adjectives? These are the  resume words  that define your professionalism, personality, and behavior that has the power to make a memorable and compelling  Job  application. Here are some  powerful adjectives  that help the employer to understand your suitability for the required Job. These are called power adjectives because it adds value or quality to the sentence you form. How to add  Resume Adjectives  in a Resume? There are basically two ways to add adjectives in your resume. Put adjectives in front of “Noun” Put adjectives at the end of the sentence. By using these ways, you can  emphasize  the skill...

For many years this has been a question to a lot of people, while searching jobs that, “ What to put on a resume”?  If you’re a fresh graduate or an experienced working professional, if you are switching a job, or switching the industry, this article is going to help you in understanding the main elements that you must mention in it. What to Put on a Resume? To understand this better we must know “How a resume works”? Well, it is a document that shows your abilities and your background history in a professional manner in front of the employer. It carries information that helps the employer to understand that you are the right person for the required job. To make it  look   good and professional, you can use a basic  format  or templates that are available online. Before you send a resume, you must prepare a  cover letter  containing a brief about your qualification and your role in the current job, so that the employer gets an idea about you...

The common job mistakes most job seekers make is that they depend upon a limited network of professionals who they are familiar with and think that just by sharing their Resume with them, they will receive an interview call. Getting an interview call remains the biggest challenge for most job seekers because the candidate’s focus is not on the ‘value’ he/she gets (which is the most critical component) because of the anxiety of finding a job. And it is understandable because  Job Search  is a frustrating experience with lots of common job mistakes. As 95% of mid to senior candidates who are job seekers come across as frustrated because of the following: It has been months and perhaps a year that they are looking for a job, however, there is no response from the hiring managers to their applications. They have been speaking to references but the most common response they receive is – “ they will revert when there is a vacancy.” However, it need not be if your entir...