The
two critical elements that make a
favourable impression on a potential
employer, are your Resume writing
and Interview skills. Possessing these
skills is a precursor to changing
careers, as they are a vital part
of your marketing material. Here are
some tips for you to make your first
impression a lasting one.
Tips
for resume- writing:
Your
front page is the make or break page
– make sure it captures the key
information
Begin the resume
with a professional summary and achievements
Focus on results
Be concise. Avoid
long paragraphs and overly complicated
language. Ideal size for a resume is
two pages
Concentrate on relevant
experience that usually was gained within
the last 10 to 12 years of work
Your major responsibilities:
planning, tactical, strategic, operational,
budgetary, etc.
New procedures,
practices and processes that you have
introduced or developed
Have a professional
proof-read your resume and provide you
with a comprehensive resume evaluation
Interview
Tips for Senior Management
Be confident
and sound authoritative
State your objectives
and goals very clearly and concisely
When
running through your experience, speak
about your role, responsibilities,
achievements and the reason you're
looking for a change
Do not under-estimate
the intelligence of your interviewer
and ramble
Answer questions
directly, without posing questions in
turn
Take your time in
articulating thoughts
Do not hesitate to
say you don’t know
Stay professional
even when questions lead to personal
territory
Communicate your
vision (big picture) for the role with
the prospective employer
Do a thorough research
on the employer-to-be and communicate
how you can address their wants
