Medyo hindi madali ang buhay ngayon. The U.S. recession undoubtedly affects everyone. Many family breadwinners may have found themselves trying to weather the existing financial storm. Many may be joining the job market fresh from school. Many may have unfortunately been the victims of job cuts and are now looking for new work. In either case, there may be two steps to take before landing a job — getting your resume out there and, if found interesting by a prospective employer, preparing for an interview.
There many tips on writing a good resume, but perhaps we start with the basic: Keep it short and simple, tailored on the needs of your target employer. Put the more important and relevant qualifications up front. Use conventional English. In a competitive global working environment, you need an outstanding resume to get one foot in the door. While getting hired is the ultimate purpose of a resume, the immediate purpose is to get an interview. You can read more of the Basic Tips in Writing a Good Resume at Pinoy-Business.com.
After management notices your resume and gets interested enough on you, you’re all set for the next stage of the hiring process — the job interview. This could be quite intimidating, specially for the first-timers, so prepare. Get to know the prospective employer, its background and the people behind it. Learn about the position that your applying for, and your qualifications that meet the demands of the position. This will prepare you for the type of questions that may be asked and help you prepare for the appropriate answers. This may also impress them with your interest in the company. Review your resume, as you will most likely be asked about items in it. Be honest and make sure your answers match what’s written on your resume. Read the rest of the Ten Tips for a Successful Job Interview also at Pinoy-Business.com.
All set.
