By Larry Goldsmith, CWDP, P.E.T.
Do I Need More than One Résumé?
Because no two jobs are really the same, you need more than one résumé. You may “get by” with one résumé if you are applying for the same occupational title each time. But even in this example, you should tweak your résumé to match your skills to the specific criteria listed in the position announcement. However, if you are applying for a variety of different occupational positions, you will need a number of résumés. This also holds true if you are applying for positions in a different industry. You must always tailor your résumé specifically to each position for which you apply.
When is the Best Time to Prepare a Résumé?
The best time to write your résumé is when you don’t need it. Don’t wait until your find yourself out of work or the day you read an ad and it is shouting out that it is the perfect job for you. The ad will most likely say “Submit résumé” and you won’t have a résumé ready to go. It’s like living in a flood zone and not beginning your safety preparation until the river rises. The stress will be too great and you will be more likely to overlook a critical item. The best time to write your résumé is when you can step back and consider what will make you shine as the stronger candidate. However, even then, this is your master résumé, and it should not be the résumé you distribute to gain entry through an interview.
What is the most difficult interview question?
Do you know the most difficult interview question? The most difficult interview question is the one that you did not practice until you sat down in the interview chair. Ask your colleagues and friends what is their most difficult question. Is it:”Tell me about yourself?” ”What your biggest weakness?” How much do you want to earn?” It matters not. These questions are only hard if you wait to figure out the correct answer when you are posed with the question. Bottom-line is know what you are going to say before you go to the interview. Identify your most challenging questions. Write your responses down. Practice them. Bounce your answers off a friend.
You have opportunities at the interview to demonstrate your value but only if you identify the issues before you sit down in the interview chair. Oftentimes the most qualified candidate does not receive the job offer. The offer goes to the person that communicates their skills the best. You can practice your way to interview success.
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