| Spell out your willingness clearly Evaluate the organization that you are applying to. Multinational companies expect their employees to change their place of operation from time to time. If you have no objections to that, then tell them so. Indicate clearly your willingness to work in any place in the country. This is a point that will work in your favour. If the profile indicates traveling and you are game for it, do spell out your willingness to travel. Similarly it is important to clearly state the number of languages you know and your level of proficiency in them. This will indicate the best region for you to operate in. On the job training There are many organizations that provide on the job training too, for this you require an open and positive attitude. If an organization offers on the job training, it does not reflect poorly on your existing qualifications but rather it aims to supplement and mould your skills to the requirements of the job. So, before applying, do your homework and find out about the organization and if on the job training is the norm, do indicate your willingness to enhance your skills. Writing CVs You are looking for a job and want to present yourself in the best possible manner to an employer. What do you do? You write a 'CV' (Curriculum Vitae - Latin for 'Life Story' called in some countries as a 'Resume'. CVs are looked at differently depending upon the nature of the employer. Principally, it is important to follow the correct practice of your culture and country but balance it with the employers' needs. What are CVs used for? CVs or Resumes are about presenting an impressive image of you to an employer. Employers look at a hundred CVs for the same job and finally choose only one. So what would make them choose you? Tips for a writing a CV Be Innovative! Consider finding out more about the job you are applying for. Analyze your personal skills, talents, education, work experience and compare them with skills required for that job. Do you have enough information about the job? Spend some time researching details about the job(s) that interest you and information about the employer. Personal Details Include your name, home address, college address, phone number, email address, date of birth and also your gender if it is not obvious form your name! Also include your homepage URL if you have a good one. (It makes an impression) Education Include the different places where you have studied- (most recent education first). Include subjects, courses taken in each year of study. Include any special project, thesis or other work completed during this period. The Pre-college courses (Junior college, high school, etc.) details should be included. Work Experience List out your most recent experience first. Give the name of the employer, job title and your own job function. Part-time work experience should be included. Interests Employers will be particularly interested in your leadership qualities and your ability to innovate and contribute to their company's success. They would like to know the various responsibilities you have previously taken up and completed. Personal hobbies do not interest them as much as your role as a leader. Give details if any, of your participation as an organizer for any social event. Skills Ability in other languages, computing experience and extra curricular like debates, etc. should be included. References Include two names - one from your place of study and one from any work situation you have had. Make sure eligible people who have worked with you or have corresponded with you give these references. Also give their contact numbers. |