A resume is designed with one purpose in mind, to generate enough interest in you to get you an interview. 95% of your competition will be eliminated on paper.
If you would like to stay gainfully employed while seeking out new opportunities, do not put your work email on your resume. You should always provide personal emails and telephone numbers for your contact information.
Using dynamic verbs can make your resume stand out. Begin each of your descriptive lines with a power verb. Make sure to keep the tenses consistent using past verbs for past experiences and present verbs for the current ones.
It is important to remember to always stay professional during an interview. Even if the interviewer creates an easy going and relaxed atmosphere, it is vital to remain on your best professional behavior throughout the entire interview.
You want to demonstrate to employers that you have a genuine interest in their organization or company. Always visit the company's website and become familiar with their mission and programs. Research the industry;
At the end of your interview, ask the hiring manager if you are lacking in skills required for the position. This question gives you the opportunity to address any deficits, perceived or real, while at the interview. Go in with a 30-60-90 day plan...
Consider crafting, original, genuine thank you notes the moment you get back to a computer, following the interview. The speed with which you send the notes, and the quality, will make an impact.
Eighty percent of all companies are using ATS (applicant tracking system that scans and digitizes). So when submitting your resume online, make sure to use solid keywords and a Word document format, not a PDF.
Have your CV and the JD in front of you as a point of reference. Do your research on the company. Know the therapeutic areas that they work in: marketed and pipeline products. Research recent news articles.
If you are privately searching for new career opportunities, remember to turn off your LinkedIn 'Notify Your Network' when you edit your profile. If you are connected to your boss and/or colleagues, they may get suspicious about your frequent changes.
Over 80% of companies use social media to recruit and many people are disqualified based on information found online. It is a good idea to periodically...
As a candidate, keep all lines of communication open with your recruiter and the hiring manager. Be honest and open about your career goals. Be realistic about your salary expectations and know exactly what you are looking for to make a career move.
When searching for your next position, read the job description carefully and apply for those positions that only align with your skill set. As recruiters, we have applicants who apply to positions posted on our website that don't come close to what the client…
Do not speak negatively of a past employer or former colleague. Make sure you shed light on what you gained from past employers or colleagues during the interview process. Always turn a negative into a positive.
I recently read an article in SHRM magazine which was written by Lou Adler called Metrics for Better Hires where he states: "Interviews per hire. If a manager needs to see more than four candidates to make a hiring decision, you have a major problem somewhere in your process.
Many companies are using either Skype or FaceTime. Treat this as a formal face to face interview. Do a test run with your recruiter before skyping with the company.
