How To Stand Out In The Jobs Crowd
ave you got what it takes chances of success:
to secure an executive
role? Job hunting is 1. On the Phone
stressful. Just spending time
looking for appropriate jobs in Often, your first direct contact
the paper or on the internet is with a recruitment firm is on the
frustrating and you know that phone. A telephone interview is a
when you find one or two real test of your skills, because
executive appointments that you you can’t use eye contact of body
want to apply for, you will be up language to reinforce what you’re
against a lot of competition. saying; you have to rely on being
prepared, focused and flexible so
Standing out from the crowd is that you create a great
important at every stage of the impression.
process. From your CV to your
final interview, you want to be 2. Your CV
the candidate that impresses.
Whether this is your first The key here is to focus on your
executive position, or you are a achievements and experience,
seasoned senior manager, you making everything you put on your
still need to make your CV directly relevant to the
application and interview position. The internet is awash
different enough to secure the with information on how to make
job. your CV more presentable, but
there are some key points to
If you’re dealing with an remember:
executive recruitment agency,
there are three key areas where • Keep it short
you need to be on top of your • Keep it relevant
game in order to increase your • Put your contact details at the
top arrogance. Use positive language
• Focus on things you've and positive body language, give
achieved, rather than your skills examples to show how you have
achieved results in your current
3. Your interview position and ask intelligent
questions. Make sure you have
The interview for an executive researched the company well
appointment – either as a before your interview and
preliminary with the recruitment double-check the requirements of
agent or a first or second the job.
interview with the company – is
your best opportunity to show The executive appointments market
that you will be an asset to the is a competitive one, and
business. Self-confidence is following these steps could
important, but not to the point increase your chances of success.
where it could be viewed as
About the Author:
Burns Carlton specialises in executive recruitment and is one of the top recruitment advertisers in the UK. For a wide range of executive jobs, and more tips and advice, click on Executive Recruitment.
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