Dumbing down Job Search and Interviews

Hunting for a job can be taxing on anyone! Fresher or a professional with extensive experience, everyone is prone to the ‘Butterfly in the tummy’ effect! To make matters worse, job seekers dive right into the internet to get advice from a completely unknown entity who would have a better job to do, if actually employed, than dishing out funny anecdotes online.

Keeping the run of the mill jargon away, this article focuses on the basic of things which will make your hunt for a better opportunity not only simple but also an enjoyable affair. And yes, the transition period can be an enjoyable period of your career with the air of uncertainty coupled to the limitless possibility that lies ahead.

Keeping it under the radar

If you are looking for a change from your present job, the best way to do so is to keep your interview adventures under wraps. Update your Linkedin profile intelligently without your higher-ups being notified about your intensions. Never attend a Job interview during work hours and more importantly giving fake reasons for your day off.

Resume – Crisp, simple and focused

Your resume can be the single most important tool for landing up in a job! Many recruiters meet loads talent which makes short listing a pain! The resume comes to your rescue so make it shine! A cleanly presented resume that does not beat around the bush is what it takes to impress an interviewer who is combing through dozens of resumes a day.

Save the day!

Believe it or not, most corporate job openings are not all about filling in a position for a routine work schedule. Each designation, no matter how trivial it might sound on paper has niggles which the management would love to solve by hiring a fresh talent. Make sure you portray you superhero skills by enquiring about such possible problems and potential solutions to it during the interview.

Focus on yourself – Avoid comparisons

Be it an interview or the work floor, avoid comparisons at all costs. Shine like a star but never run the race to be the brightest. Show what uniqueness you bring to the table and let that do the talking for you. Never feel intimidated by a peer or never give in to the urge to intimidate someone just cause you are more experienced in the organization or hold a higher position. In an interview make sure you do not boast of your own achievements but rather emphasis on what you were able to achieve as a team.

All these small things add up to make a huge impact first up. At the end of the day, keep it simple and be yourself, if you end up clearing the interview, be prepared to express yourself, as showcased!