My name is Kate and I'm a senior who will need to apply soon for a full-time job for when I graduate in May! For those of you in the same boat as me, here is a little bit of advice that I have found to be helpful in the application process. I think it makes the whole thing a lot less intimidating!!
It may seem obvious to read the position descriptions of the jobs you are applying for BEFORE you submit your resume, but you might be surprised at how often they are overlooked. I am currently sitting on a search committee for a new position at Career Services, and just learned that many people are adequately qualified for the job but do not read the position description carefully and forget to include pertinent information on their resume and therefore get overlooked in the application process!! Yikes!
Not only should you read the position description to make sure you are qualified for the job and include the necessary qualifications in your resume, but the position description can be your "secret weapon" to get the job!!
Yes, I said "secret weapon". Read through the description and pick out key adjectives mentioned frequently, analyze the skills and requirements necessary, and look for the assets of the job you could bring to the company. Then, format your resume specifically based on this job description: include those key adjectives, show how you demonstrate the required qualifications in your past experiences, and emphasize how you stand out among the other candidates.
This will help you snag that dream job you've always wanted. Just remember never to lie on your resume but feel free to brag about yourself! By simply reading and thouroughly analyzing that position description-- your secret weapon-- you are that much closer to being the top candidate!!! Yay!
Tuesday, December 5, 2006
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