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  As a job seeker, your CV is what will determine whether or not you get invited for an interview. Meaning it is important to ensure your CV is well written and shows that you are the person the employer is looking for. So if you want to get interviews, there are things you need to include in your CV, no matter what position you are applying for. Here’s what you should always include in your CV 1. Your Contact Details This is an important part of your CV. You should never send your CV without including ways the employer can contact you in case they want to invite you for an interview. But that’s not all; you need to ensure that the contact details you put on your CV actually work. You do not want to miss out on an interview opportunity because you gave the wrong contact details or none at all. The details you need to put in the CV are your Name as they appear on your ID, Telephone Number (preferably 2) and your Email Address. 2. Profile Summary According to Rebecca Nyawira, a CV Wr...

  Preparing for a job interview can be an overwhelming task for many job seekers. I mean, where do you even start? How can you anticipate what questions the interviewers will ask? How do you answer questions? The anxiety of thinking about the job interview causes many candidates to panic and make one of the biggest mistakes a job seeker can make – that is ramble on and on. One great way to prevent this during your interview is to follow a structure of answering questions. One popular strategy to use is the  STAR  Technique: S ituation OR  T ask: Describe a situation you were in or a task that you were required to undertake that prepared you (is relevant) to tackle this problem. For instance, “In my old company, I was challenged with the task of _______ that had similar problems” A ction: Describe the action you took to solve the situation. R esults: Describe the outcome. And how you can bring what you learned to the company and their challenges. So now that you know ...

  1. Practice and Prepare Review the typical job interview questions employers ask and practice your answers. Strong answers are those that are specific but concise, drawing on concrete examples that highlight your skills and back up your resume. Your answers should also emphasize the skills that are most important to the employer and relevant to the position. Be sure to review the job listing, make a list of the requirements, and match them to your experience. Note that even the most well-prepared response will fall short if it does not answer the exact question you are being asked. While it’s important to familiarize yourself with best answers, it’s equally important to listen carefully during your interview in order to ensure your responses give the interviewer the information they are looking for. Also, have a list of your own questions to ask the employer ready. In almost every interview, you’ll be asked if you have any questions for the interviewer. It is important to have at...

  Preparing for a job interview can be an overwhelming task for many job seekers. I mean, where do you even start? How can you anticipate what questions the interviewers will ask? How do you answer questions? The anxiety of thinking about the job interview causes many candidates to panic and make one of the biggest mistakes a job seeker can make – that is ramble on and on. One great way to prevent this during your interview is to follow a structure of answering questions. One popular strategy to use is the  STAR  Technique: S ituation OR  T ask: Describe a situation you were in or a task that you were required to undertake that prepared you (is relevant) to tackle this problem. For instance, “In my old company, I was challenged with the task of _______ that had similar problems” A ction: Describe the action you took to solve the situation. R esults: Describe the outcome. And how you can bring what you learned to the company and their challenges. So now that you know ...

  Here are the most common interview mistakes I see people make. 1. Arriving late   Since job candidates often have several interviews with different managers scheduled back to back, two things could happen when you show up late: In simplest terms, you shouldn’t be late to an interview. Ever. 2. Arriving too early On the flip side, arriving too early can also irritate a hiring manager, since it is equally disruptive to their schedule. 3. Not dressing appropriately We recently made some suggestions for what to wear to a job interview, but the importance of your appearance bears repeating: you need to dress the part. 4. Not bringing a resume In an ideal scenario, the hiring manager would be ready with your resume, but days are busy and not every interviewer is organized. 5. Being unprepared. Obvious lack of preparation is an opportunity crusher. And, lack of preparation usually becomes obvious quickly. 6. Having negative body language. If you never smile, have a limp handshake, ...

  As a job seeker, your CV is what will determine whether or not you get invited for an interview. Meaning it is important to ensure your CV is well written and shows that you are the person the employer is looking for. So if you want to get interviews, there are things you need to include in your CV, no matter what position you are applying for. Here’s what you should always include in your CV 1. Your Contact Details This is an important part of your CV. You should never send your CV without including ways the employer can contact you in case they want to invite you for an interview. But that’s not all; you need to ensure that the contact details you put on your CV actually work. You do not want to miss out on an interview opportunity because you gave the wrong contact details or none at all. The details you need to put in the CV are your Name as they appear on your ID, Telephone Number (preferably 2) and your Email Address. 2. Profile Summary According to Rebecca Nyawira, a CV Wr...