Getting yourself employed:
To be on top of your financial situation you need to make sure your outgoings don’t exceed your incomings the best way to do that is to have a regular income. In this “how to get a job” section debtburn will give you tips and advice on how to write a good CV, prepare for interviews and find that perfect job for you.
The perfect job for you might be anything from a flexible part time job if you’re a student or a career opportunity job if you are a newly graduate or young professional.
The main key to a successful job search and a successful career is knowing what you want to do.
Good things to include in your CV.
Student CV
Your CV is your life story and a way to promote yourself to employers. As soon as you are out of college you should write your CV.
Having a CV ready give you the advantage to instantly apply for any job opportunity you might come across. Make sure you update your CV every time you complete any new degree, training or achievements. As guidance, do this every six months to make sure it contains the latest information.
Every time you apply for a new job, you need to re-write and modify the CV to tailor it to the job you’re applying for. In order to do this you should have researched the company's background as well as identified the best personal traits and qualifications which match with the prescribed job requirements. When you’ve taken the time to tailor your CV you will have a better chance to catch the attention of the prospective employer which might lead to an interview.
A common mistake is for people to draw up a general type of CV and only change the cover letter for each job. Nothing could be more harmful to your chances to get to an interview. Since each job is specific and has special requirements, there is no way how a regular CV can match of all the jobs universally. When the CV is not drawn to highlight why you are the perfect candidate for the company, it is usually rejected.
You should, for best results, have a master CV in your computer which can be easily to fit any job requirements so it can be submitted properly. Therefore it’s important that the master CV is polished to contain each and every facet on your professional and personal life. Then whenever you need you can pick those traits which are best suited to a particular job and wait for that interview letter.
If you don’t already have a CV, start writing now, the sooner the better. When you have the CV written down well, you can start thinking about your strengths and weaknesses and other aspects that you will be able to present better and better. The fact that you have control over the facts and dates will in turn give you increased confidence which will clearly come through in your CV and your interview.
Write your CV in time. Do not wait till the last moment before you need to apply to write your CV. When in hurry and under stress, you will tend to leave out many beneficial points which might otherwise have gained you an interview with the company.
"Be careful in how you invest your time for your future - a small delay submitting your CV may cost you dearly"
Graduate and Young professional CV
Don’t let the competition scare you. Apply highlighting your academic records (if it is good), your personal traits (for example competitive, friendly, deadline oriented, a good organiser, a born leader, etc) which best match with those required for the job.
Mention specific courses or training programs which you might have attended and which might give you a good edge over those who have only the required qualification and work experience. Relate the achievements in a way that benefits the job description.
It might be a good idea to also mention in your CV that you are self-taught person in terms of the latest technological trends and techniques; for example you can learn basic programming, software engineering and design and web designing (among million other such skills) by yourself with the help of the Internet and good book supplements. This demonstrates that you are self motivated. Don’t make these up write only what you really know well as you might be asked in detail question at the interview.
Highlight the fact that you are a fast learner and that you are looking forward to start your career in an established and famous company such as X (the company you are applying for), and an excellent learning experience.
Highlight the fact that you are young, hungry and ready to work hard to prove yourself; many employers love the enthusiasm of the young and the go get it approach which is a good asset for any company.
Offer to get additional training to develop your role (naming the exact courses with their duration) if the job entails it without any interference to the job deliverables.