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Stand Out In Your Medical Sales Job Interview

What does it take to set yourself apart from the competition in the job interview process?  Is it a killer resume, a brag book, a 30/60/90-day plan, a great LinkedIn profile, smooth interview skills, or how well you prepare for the interview?  Yes, it"s all those things.  AND, it"s more. It"s how you position yourself in relation to your competition.  Who is the hiring manager comparing you with?  How do you stack up?  What do you have to offer?


Tailor-make your Job Search Resume to Match each specific job you apply for

Job search is said to be a job in itself and that it should be treated as a project- this is so true. Once you have your career search plan in place, start preparing a "Master Resume."  What is a "Master Resume?" It is your comprehensive resume, a master document where all your qualifications, skills, experiences, achievements, competencies, attributes and other qualities and characteristics are described and defined. I regard this resume as a working document or a resource from which you have to extract, pick, revise and adjust information for the specific job you have applied for. Within the Human Resources there are various functions such as Organizational Development, HR Strategic Planning, Recruitment, Selection and Placement, Compensation and Benefits, Training and Development, Job Evaluation, Business Process Re-engineering, Performance Management and Health and Wellness among others.  Say you are a Human Resources generalist, in other words, you have working experience of most of the functions in Human Resources, you cannot include in your CV all your working experiences, if the post advertised is a specialist position. When an advertisement wants a Job Evaluation Officer for instance, and you have experience in this line of work, why try to impress the hiring manager with your long list of experiences by providing information about the Strategic Planning or Business Process Re-engineering ð€“ the hiring manager does not want to know all about that, she wants a person who knows something about job analysis and job evaluation,   the core requirements for a Job Evaluation Officer. She wants someone with relevant skills that complements the job as advertised such as analytical skills, ability to work independently without supervision, advance presentation skills, computer skills such as PowerPoint and Excel. When applying for a specific post go to your "Master Resume" and cut out all information which is not a requirement for the post.


Tips on Writing Impressive Resume

1. Writing a long resume is a big no

When you happen to submit resume in large enterprises you will notice that they do not give time in reading long resumes. As much as possible, you should write one that is compressed in 2 pages. Keep in mind to make it brief and concise with all the essential information. You need not include your secondary school attainment unless necessary. However, special achievements such as awards in prestigious competitions can be included. Generally, you should start from your baccalaureate learning experience.

2. Write resume that is objective and factual

If you want to be chosen in your desired position, primarily you should write a truthful and objective resume. A fake document would be a big reason for you to be rejected if the employer finds it out. Remember that when you make untruthful documents it reflects to your personality.

3. Be natural in giving information

Although giving false information is a big mistake it does not follow that you will divulge all your weakness. Thus, it is not right to indicate in your resume that you do not have yet any working experience and very much willing to work any job. This would insinuate that you might be hired in a job not suitable for you.

4. Indicate your desired positions

When you create your resume, it is necessary that you indicate your desired position open in the company you are applying. Indicating the desired position would help you make a tailor-made resume suited for the position and always stress the advantages. However, you should make two individual documents if you think that you are capable in two positions.

On the other hand, if you are planning to apply in government offices, it is vital that you make a concise resume that conveys all the pertinent information. The Selection Advisory Committees or the Human Resources would not spend time in plowing lengthy resumes that have unimportant and irrelevant information. Keep in mind that the document will serve as your reference in meeting the criteria of selection that would be checked by the committee. They will also assess the validity of your information and if you pass the assessment, you will be scheduled for an interview.

To sum it up, you should always remember to create resume that is readable. Avoid making fancy boarders and graphics unless you are applying in a creative industry. Relevant information should be posted in the front and maintain at least two pages resume. However, you can make longer one depending on the relevant information but should not excess four pages.






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