Fresh graduates usually find it difficult to survive the long and vigorous competition awaiting them in the labour market. Definitely, there are already more experienced graduates who are also fighting for the same slot. There is no need to be intimidated. This article is to help you compete effectively and efficiently by putting up an outstanding CV/ Resume that will get you called up.
- 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 qualifications and work experience. Relate the achievements in such a way that it should show you as a theoretical expert in certain angles. Apply highlighting your academic record (if it is good), and your personality traits that best match with those required for the job.
- You might also mention in your CV that you are a self-taught person in terms of the latest technological trends and techniques. For example, that 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. Be prepared to be asked in detail questions at the interview though – so be careful that you write only what you really know well.
- Highlight the fact that you are a fast learner and that you are looking forward to starting your career in an established and famous company such as X (the company you are applying for), and view it as an excellent learning experience
- Highlight the fact that you are young, raring to go and are ready to work hard to prove yourself; many employers love the enthusiasm of the young and the go-go approach which is very good for the company.
- Offer to get additional training (naming the exact courses with their duration) if the job entails it, without any interference to the job deliverables.
Project the following:
- a positive attitude towards the application for the job
- a hard-working nature, ready and willing to upgrade and work hard for it
- a desire to be part of a leader in the industry (if not chose one of the best attributes of the company and mention that)
- a desire to start your career with one of the best in the market
- willingness to learn and work hard towards the company’s goals
- high expectation and sincere wish to meet the interviewer for a further assessment of your fit to the job
- your skill set presented from school and college are the promise of a good match for the job requirements
- have two good references who could back you up word for word in case it is necessary
If a company is looking for six months to one year experience, it is worth it to give it a try – and if your CV is presented well, you will most likely receive a call letter despite the required experience.
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