Optimize your LinkedIn resume/description
Emphasize specific achievements, not just describe duties and areas of responsibility.
Create an engaging elevator pitch
Elevator pitch is a short story about the concept of a product, project or service. The trick is the time limit: the length of the presentation should be such that it can be fully told during the elevator ride, that is, about thirty seconds (100-150 words).
It is best to do this on the example of how exactly your specific experience solved the problems of the company where you previously worked.
Your awareness is a competitive advantage
Get acquainted with the experience of the interviewer, inquire about the company, the values that are written about them in the media. Study the job description to prepare for the competency-based interview. Try to find information about the person who has held or holds the position you are applying for, as well as the types of employees the company typically hires in the department.
Why? This will help you make a list of competencies, qualities and skills that the company needs.
Make a list of your competencies, qualities and skills
Competency interviews provide a chance to showcase your talent, abilities and results.
To prepare, think about the types of competencies the company needs (see the previous point) and think of two or three examples of each. Maybe you helped bring in a new client, trained new employees, increased revenue or optimized costs. Look for numbers that will impress and convince the interviewer of your performance.
Use the STAR method when working on examples
Write for each case:
- S (situation) — situation;
- T (task) — the task that had to be performed;
- A (action) — actions taken to achieve the result;
- R (result) — the result that was obtained.
This is how you structure your story, get to the point and include all the necessary details.
Prepare questions
Think about what is important to you at work, because an interview is a two-way street. Add to the list questions about joint strategy and achievement of goals, you should not ask only about pundiks and social benefits. Because this is also a good opportunity to add pluses to the general impression — that you are really interested in work, and not just in money.
Be proactive and write a follow-up after the interview
For example, thank you for the conversation and comment on the issues that you did not have time to fully disclose, or, if possible, share your work presentations. If you have heard about business pains, offer a solution concept.
Go through your social networks and delete the redundant ones
According to statistics, 70% of recruiters check candidates’ LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok accounts. So, if you don’t want to spoil the experience, it’s better to delete frank content from a recent party or a provocative comment.
Build your personal brand and expand your network
Your brand is your reputation, and your network is your opportunity. Make a list of contacts by sector and company; add to it those you met at conferences, as well as former managers, colleagues, subordinates, suppliers and customers.
Next, rank everyone listed based on two factors: the attractiveness of the opportunities they have to offer and their willingness to help you. After that, write to them, offer to meet and discuss the possibility of cooperation.
Beacon to the recruiters you know that you are open to offers
But before that, fill your LinkedIn profile with relevant content: indicate the results for each job, skills and other keywords. This way, the page will become optimized for SEO, and will also attract more recruiters and recruiters to your LinkedIn profile.
If you receive a rejection, ask for detailed feedback
And if you match the company’s culture, but have gaps in knowledge – make an effort to improve your knowledge and improve yourself.
Source: https://highload.today/uk/blogs/11-porad-yak-otrimati-robotu-v-it-pid-chas-krizi/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=posthighload&fbclid=IwAR3U7WB4iuzp3LEGxH1IJFLdU6iffq1yeWzNDj5Tm4Sux9BIzjRtAnWySCE