Getting that next job can be a challenge. To help you present your best self, Gail Cruikshank, Talent Director from the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation, joined me on WJON.
photo – Jay Caldwell
photo – Jay Caldwell
Cruikshank says everyone should be resume ready. You never know when that perfect opportunity may present itself either internally or externally.
Top Takeaways to prepare to interview
● Do your homework – research companies – website/social sites/reviews
● Ask for intel, feedback from friends/colleagues etc
● Focus on opportunities and not the industry
Tips for helping you (and your resume) stand out
1) Explain why you chose your career path
● Shows enthusiasm for your work
● Share reasons for choosing career and personal connections
● Explain other fields you may have worked in prior or gaps in work history and why
that time was well spent or beneficial to you now.
2) Have a Vision
● Be prepared to speak to future –career path vision
● Share examples of your performance, skill set and/or work
● Demonstrate how your experiences/strengths are the best fit for the job
3) Align your resume to highlight the key traits/experiences the employer is seeking
4) Describe your job responsibilities well
● Describe honestly, thoroughly and accurately
● Highlight significant accomplishments, elaborate on your learnings
5) Be Prepared to brag (a little)
● Identify a major accomplishment for each previous position
● Specify your role, responsibilities and outcomes
Top Takeaways
● Presentation
● Professionalism
● Think before you speak
● Transitional skills
● Remain positive at all times
● Be sure to have questions prepared for the interview
● Share your passions/volunteer interest
Ways to ensure Employer interview process is effective and welcoming:
● 100% focused on the interview/candidate. Allow time for quality conversation
● Review the resume before the interview to identify specific questions to ask, etc
● Engage more than 1 person in the interview to compare feedback
● Keep the applicant posted on progress/next steps with EVERY CANDIDATE
● Ensure you have a career path for each and every employee to provide opportunities for growth.
In closing, to share ideas/feedback with Gail Cruikshank, go to www.greaterstcloud.com where you can find several employer resources. www.greaterstcloudshines highlights all you our community has to offer in addition to job opportunities within a 3 – county region.
If you’d like to listen to my conversation with Gail Cruikshank, it is available below.
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