What to do when you are a fresher?
A fresher is a fresh graduate by definition. What should you do if you are a fresher who will compete for regular jobs where other more experienced people will apply:
Do not be intimidated about the competition. Apply highlighting your academic records (if it is good), your personal traits (for example extremely friendly, deadline oriented, a good organizer, 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 such a way that ti should show you as a theoretical expert in certain angles
You might 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. Be prepared to be asked in detail question at the interview though - so be careful that you write only what you really know well
Highlight the fact that you are young, rearing 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
Highlight the fact that you are a fast learner and that you are looking forward to start your career in a established and famous company such as X (the company you are applying for), and an excellent learning experience
Offer to get additional training (naming the exact courses with their duration) if the job entails it without any interference to the job deliverables.
Overall ensure that you project:
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 to work hard towards the company's goals
high expectation and sincere wish to meet the interviewer for a further assessment of the fit to the job
your skills set presented in the 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
The fact that you are a fresher should not deter you
Make your CV an interesting introduction document
Make your CV an interesting introduction document
You must be aware that the CV is that key which unlocks the gate of the company for you. You want the job, you are ready for it - but have your really got the right key? How do you make your CV an interesting document?
Always write a new CV for each job, specifically designing them to answer and highlight the relevant information about yourself as regards to the job requirements; never give a standard formal CV to one and all - in case you do, do not expect great results from such a delivery
Always draw he employers interest towards your best plus points which would be show you as one of the most eligible for the job applied for
Collect enough information about the company and the job in question to know exactly what points are the employers looking for so you can match your best talents to match those particular points of the requirement
Be aware of the market trends regarding the latest technology, latest training, latest jargons that are relevant to the job. Use those in sufficient quantity to show that you are abreast with the times
The formatting of the CV should be pleasant to the eyes in alignment, typesetting (the font should preferably be Arial or Times New Roman with a size between 11 - 12 pt), margins, paper quality - each and every aspect should be chose with the company and job you are applying for in mind. For example for a computer professional a highly professional, latest technology and software CV would be very appropriate; while for an advertising or copy writing job a colorful and innovative style would prove your credentials even before the employer read your CV
Use the key aspects that the employers are looking for correctly and throughout the CV - this will not only attract their attention but also highlight your overall awareness
Keep the CV crisp and easy to read, using proper highlighting tactics for different areas you need to attract the employers attention to - often the employers has only a few brief few seconds' time to glance through the CV and make his/her decision whether he/she interested to know more or not
Keep it interesting with short sentences if you need to elaborate and bullet points when you need to list - so a person can scan the contents without effort and also enjoy what they read
You need to build the expectations of the employer slowly but steadily so he/she will want to interview you; use the right formatting applicable to that company, region or country. Incorrect formatting often leads to rejection since the person cannot re-organize his/her way of thinking only for a stray CV
Highlight clearly what value you can add to the job and the company so they can appreciate the value addition you can bring in
The above list is by no means exhaustive. Your CV should generally speaking, invite the employer to know you better, create a good first impression, and open the possibility in their mind that you might be the right candidate for the job.
You must be aware that the CV is that key which unlocks the gate of the company for you. You want the job, you are ready for it - but have your really got the right key? How do you make your CV an interesting document?
Always write a new CV for each job, specifically designing them to answer and highlight the relevant information about yourself as regards to the job requirements; never give a standard formal CV to one and all - in case you do, do not expect great results from such a delivery
Always draw he employers interest towards your best plus points which would be show you as one of the most eligible for the job applied for
Collect enough information about the company and the job in question to know exactly what points are the employers looking for so you can match your best talents to match those particular points of the requirement
Be aware of the market trends regarding the latest technology, latest training, latest jargons that are relevant to the job. Use those in sufficient quantity to show that you are abreast with the times
The formatting of the CV should be pleasant to the eyes in alignment, typesetting (the font should preferably be Arial or Times New Roman with a size between 11 - 12 pt), margins, paper quality - each and every aspect should be chose with the company and job you are applying for in mind. For example for a computer professional a highly professional, latest technology and software CV would be very appropriate; while for an advertising or copy writing job a colorful and innovative style would prove your credentials even before the employer read your CV
Use the key aspects that the employers are looking for correctly and throughout the CV - this will not only attract their attention but also highlight your overall awareness
Keep the CV crisp and easy to read, using proper highlighting tactics for different areas you need to attract the employers attention to - often the employers has only a few brief few seconds' time to glance through the CV and make his/her decision whether he/she interested to know more or not
Keep it interesting with short sentences if you need to elaborate and bullet points when you need to list - so a person can scan the contents without effort and also enjoy what they read
You need to build the expectations of the employer slowly but steadily so he/she will want to interview you; use the right formatting applicable to that company, region or country. Incorrect formatting often leads to rejection since the person cannot re-organize his/her way of thinking only for a stray CV
Highlight clearly what value you can add to the job and the company so they can appreciate the value addition you can bring in
The above list is by no means exhaustive. Your CV should generally speaking, invite the employer to know you better, create a good first impression, and open the possibility in their mind that you might be the right candidate for the job.
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