How do I stand out against equally strong candidates in an interview? How does one make a great impression? Saving Changes...
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Elizabeth HarrinDirector| RebelsGuideToPM.comLondon, England, United Kingdom
Turn up on time, but not too early. Dress well. Research the company; it is really important that you know a bit about the company. I asked one candidate why he wanted to work for my company and he said, "Because my current contract is coming to an end; I don't know much about your company but it's close to where I currently work." He didn't get the job. Saving Changes...
I have done all this and still have no success. Everytime I apply, there is someone that has "a little" more management experience. My problem is I have done the management job but without the title. How do I get this across in a resume and interview without sounding like I am exaggerating my role? Saving Changes...
Elizabeth HarrinDirector| RebelsGuideToPM.comLondon, England, United Kingdom
Why does the title matter? If you have done the job, you've done the job, whether you were called Chief Executive, or just plain "Team Member". If you have a good relationship with the person who was your manager at the time, you could ask them if you could use the title 'Acting Manager' or similar to get across the fact that you were in a more responsible role.
You could also include a section on your resume called Key Skills and list your management experience under that. That way it isn't tied to a particular role, it's just a general statement about your abilities as a manager. Saving Changes...
Sometimes you have to apply for a lower job so you get a "foot in the door" of a company and then get promoted to the job you actually want.
Also getting your CV professionally done can be worth the money and effort as they have ways of highlighting key skills and successes. Saving Changes...
How do you stand out against equally strong candidates in an interview! the word is equally, meaning you are just as strong as they are! Before any interview read what they want, what are the requirements, demonstrate by giving examples of your experience that matches their requirements that will add value to the organisation, be yourself, smile. Saving Changes...
Mark GripResource Associate - Project Management Office| Connecticut Department of LaborWethersfield, Ct, United States
What you might want to check out is your state’s Labor Department. In most states they have classes, free of charge, to help you brush up on your interviewing skills. Also, they have professional résumé writers to look over your résumé and critique it. It worked for me, especially with my rrésumé. This web site may also help: Job Seekers: 3 Things That Make You Stand Out. This site was suggested by one of our Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW) and Certified Employment Interview Professional (CEIP) Saving Changes...
Kenneth KatzRelease Train Engineer/IT Project Manager| UnitedHealth GroupEnfield, Ct, United States
Explain how you will apply your knowledge and experience to the challenges facing the organization. This implies that you understand the challenges facing the organization. Saving Changes...
