5 Key Takeaways from Ask Our Recruiters

It can be a real challenge to get recognized and land the job you are so fiercely competing for. With a little effort, however, you can learn how to stand out from the crowd and win that employer over.

On May 26, you asked, and our recruitment team answered and shared their best tips to help you get noticed when applying for a job or an internship. Here are our 5 key takeaways from “Ask Our Recruiters.”

Key Takeaway #1: How to stand out with your application?

It’s a fact that when there is an open internship position the recruiters receive +100 emails, and the process of selection starts the minute you send your application. So you are probably wondering how to separate yourself from the crowd. Our recruiters recommend the following:

• Use a proper email address.
• Don’t leave the subject empty.
• Be formal/semiformal.
• Always write something in the email, don’t send just an attachment.
• Tailor your application to the job.
• Make your application easy to read.
• Use the right keywords.
• Make sure you have perfect spelling and grammar.
• Don’t forget to attach your resume!

Key Takeaway #2: How to create a high-quality CV & cover letter

What to include in your CV:

• Do Highlight Your Most Relevant Experiences
• Do Include Soft Skills
• Do Consider Volunteer or Other Non-Work Experience
• Do Include Personal Accomplishments
• Do Consider a Summary Statement
• Do Tell the Truth

What not to include in your CV:

• Don’t Try to Hide Gaps
• Don’t Use Clichés or Jargon
• Don’t Squish it All In
• Don’t Spend All Your Time on the Design
• Don’t Send it as a Word Document (Please!!)
• Don’t Forget to Spell Check

Creating a cover letter:

A cover letter is a space to sell your skills, ambitions, and qualifications to the reader. This letter should point to the relevant experiences and skills in your CV and explain why they make you a good fit for the job.

LinkedIn Profile Optimization:

An optimized LinkedIn profile helps your profile rank higher in LinkedIn searches and builds trust among those who might want to connect or follow you. Here are 7 essential steps you can take:

• Choose the right profile picture
• Add a background photo
• Make your headline more than just a job title
• Turn your summary into your story
• Show off your education and skills
• Grow your network
• Request recommendations

Key Takeaway #3: How to prepare for an interview?

If you’ve got your meeting arranged, congrats! But first:

• Research the company you’re interviewing with
• Research the person who is interviewing you
• Read the job description and understand every point
• Review your CV and be prepared to answer questions about it,
• Prepare answers to any questions you think you might be asked.

What does the interviewer notice?

• Always be on time
• Polite attitude
• Be concentrated
• Your body language
• Have a clear thought, and be confident.

Always be prepared for the interview.

• Arrive for an interview with a basic understanding of the organization’s mission and a ready response to the most common interview questions.
• Do your research about the company and the position that you applied to.

Always have a question!

• Write a list of questions to ask at the end of the interview.

When you finish the interview, give a smile and give compliment that “it is nice talking with you”; “it’s grateful being part of the interview” or “it is a great experience”.

Key Takeaway #4: What recruiters value

Demonstrating strong soft skills could be what sets apart average candidates from excellent candidates.

Key Takeaway #5: Intertec Talent Program

Are you someone who is in a search of a new challenge? Do you want to be in a company where out-of-the-box thinking is encouraged? Check out our current job openings.