How to write CV

Introduction.

Respectable recommendations and remarkable CVs do not guarantee the
complete success during the job interview. The most important thing is an
interview itself. Remember that on the interview you have a so-called
small encounter with the employer. Though there will be no winner or
loser but it is really important. If you will have a nice interview both
you and employer will be winners. There is an old joke about three girls
who applied for the position of a secretary and typist. They were asked
several ordinary and standard questions and they all replied
differently. However it turned out that their replies were not important and the
position was given to the girl with big breast. This joke has not lost
its originality and urgency nowadays. Firstly it says and reminds us
about particular rules of the employer during the interview. And these
standard rules are not common for everybody. They vary very much. It
means that we have to learn the common features of the interview bec
ause it is practically impossible to learn all the rules. It is
difficult to avoid risks and hilarious situations which you can face with
during the interview. But we will talk about them a little bit later.
First of all let me introduce or just remind you some rules of the
successful interview. These rules may be very helpful for all of you.
Get ready for the interview.
As it is said, improvisation is good when it is well prepared. Do not
be sure in your ability to act without being ready for it. Be ready to
give two types of different answers - answers for common questions,
which would come in use during all the interviews and special answers
oriented on particular employer. These are necessary tasks which you have to
complete if you do not want to have extra risks.
Think over the questions which you will be asked anyway. Ask one of
your relatives or friends to play a role of the employer and try to
rehearse your future dialog. Avoid any words and pauses like: Well+you
know+you see+" and so on. If you have an opportunity to take a video of
yourself - do it. Rehearse your pose, manners of behavior and pay your
attention on each detail.
Be ready for different surprises. They can be much unexpected. Every
simple and ordinary question becomes very difficult to answer in case it
was asked in a strange way. Let's see an example of such questions:
How can we use your professional skills in our company? Or what
advantages do you have for working in that sphere?" you should not think that
the employer have doubts about your skills and ability to cope with all
tasks. Just say: I think that I can be useful for your company
because+.." and tell the employer about your advantages.
Prepare short and bright examples which show your attitude towards the
work and can assure the employer that you have the best features for
getting that position. If you come and say that I can work - it means
that you say nothing. Find out all possible information about the company
where you would like to work. You should be interested in everything:
the type of the company, this specialization, what services it can
provide for their workers, its latest achievements, structure of
organization and if it is possible, plans for the future. Talk to people who can
inform you about the situation in the company. Useful information you
can find in special business editions. Of course, you have to work hard
and spend a lot of time to get ready. But on the interview you would
have an opportunity to show your knowledge and for example say: I have an
experience of arranging PR companies and I suppose it would be useful
for your company.
It is necessary to express your motivation to work for the company or
the organization. For example: being a student I decide to specialize
in PR. Now your company needs a good specialist in it and I am ready to
work for it and improve that sphere."
The invitation on the interview is usually made on the phone. The first
contact and any first impression are very important for you. Warn your
family that the employer may call in the evening or at weekends. Do not
have a phone conversation in a room where a TV-set or radio is turned
on or somebody is talking. Mind your Ps and Qs. May be this proverb is
rude but it is necessary to keep a neutral tone of your voice and manner
of speech. Do not be lazy to ask the name and surname of the person you
are talking with and his or her telephone number to be aware of
situation.
You should dress properly for the interview even there is no dress code
in the company. Check your costume and footwear. It must be clean and
fresh. Do not leave it for the last moment.
Being late for the interview is like a death! Try to learn the route in
every detail because post address is not enough. If you have and drive
a car remember and try to avoid traffic jams. It is better to come 10
minutes before the interview.