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  • 5th March 2021

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1. How to build your skillset for a strong resume?

  • Stop being a skill hoarder. Recruiters love seeing your versatility, yet they would want to see it in sync with your expertise.
  • Do courses and programs only from sources that you can endorse in your resume.
  • Focus on application-based programs rather than just knowledge.
  • Refresh and keep yourself updated with the trends in the skillset.

Written by: Major Nithi

2. Remote hiring is here to stay.

The benefits of having access, speed, and ease are unrivalled, but you need to do your bit to ace this relatively new process. Based on research by the authors, here are ways to set yourself apart during virtual interviews.

  • Set up your space. Have a clean, uncluttered background and check your lighting. Do a speed test so that technical lags don’t break the flow of your conversation. 
  • Prepare for the unexpected. Master the platform you’ll be using for your interview and keep notes handy, lest you forget to share something important. 
  • Rehearse before you go live. Monitor your pace so that it’s easy for everyone to follow you. Use hand gestures and keep an open posture. 
  • Spark conversations. Go beyond the usual small talk and ask questions about the team, the culture, or undertake pre-work to find common interests with your recruiter. 

Written by: Kuntal Singh Sisodia

3. Actionable resume tips.

  • When you submit your resume, ensure that your resume is aligned with the Job Description.  
  • Showcase your key strengths and achievements as the initial pointers. 
  • Your resume should talk about your value adds. 
  • Keep your resume short and avoid paragraphs and different fonts! 
  • Always ensure to send a PDF version of your resume! 

Written by: Vinod Arora

4. "Success looks a lot like failure up until the moment you break through the finish line"

Explore these top-notch sales tips:

  • Do what you are passionate about.
  • A sales career is a combination of passion, never say die attitude and fire in the belly.
  • Customers first, as we exist because of them.
  • Do not take shortcuts.
  • Sales is just not a process that ends by closing a sale, it's about getting a customer for life.
  • Always set time-bound and measurable goals.
  • Be authentic & deliver what you promise.

Written by: Shiv Kapur

5. Make the best use of the messaging features of LinkedIn to pitch your candidature for a job opportunity.

If you are interested in a vacancy posted on LinkedIn by a recruiter, then a personal message to the recruiter can help you attract their immediate attention.

Few tips for messaging:

  • The Subject of your message should be the Title of the Job posting. 
  • Your message should be short and meaningful to the reader. It should focus on "the skill sets and highlights of your experience that make you the most suitable candidate." 
  • You can attach an updated resume with the message. 
  • Keep it professional and avoid sending casual messages 

#Simpleprofiletips

Written by: Richa Mahajan

6. Your resume and LinkedIn profile should start with:

a) What do you want to do next?
b) What you want to achieve next?

  • Keeping a headline or title on your LinkedIn profile as your "next role" is recommended. 
  • It should also be the headline of your resume just below your name on your resume. 
  • In the summary, section, keep a highlighted place for your next 5 years and 10 years goals in your career. 
  • It has no substitute. 

#Simpletalenttips

Written by: Late Ms. Somika Mehta

7. Highlight your work or career accomplishments through links leading to web content or through the attachment in your profile.

  • A customized social media cover photo makes you stand out from the crowd. 
  • Use images that represent you. If you are a creative designer, share a picture of yourself in action. 
  • Look for jobs that are unrestricted by geography. 
  • Participate in industry-related social media groups and let others know what kind of job you're looking for. 
  • Start conversations with individuals and companies on many interesting topics related to your industry. 
  • Highlight transferable job skills in your CV. 

#Simpleinterviewtips

Written by: Rohit Shah

8. How to dress for job interviews?

Here are some tips to help you achieve a professional, polished look.

  • Dress Comfortably 
  • You've heard the articulation, "Dress for the job you want to do." It's imperative to be comfortable as this helps you feel confident during your meetings. 
  • Before Your Interview: 
  • Try on everything a few days before to make sure everything fits as it should. 
  • The night before, iron anything that needs ironing. 
  • Get a nice haircut a couple of days before your meeting. 
  • A pleasing personality, confident body language, and a genuine smile on the face are what one should wear at an interview. 

#Simpleinterviewtips

Written by: Prachi Balchandani

9. What is the HR Head expecting out of you during the Final HR Discussion?

  • Always read the job description thoroughly before you apply for any job. 
  • Avoid sending applications randomly to any and every job. Not every job gives you mental peace. 
  • Look for a role where you can add value. 
  • Being employed is important, but enjoying your work is more important!! 

Written by: Vinod Arora

10. How should a candidate present himself/herself durning an interview process?

  • Not to sound full of attitude for any reason. 
  • Never start a salary discussion from your end (they will take Prime motivation as a salary hike). 
  • Ask questions about your role and career progress. 
  • Sound more excited about the incentive/bonus. 
  • Always try to give hiring managers the comfort factor, that you know the importance of time taken in the hiring process. 

Written by: Amit Mehta

11. #Simplejobtips

  • Getting a job is not just about professional satisfaction, it's about personal satisfaction too. 
  • Think about what the organization offers you and what you can offer in return when you apply for a vacancy. 
  • A happy mind and a happy heart co-exist. 
  • One should try to align their professional and personal aspirations to find the best work-life balance.

Written by: Sumedha Chopra

12. #Simplejobtips

As we move to a more digitized world, some functions and their reach will increase multifold, bringing gigantic smiles to the top honcho's face. The sales function is strengthening too. Corporate gurus have reels and reels of content that speak about transformation, bringing in disruptive changes for the better, but for me, a few basics remain the same.

  • 3Ps of Sales remain at the Core (Passion, Patience, and Perseverance)
  • Don't Sell, Build a Relationship
  • The shift is from B2B and B2C to more of an H2H approach
  • Get to know your client well. It is an excellent investment of your time. Showcase the organization to show solutions and add value.
  • Empathy is the key.
  • Finally, remember that change is constant and inevitable.

Be ready to learn, unlearn, and re-learn. As you develop as a better human, sales will follow suit naturally. #salestips

Written by: Mrugakshi Mahajan

13. Are you Future-Ready?

This COVID has taught one very important lesson which we already knew but neglected. LIFE is uncertain.

  • Is there a Plan B for your professional life? 
  • Never get comfortable in your present job. 
  • Always keep striving for more and keep an option ready. 
  • You never know when you may need it. 
  • Having a Plan B always helps. 
  • Start investing in yourself. 
  • Make sure that you always have something to fall back on during your tough times. 
  • It can be your hobby or a professional course. 
  • Keep learning. 
  • The day you stop learning is the day you stop earning. 
  • Start networking. Networking with like-minded people, mentors open up your avenues and expands your ideas and knowledge base in professional life. 

#Simpleplanningtips

Written by: Prashant Pankaj

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