Student Part-Time Job Interview Preparation

Even though you are only applying for a part-time job position, the interview is the most important part of the job process. Your CV has clearly impressed, so now you need to make sure you are just as prepared for the interview stage. It can be a daunting experience, and you will probably be nervous, but with sufficient preparation you can secure the job.

How to impress managers

You must put yourself in your future employer’s/manager’s shoes. You must pander to what employers are looking for. They are humans who are doing a job, and they probably do not want to be doing certain parts of it. Like most people, they are there because they are paid to be there. If they were not paid then they would not turn up.

What NOT to put on your Resume

Strong or Strong-willed or Unwavering
This is a short way of staying that you are going to argue with your boss and co-workers. It is a sign that is you “think” you are right, that you are going to be obtuse and stubborn.

Which industries should be the focus of your career?

Your first job search is always a difficult one as deciding exactly which career you want to go into is such a monumental decision. While the advice should be that you should go into the career you believe you will enjoy the most, sometimes this just isn’t viable when wanting to live in an ever-more expensive world. When thinking about your CV and the job search bear the following careers in mind as they are the ones which are expected to shift dramatically in the next decade.

Attaching the perfect cover letter

Ok so you have learned to write your CV and you have inserted all of those grades and achievements in there, but your cover letter is just as important as the CV itself. If you fail to entice the person reading your letter of application then all of your good work and all of that time spent on learning how to write your CV will be straight out the window.

A captivating cover letter

So, you’ve written an outstanding resume with the intent of it being read by potential employer.

What’s next?

Resume Format for Freshers

The resume is one of the most important factors in a fresher job search. There is a good chance of clearing the fresher interview if you are well prepared with a professionally written resume. Even if you are lacking in knowledge on the subject; you can make a big difference with the way you talk, your attitude, and of course your resume. So before you go for any fresher interview, make sure you have the right approach, the right resume, and the right resume format.