Island Recruiting in Charlottetown provides tailored recruitment services to their clients, helping them find suitable candidates for position vacancies. They advertise, screen, and interview job seekers who respond to advertised positions.
A job posting can attract hundreds of applicants, to make sure you stand out, provide information that will make the recruiter’s job easier. When applying, follow the submission details listed on the job posting.
Applying
Pay attention and adhere to the submission details. If responding by e-mail, always include content in the body of your e-mail. Tailor this information to the specific position and company. This indicates you have thoroughly read the job description and researched the company. Never submit your resumé to multiple employers with one e-mail.
Make sure the resumé, cover letter and e-mail message is free of spelling errors and typos. Read, re-read, and use spell-check before pressing send!
The resumé
The resumé should be well organized and clear. Ask someone to proofread your resumé to check for clarity, spelling errors, and typos. Or get help to write your resumé from a professional. Avoid a cluttered resumé. You want to share enough information to capture the reader’s attention, but not too much because the important information could get missed at first glance.
The cover letter
This should be tailored to each job you apply for. Introduce yourself, highlight your relevant work experience and express why you are a good fit for the advertised position.
The call
When you get a call from the employer, give the employer 100 percent of your attention. If there is noise in the background, ask if you can call them back.
Preparing for the interview
Before the interview, brainstorm challenging situations you have faced at previous jobs and how you resolved them successfully. Also, research the company and prepare a few questions.
The interview
- Always bring a copy of your resumé with you. Introduce yourself with a firm handshake.
- Show you are engaged by maintaining eye contact.
- Dress professionally. It’s better to be overdressed than underdressed.
- If you don’t understand a question, ask for clarification. Pause to organize your thoughts before you answer.
- Focus on your strengths and provide examples.
- Let your personality shine through and be yourself. At the end of the interview, give another firm handshake, smile, and thank the interviewer for their time.
The references
Bring a copy of three references to the interview. The first two can be from former employers or people you worked with. The third can be a personal reference from someone who knows you outside the workplace. Make sure your references know you will be listing them.