Mr Yadav, my CV has been rejected multiple times. I am not getting calls for interviews. What can I do to improve my chances at getting a job? Kindly share a few tips that I can follow

Ans:

Hi Mohit.

You are a qualified engineer, yet you are applying for sales and marketing roles. That’s like a footballer wanting to get into the Ranji team.

Please focus on your core area of expertise and look for opportunities in the engineering field. In order to do so, you may have to supplement your skills with additional certificate programmes.

With global markets opening up, do keep your options open for international roles.

A master's degree in electrical engineering could also be a good option for you.

If sales is your area of interest, then focus on engineering product/services companies to make use of your educational background.

Ans: Dear Sir/ Madam,

Thank you for writing in

Consider this as a phase and utilize the time in building your skills. Few suggestions to help you navigate-

Tailor your cv as per the jobs. One Cv may not suit all the jobs that you are applying. In short customize the cv for every job you are applying and highlight the skills as per the job specs.

Network with professionals- reach out to people on linkedin and otherwise in the industry. Do constant and regular periodical reminders.

Try different mediums of job search- for example- Recruitment agencies, referrals, online portals, Direct company, Hr's etc

Consider jobs as intern/ part time/ temporary- (even if it is short term) - this will help you learn and build an experience.

Reset your expectations- Check if your expectations are realistic and can be met. Alter if needed.
Most importantly remain motivated, positive, calm and have patience. Continue with the efforts.

Remember, at times it can be challenging to get the right job so have patience as the market can get competitive to meet your expectations.

Hope this helps. All the best

To your success. Be You. Be Confident
Ashwini Dasgupta
Author of Confidence Decoded. Is it a skill or attitude.

Ans: Unfortunately, most companies still place significant emphasis on resumes for shortlisting purposes. I'd suggest you do the following:
- Use modern resume builder apps like https://resume.io/resume-builder to craft professional looking resumes
- Get your resume reviewed by some industry experts in your domain of expertise
- Take some certifications. You can use LinkedIn, Testlify certifications and include them on the resume
- If you're a fresher, please short list list of 25 companies that has relevant internship positions open, and then send them the resume with emails mentioned on their website to get ahead of the line. Please call the company and check if you can visit their office for the interview.
- And yes, please connect with the hiring managers of the companies you have shortlisted on LinkedIn and follow up with message sequence to demonstrate your interest working with them.

Ans: Dear Sir/ Madam,

Few tips for your reference-

Update your cv - call out the key skills as per the industry and tailor your resume as per the job you are interested in.
Networking- For example reach out to ex colleagues, Alumni meets, be active on platforms like linkedin and other professional and relevant industry groups.
Skill development- while you are looking for job work on developing your skills relating to data management, financial analysis etc
Research the organizations you are keen to join.
You can also look at contractual/ freelancing roles until you get the job you want. This will add to your experience.

All the best. Hope this helps

To Your Success
Thanks and Regards
Ashwini Dasgupta
Author of Confidence Decoded. Is it a Skill or Attitude?

Ans: Dear Sir/ Madam,

Instead of asking why Am I getting rejected. Reframe and reflect. Instead ask yourself what could possibly be going wrong or What can do to improve my chances of selection.

You can look at few areas-
Before interview preparation
knowing more about the job role
Knowing more about the company
Do mock interviews
Prepare your answers better
Gain more experience by enhancing your skills
Ask the HR/ interview the key reasons for your getting rejected and accordingly work on them

Hope this helps

Ashwini
www.ashwinidasgupta.com
Author of Confidence Decoded. Is it a skill or attitude?