How To Catch The Attention Of The Recruiter In Easy Ways

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With the increasing number of job cuts announced in the oil and gas industry and fewer vacant positions, job seekers need to polish their resumes and learn new skills to stay relevant and be able to catch the attention of recruiters. Whether it is landing oil jobs in Canada or in the United States, you need to pay attention to the contents of your resume. This article shares some easy tips that you can use to catch the attention of the recruiter.

Identify And Market Your Competitive Advantage

Recruiters ask many questions to identify your core skills in an interview. However, to get to the interview stage, it is important to clearly identify and market the skills that you give a competitive advantage over other job applicants.

Valerie Jones said in a recent article:

“Given the current market, candidates should ask themselves ‘how does my brand stand out?’” said Lisa Jammer, senior director of graduate and alumni career services for the C.T. Bauer College of Business Rockwell Career Center. “How you sell yourself and market your skill sets is key.”

Tailor Your Resume To The Job You’re Applying For

It is important to customize your resume for every job that you are applying to, if you intend to get selected for the job interview. Don’t submit the same resume for multiple positions within the same company. Instead, go through the job description for each job and look at the required skills. Then, highlight those skills you have, that closely match the required skills mentioned in the job description. This will catch the attention of the recruiter and see you through the selection process.

Kerry McGinley said in a recent article:

“Those descriptions will include required and preferred skills. Taking the time to craft a resume that clearly highlights how you meet all those criteria will catch a recruiter’s attention. If you’re applying for multiple jobs at Chevron, each resume you submit should be specific to that position, she said.”

You need to demonstrate that you are the best person for the job at hand. Include examples wherever possible and show the tangible results achieved, as a result of your initiative and effort.

Following the simple tips mentioned in this article will help you prepare your resume and improve chances of landing a great job in the oil and gas industry.