7 Tips on How to Get Your Dream Job
During our last recruitment for an Ionic position, we received one application that caught our attention right away. The resume that we received contained something extra, what we have never yet seen. In the experience section, right at the top was “ITCraftship — august 2018 — future”.
We were astonished by such a creative way of amping up the resume and making the recruiter remember you, no matter your actual experience.
We gathered some of the ideas for making yourself memorable and noticeable that were used on us as recruiters or which we were using while looking for job as software developers.
Build your network
Not exactly related to taking part in the actual recruitment process; nonetheless, it’s essential to have a LinkedIn, Github, and Stack Overflow account. That’s where the recruiters source for possible candidates, check their skills and experience. Build your network of professional connections, send connection requests to recruiters, and you will get tons of job offers.
Don’t bother with CV
Even though we started this article with an example of an excellent CV trick, we actually think that CV is a relict of the past. Recruiters spend hours reading them, and it’s not like they get to know the candidate better thanks to this. To be more memorable it’s better to record a short video where you introduce yourself and talk about your experience. Or make a website with an address yourfullname.com and include all of the projects you’ve worked on there. Or if you still insist on having a proper CV, use tools like Vizualize.me or Easel.ly to create killer resumes. And don’t forget about the abovementioned trick.
Read the job ad carefully
Everyone knows that usually when you’re looking for a job you’re just sending applications in bulk to many different companies. But you have to read the ad carefully, always. Recruiters receive tons of applications from developers who don’t even have the right skillset. Reading the ads will actually save you time on sending applications to companies, which will not even consider your application.
Follow-up
Once you decided to send an application, follow-up a day later. Write an email or make a call to the HR department and simply ask “Did you receive my CV? I sent it yesterday, you know, I really care about this job.” Works miracles.
Get some info about the company
If the recruiters liked your resume and you got invited to an interview — at least read something about the company. You have to know what you’re getting into. We’ve talked with Jens Frandsen from the Donkey Republic, a fantastic startup that allows you to rent a bike in many different European cities. He always asks developers during the interviews whether they have ever tried renting a bike with the Donkey Republic. If they say no — it kind of means that they either don’t care or do not know what they’re getting into.
Be up-to-date with tech
It may be quite apparent for some of you, but technology changes on a daily basis. Make sure that you actually follow it. Follow other developers, tech companies, check job ads even if you’re not looking for a job, just to get a grasp whether something has changed in the companies requirements.
Speak up
For your own good. If the company expects that you will work overtime and you don’t feel like doing it — don’t nod politely. Say what it is that you don’t like, negotiate your rates. The only thing you’re risking is working under conditions that you don’t like.
Even though we deal specifically with IT recruitment, these tips can work for any position. What do you think about them? Give us a clap and follow ITCraftship! More tips you can also find on our blog.
