Dated January 19, 2005
I am highly accomplished in sales, have a stable background, shown excellent achievements on my résumé, but still I haven't been contacted by any of the recruiters I approached. What could be the reason?
Bharati Jana
Cuttack
Recruiters receive many good résumés that simply do not match the existing criteria of searches. While this may be frustrating, please remember that listing of résumé is a free service to you so that you might be found when an opportunity does present itself.
Your experience and income becomes the focus over a period of time and the universe of opportunities narrows down significantly. It might be a case of fewer positions that can accommodate your higher income needs or you might be overqualified for the available posts.
What are the most challenging aspects of your current position and how do you handle them? Give me the best possible answer?
Suhas
Adoni
The interviewer isn't looking for a list of complaints about what you find difficult, rather how you have handled the opportunities of the position. You should address why your position is critical in helping your company make money, save money or save time.
You also need to be prepared to discuss the strategies or tactics you have implemented to make money, save money or save time, including procedures you adopted and bottom line results you achieved.
Another point to address is how your current position has helped you grow as a professional.
How do I respond if the interviewer asks me:
"What are your future plans?"
Kunda Jadhav
Pune
The interviewer might want to know how ambitious you are, or do you plan ahead and set goals for yourself and might want to see if your plans are compatible with those of the company. He might also want to figure out if you are likely to stay with the company for a significant amount of time or whether you are just using the job as a stopgap arrangement till you land a better one. Talk about your desire to learn more and improve your performance, and be as specific as possible about how you will meet the goals you have set for yourself.
Harish Kumar
New Delhi
Don't say "More money"! You need to focus on three key points - you want to continue to grow as a professional; seek the opportunity to make a significant contribution to an organisation that can benefit from your unique strengths and experiences; and you are committed to expanding your capabilities and taking on a broader range of challenges.
It also depends on a number of personal and external factors. Motivation for a career move usually comes from one of the three needs: to maintain continuity, to assure survival, to change direction or set a new course.
While a graduate degree is beneficial, make sure your reason is not to escape a bad job market. It can be counterproductive in the long run. Consider new careers that utilise your existing skills.
Could you please enumerate interview tips that make the difference?
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