March 2021 | Career Faktor

Communicating using a strong and active voice enhances your chances to connect better!

Career Advice, Interview Preparation / By Shilpa Laharwal / Career Coaching, Communication Style, Confidence

Use strong and active voice in your communication emails, especially if you are trying to connect and build your network online. Using phrases like ‘I think’, ‘sorry’ ‘kind of’ or ‘maybe ‘ perceives you as less confident. Here are some phrase examples: ❌”I’m no expert but I think we maybe should do…” ✅”We definitely should …

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Cultivating a Powerful Network on LinkedIn to aid your Job Search!

Job Search Strategy, LinkedIn Profile Optimisation / By Shilpa Laharwal / jobsearch, Jobseeker, linkedin

Recently, a client asked me ‘Is presence on LinkedIn and networking really useful when you are searching for a job?’. Well, the question came from his own inhibitions as he was an introvert hermit by nature. Here’s Why you MUST network? ?Build your personal brand and recognition ?Get visible & get noticed in the right …

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Creating a Résumé that busts the ATS Bot!

ATS compliant Resume, Resume Critique, Resume Writing / By Shilpa Laharwal / ATS compliant resume, resume writing

As much as job seekers may loathe the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), it was inevitable. For the initial part of my career, I remember printing & signing my résumé and visiting office to office to submit the application. When the job market turned digital, we had online applications pour in across boundaries. And to wade …

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Why is HR trashing your Resume?

Resume Critique, Resume Writing / By Shilpa Laharwal / resume mistakes, resume sections, resume writing, Resumelength

The rejection parameters usually are: ?️ Location: If you are applying for outstation jobs, be clear in mentioning that you are willing to relocate on the resume & cover letter. ?️ Lengthy Resume – Trust me HR get loads of resumes and if you’re going to make it look like a novel, you will surely …

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Putting a number on your accomplishments as Fresher or in a Support Role!

Career Advice, Resume Writing / By Shilpa Laharwal / Career Coaching, resume writing

I was recently asked ‘What if someone is early in their career and they had roles that were supportive in nature, how do you then mention the metrics or numbers on their resumes’ Achievement doesn’t necessarily mean that it should be tangible. It may also be intangible in the form of a reflection, thought or …

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