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ANSWERING BEHAVIOURAL OR SITUATIONAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS – THE STAR METHOD

14 Comments / Interview Preparation / Shilpa Laharwal / Career Coaching, interview preparation

I have learnt that most candidates have an easier time answering technical or knowledge-based questions about their profession, which usually have definite right answers. However, answering behavioural questions that measure your problem-solving abilities, emotional quotient, and ability to handle stressful situations can be more challenging. The STAR method is a structured manner of responding to […]

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INFOGRAPHIC RESUME VS TRADITIONAL RESUME

Resume Format / Shilpa Laharwal / resume formats, resume writing

Recently jobseekers have been experimenting with resume formats in order to distinguish themselves. Infographic resumes have become one of the more common designs, but Recruiters across different industries have opposing views on how they portray candidates. The biggest and the most obvious ADVANTAGES: ✅ They visually stand out amongst a cluster of traditional bullet point

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HOW TO WRITE AN OUTCOME-ORIENTED RESUME?

Resume Accomplishments & Metrics / Shilpa Laharwal / accomplishment, metrics, resume writing

An outcome-oriented resume focuses on quantitative accomplishments, rather than vague tasks that are unaccompanied by credible statements. Employers are trying to solve an organization’s problem and are looking for talent who can help in carrying out certain tasks. So when reviewing your resume, the recruiter looks for clear evidence of how you are the talent

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HOW TO EXPLAIN EMPLOYMENT GAPS ON YOUR RESUME

Career Gap Resume / Shilpa Laharwal / career gap

Keeping your fingers crossed in the hope that employers will not notice the gaps in your resume is not the right strategy. If employment gaps aren’t explained on your resume then you will lead employers to assume the worst & discard your resume. Instead, explain gaps in a way that allows you to focus on

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DEALING WITH VARIED ROLES ON YOUR RESUME

Resume Critique / Shilpa Laharwal / resume writing

Here is a recent conversation I had with a client: 🚀Client: My career path has not been so straight forward, I have moved from sales to key accounts to project management. Me: Yes and your resume also presents a zig-zag career path making you look unstable and a risky candidate to employers. 🚀Client: But once

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