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The first important tool to conquer the employer is the job application. If you do not know how to invest in a professional job application to catch the employer's eye, it will be difficult for you to get the job you want.
What are the important things that should be included in a job application?
Your resume should accurately reflect your personal values. In other words, it should be a reflection of who you are.
In addition to the usual documents required such as CV, personal history, transcript, relevant degrees, recommendation letter, health certificate, copy of ID card, household registration..., you also need to clarify these things in your profile: What makes you unique, what makes you different and why should the company hire you? That is, you need to show the employer that hiring you is a profitable investment for their company.
You should not simply list the jobs you have done and are doing, show the value of your contributions through each job, with specific evidence. Do not write in general terms like: "I have experience managing many projects..." but rather: "In 2023, I successfully managed 10 projects with a total budget of 500 billion VND and a project team of about 20 people...".
What will employers evaluate?
1. Specialized knowledge and general knowledge
Professional knowledge as demonstrated by qualifications is the first document considered. I always look at the candidate's transcript, especially the specialized subjects. I will reject a candidate if the specialized subjects' scores are not high, because it shows that the candidate is not responsible for the career he or she has chosen.
In addition, foreign language ability is an important factor. I often joke with students that you can be bad at some subjects, but you must be good at foreign languages.
In this day and age, if you don’t use a foreign language well, you limit your learning opportunities and your ability to work. Statistics show that people who are good at foreign languages can earn 30% more than people who are bad at foreign languages.
At some companies, due to job requirements, they also evaluate candidates' understanding of social issues.
Author Nguyen Tuan Quynh
2. Skills needed to do well in the recruitment job
The skills needed for a job are not just demonstrated by the certificates of graduation from this course or that course. The question is whether you can use those skills proficiently.
Therefore, in addition to the certificate that you have completed a public speaking training course, I hope to see evidence that you have been an MC, coordinator... in class, school, club events...
At the same time, you need to clearly identify the skills required for the job you are applying for in order to learn and improve. Skills are assets that will follow you throughout your life, so you should consciously practice to become more proficient every day.
3. Attitude and working style
Attitude, style and work ethic are the most important factors when evaluating a candidate. When meeting and interviewing in person, it is easy to evaluate style and demeanor. But how can attitude be expressed on paper - in a job application?
When you say you are a positive, sociable, eager to learn and willing to help others, you should provide evidence. That is why I encourage young people to actively participate in activities and movements of the Youth Union and Association right from when they are still in school. Because when participating in those activities, you have the opportunity to improve your knowledge, experience skills and learn many good things.
Most importantly, a collective working environment will help you reduce your ego, to focus on others, to know how to contribute and sacrifice for the collective, to practice a sense of responsibility, to learn and practice organizational skills, team leadership...
All are necessary for any future work.
And when it comes to attitude, I want to emphasize AQ - overcoming difficulties. Work is not always easy or favorable. You always have to make an effort, be diligent, be patient... to overcome obstacles in your studies and life. Show your employer your AQ - overcoming difficulties.
4. Experience
The question I get most often when talking to students is: I just graduated, where do I get experience?
First, it must be stated that when the candidate is a recent graduate, experience is not a mandatory condition. In my career as a leader, I have recruited hundreds of recent graduates, even during their internships.
Most students have part-time jobs. In my opinion, you should choose part-time jobs that are related to your future career. For example, if you study accounting, you can choose to work as a cashier at a coffee shop; if you study marketing, you can work as a content writer for advertising… In this way, part-time jobs also help you understand more about your future job. And instead of just listing part-time jobs, get confirmation and evaluation from the company or department leaders about your work spirit and results.
5. Personal relationships
In addition to personal information, employers are also interested in the social relationships that the candidate has created, the referrer, and the person they need to contact to better understand the candidate, all of which are important information.
As a student, you can build relationships with lecturers, experts in your field, seniors and specialized forums…
However, I want to emphasize the relationship with university friends. This is the most valuable and lasting relationship. University friends are really close friends, willing to help and support each other.
6. Appearance and health
Choose a photo that is appropriate for the job you are applying for to show in your resume. If you play sports, run, etc., include your achievements and evidence of these activities. Being active in your health is a plus and businesses today strongly encourage their employees to play sports.
Finally, virtual but real - your image in the virtual world - on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok accounts... is very important and must be compatible with the real person you want to show. Companies today, when recruiting important positions, carefully consider the information on the candidate's social networks. So when is it necessary to prepare a job application?
Most students will do this in their final year of college. Too late. Because there is a lot of evidence of your ability and capability shown in your first, second year…
So, I think, as soon as you enter college, get ready for the job application process.
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