Certain messages that convey the wrong statement!
Well, I am talking about an important issue – terms we use in our resume!
Please read through and see the common mistakes people make and leaves a bad impression over all… or at least make some one laugh at your profile…. Do you want to be the victim?
Examples: (Real ones I came across)
Title of resume: Ass for HR Manager
Meaning: Assistant for HR Manager
Why shortcuts and abbreviations that change the meaning??????
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Title: Sr. Qlty Ass Exe
Meaning: Senior Quality Assistant – Executive
What Quality of profile???
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Things that can damage ur image!
Profile: Fresher for Marketing
Achievements:
Won gold medal for Bangalore city level – musical chair game!!
(come on!! I dont gain anything by knowing you ran around a few chairs)
Profile: LSdyna and Ansys tool experienced candidate
Achivements: Winner for weight lifting under men (age group) and – with reference too.
(Fine - but how good are you with the tool?)
Profile: Sales executive
Achievement: Won prize for fancy dress competition in standard 5, 6 and 7 consecutively
(Grow up!)
Hobbies…. Guys please be careful on this.
I love collecting coins (Fine u r talking abt coin collection when u were young, but does not make sense on your resume…. Coin collecting??? Begging??? – My Head HR asked me this abt a candidate)
Collecting old things
(okay u meant antique collection??)
Sleeping
No ur resume is not the right place to mention this.
Jokes Apart –
A resume is something that conveys your career goals, achievements and talks about the Professional you! Be careful not to mention everything – no one wants to know everything. Write only things that would help you in presenting yourself for the job.
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57Well, I am talking about an important issue – terms we use in our resume!
Please read through and see the common mistakes people make and leaves a bad impression over all… or at least make some one laugh at your profile…. Do you want to be the victim?
Examples: (Real ones I came across)
Title of resume: Ass for HR Manager
Meaning: Assistant for HR Manager
Why shortcuts and abbreviations that change the meaning??????
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Title: Sr. Qlty Ass Exe
Meaning: Senior Quality Assistant – Executive
What Quality of profile???
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Things that can damage ur image!
Profile: Fresher for Marketing
Achievements:
Won gold medal for Bangalore city level – musical chair game!!
(come on!! I dont gain anything by knowing you ran around a few chairs)
Profile: LSdyna and Ansys tool experienced candidate
Achivements: Winner for weight lifting under men (age group) and – with reference too.
(Fine - but how good are you with the tool?)
Profile: Sales executive
Achievement: Won prize for fancy dress competition in standard 5, 6 and 7 consecutively
(Grow up!)
Hobbies…. Guys please be careful on this.
I love collecting coins (Fine u r talking abt coin collection when u were young, but does not make sense on your resume…. Coin collecting??? Begging??? – My Head HR asked me this abt a candidate)
Collecting old things
(okay u meant antique collection??)
Sleeping
No ur resume is not the right place to mention this.
Jokes Apart –
A resume is something that conveys your career goals, achievements and talks about the Professional you! Be careful not to mention everything – no one wants to know everything. Write only things that would help you in presenting yourself for the job.
- Make sure you dont use abbreviations
- Reduce the word "I" and "me" - infact dont use these words
- Please mention only your professional achievements
- If you are a fresher - mention about your academic performance or your involvement in any college meets (highlighting the leadership role), or areas that people would be interested in knowing
- Avoid hobbies - no one likes to know if you sing or dance when you are free - if possible, they ask you to work even when you are free
- Dont have to write everything about you, keep it short and be very relevant to the position you have applied for
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Ash agreed with you, but hobbies can be anything; you just can't expect a candidate to post anything relevant to the job. Once in an interview, the HR manager told me bluntly that they were not interested in my hobbies when I had mentioned them.
Anyway, my hobbies are sleeping, chatting, and bird watching. :-P:-P
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Anyway, my hobbies are sleeping, chatting, and bird watching. :-P:-P
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Dear Ravi,
I would say - don't mention your hobbies at all. Say it as other academic engagements. You could highlight all your extracurricular activities or awards you won in a project/paper presentation. That would help you.
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I would say - don't mention your hobbies at all. Say it as other academic engagements. You could highlight all your extracurricular activities or awards you won in a project/paper presentation. That would help you.
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It's not just me; I am sure a lot of recruiters out there who have the chance to source have come across such profiles.
For freshers - Inventory your skills by taking a look at the following:
- Educational institutions
- Relevant courses
- Projects and presentations
- Study abroad
- Paid work/on-campus jobs
- Volunteer work/community service
- On-campus activities / leadership
- Sports
- Internships
- Awards/honors
- Skills
- Interests
If others have something more interesting, please post the same. What are the resume blunders you come across?
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For freshers - Inventory your skills by taking a look at the following:
- Educational institutions
- Relevant courses
- Projects and presentations
- Study abroad
- Paid work/on-campus jobs
- Volunteer work/community service
- On-campus activities / leadership
- Sports
- Internships
- Awards/honors
- Skills
- Interests
If others have something more interesting, please post the same. What are the resume blunders you come across?
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Hi Asha,
I totally agree with you. A resume is the first point where you make your impression even before meeting the person, and such grave mistakes can be dangerous. Therefore, one should be very careful when making or editing a CV.
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I totally agree with you. A resume is the first point where you make your impression even before meeting the person, and such grave mistakes can be dangerous. Therefore, one should be very careful when making or editing a CV.
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That was a good piece of information. When I was a recruiter, I came across a lot of profiles that sounded like gibberish. For example, some individuals went to the extent of mentioning hobbies such as playing with domesticated pets like pigeons, wife, kids, and cattle. One person even mentioned "thinking and simply sleeping" in the hobbies section.
When mentioning the email ID, please provide a formal one and not a bulk of 4 to 5 email IDs. We are not here to list the maximum number of IDs and conduct a competition. Let the ID be presented in a very professional and formal way. Avoid using numbers and names like James Bond007. For example:
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Ensure that the resume does not look bulked up. When discussing accomplishments, focus only on the graduation and grown-up level. For postgraduate freshers, provide concise information about the projects they have completed.
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When mentioning the email ID, please provide a formal one and not a bulk of 4 to 5 email IDs. We are not here to list the maximum number of IDs and conduct a competition. Let the ID be presented in a very professional and formal way. Avoid using numbers and names like James Bond007. For example:
Ensure that the resume does not look bulked up. When discussing accomplishments, focus only on the graduation and grown-up level. For postgraduate freshers, provide concise information about the projects they have completed.
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Dear Ash, Very well said, I am completely agreed with you. Even I have come across such incident where people come for an interview without having resume!!!:huh:
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If people are behaving like this, you should not arrange their interview because it shows they are not sincere and not very interested in the post. Only interview those persons whom you are really looking for.
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Ash agrees with your point. Just one thing to add... Hobbies are not just leisure time activities; they could reflect more on the personality of the candidate. After all, interviews are not just to test your hard skills (relevant technical knowledge) but also about the soft skills (behavioral part, including the candidate's real self).
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Kunal
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Dear Asha,
I feel that hobbies are as important as work. It is the way one describes them that makes them helpful. Hobbies are a source of rejuvenation and bring energy to oneself. My hobby is reading, and I read management books. There is nothing wrong with it.
So, I would like to add that if one is asked to describe their hobbies, they should depict a positive frame of mind. Otherwise, it adds no value.
Regards,
Rahul Chhabra
"We don't lead by hitting on the head; that's an assault, not leadership."
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I feel that hobbies are as important as work. It is the way one describes them that makes them helpful. Hobbies are a source of rejuvenation and bring energy to oneself. My hobby is reading, and I read management books. There is nothing wrong with it.
So, I would like to add that if one is asked to describe their hobbies, they should depict a positive frame of mind. Otherwise, it adds no value.
Regards,
Rahul Chhabra
"We don't lead by hitting on the head; that's an assault, not leadership."
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Dear Ash,
I completely agree with what you say. In fact, when I interview, the biggest turn-down for me is the type of hobbies that any candidate mentions in his resume. Hobbies like "reading books and articles," etc., are a big turn-on for any interviewer because a company is willing to put in its time and money for you with the expectation that you will give your efforts and hard work in response. Your resume represents your professionalism. You are exactly right. Keep posting such useful info. You have been posting very truthful and useful things. Keep it up. All the best.
Regards,
Revathi Pillai
HR Manager
Readymade Steels Pvt. Ltd.
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I completely agree with what you say. In fact, when I interview, the biggest turn-down for me is the type of hobbies that any candidate mentions in his resume. Hobbies like "reading books and articles," etc., are a big turn-on for any interviewer because a company is willing to put in its time and money for you with the expectation that you will give your efforts and hard work in response. Your resume represents your professionalism. You are exactly right. Keep posting such useful info. You have been posting very truthful and useful things. Keep it up. All the best.
Regards,
Revathi Pillai
HR Manager
Readymade Steels Pvt. Ltd.
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But all those present there, can hobbies always need to be professional? Can't a person have hobbies like chatting, making new friends, playing with cats, birds, and on one side, if you see playing with dogs eases stress and makes one tension-free 😉😉. And yaar, a hobby is a hobby. Hobbies mean masti and fun. In childhood when you played in the mud, got dirty, did you think about professionalism? Today, when you become HR, you're acting as if you yourself are a top-notch professional 😡😡😡.
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My dear friends,
There is nothing wrong in people having hobbies, but we should know what should be mentioned on our resume. Bird watching, chatting, and all such activities, or playing with pets may be your hobbies, but the resume is NOT the place for that. You could mention them on your Facebook, Orkut, or other social networking sites.
I understand hobbies are fun, a way to have a good time, like playing in the mud (I even do that - but when I go to the beach with my friends). We all feel comfortable at home in the clothes we wear at home, so do we wear the same things for work? NO. This is similar - you have a hobby, well and good, keep it in your personal life, not in your professional resume. 😂 I don't understand why some people misunderstand this part.
Everyone, you must have now understood why we need to stress Resume Writing Guidelines!! Please contribute more valid points. Thank you all for the views, keep posting.
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There is nothing wrong in people having hobbies, but we should know what should be mentioned on our resume. Bird watching, chatting, and all such activities, or playing with pets may be your hobbies, but the resume is NOT the place for that. You could mention them on your Facebook, Orkut, or other social networking sites.
I understand hobbies are fun, a way to have a good time, like playing in the mud (I even do that - but when I go to the beach with my friends). We all feel comfortable at home in the clothes we wear at home, so do we wear the same things for work? NO. This is similar - you have a hobby, well and good, keep it in your personal life, not in your professional resume. 😂 I don't understand why some people misunderstand this part.
Everyone, you must have now understood why we need to stress Resume Writing Guidelines!! Please contribute more valid points. Thank you all for the views, keep posting.
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Imagine you find a resume for an executive level individual who has a great track record. You are impressed with everything, and at the end of the resume, you see this one line - "Hobbies - collecting stuffed toys." :icon4: Hey, I came across this.
Now, I am not saying that collecting stuffed toys is a bad idea, but mentioning that on his resume was definitely a bad one!
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Now, I am not saying that collecting stuffed toys is a bad idea, but mentioning that on his resume was definitely a bad one!
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Dear Rahul,
Hobbies are important, but sometimes they do not create a good image about oneself. Mentioning them in the right way matters. Sometimes, a few funny statements are enough to be screened out!
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Hobbies are important, but sometimes they do not create a good image about oneself. Mentioning them in the right way matters. Sometimes, a few funny statements are enough to be screened out!
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Actually, such hobbies help the employees to bond better. For instance, when you recruit people with common hobbies like playing a fun game, they tend to work well together since their interests align. How's this?
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Dear Ash,
I do agree with you.
First thing I would like to mention is that while teaching English or any other languages attention to the basic things like grammar, short form, etc. is not given by teachers. These unchecked mistakes get carry forward thro' out the life. Even we parents are also not cross-checking these things. I’m not blaming anybody, but a fact.
Suresh
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I do agree with you.
First thing I would like to mention is that while teaching English or any other languages attention to the basic things like grammar, short form, etc. is not given by teachers. These unchecked mistakes get carry forward thro' out the life. Even we parents are also not cross-checking these things. I’m not blaming anybody, but a fact.
Suresh
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Unfortunately, not all opportunities are related to "Partner for accompanying in video games/online games"! What are you hiring for? Rethink! What are you presenting yourself for? Rework on your presentation!
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same at my end.... a candidate asked for wat position i hav to gv the interview.... oh god!!!!
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Same here, Urvashi. Maybe they should rephrase it as "May I have some additional information on the role, with regard to the exact roles, responsibilities, and scope of the position?" This would put them in a safe place!
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Dear Asha,
I agree with you. However, I would stress this point - "Hobbies are a source of rejuvenation and bring energy to oneself. I would add that if one is asked to describe their hobbies, those hobbies should reflect a positive frame of mind. Otherwise, they add no value."
This statement supports the topic under discussion.
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Rahul Chhabra
"We don't lead by hitting on the head, that's an assault, not leadership."
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I agree with you. However, I would stress this point - "Hobbies are a source of rejuvenation and bring energy to oneself. I would add that if one is asked to describe their hobbies, those hobbies should reflect a positive frame of mind. Otherwise, they add no value."
This statement supports the topic under discussion.
Regards,
Rahul Chhabra
"We don't lead by hitting on the head, that's an assault, not leadership."
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Good one. Once a candidate replied in a Interview Q: Tell me about something yourself? Ans: What to say- its all written there? (Heights of Frustration)
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Biswadeep Gupta! That was funny, but I'm sure you would have felt like throwing stones at him! (I do...)
Here is the most recent thing I saw a few minutes back on a resume - "Achievement: Grandfather was a freedom fighter."
Now, the fact that your grandfather was a freedom fighter is something that the listener will be proud to hear. On your resume, it does not create any sense of appeal. It might look like you are banking on your grandfather's achievements.
All this can be shared during the interview if you are very particular about mentioning it (while explaining about yourself and your family, showing pride and happiness for being born into such a great family)!
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Here is the most recent thing I saw a few minutes back on a resume - "Achievement: Grandfather was a freedom fighter."
Now, the fact that your grandfather was a freedom fighter is something that the listener will be proud to hear. On your resume, it does not create any sense of appeal. It might look like you are banking on your grandfather's achievements.
All this can be shared during the interview if you are very particular about mentioning it (while explaining about yourself and your family, showing pride and happiness for being born into such a great family)!
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Dear Friends,
To escape such kinds of situations, the recruiter needs to ask specific or low-context questions. If we frame questions in the right manner, we can get the details we are looking for.
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Rahul Chhabra
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To escape such kinds of situations, the recruiter needs to ask specific or low-context questions. If we frame questions in the right manner, we can get the details we are looking for.
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Rahul Chhabra
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Here is another I came across today:
For Manager - Accounts position:
The person sent his resume, a perfect match. But alas... He sent his picture along with it; it was a sunset background with his sunglasses on!
For Head - Quality:
Skills Set:
"I can dance with quality from cutting and pattern making."
"Dance"??
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For Manager - Accounts position:
The person sent his resume, a perfect match. But alas... He sent his picture along with it; it was a sunset background with his sunglasses on!
For Head - Quality:
Skills Set:
"I can dance with quality from cutting and pattern making."
"Dance"??
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Such candidates dont know what is there on their resume. They would have got the service from a resume writing agent or a fren. 3/4 th of the time the resume is full of lies.
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Hello everyone,
Should we write proverbs in a resume? Or does anyone, as a Recruiter, appreciate the same? I came across one resume that was more of an essay on his views of life - that too for a very senior role. One statement that I would have read elsewhere and admired but not in a resume was, "I like to think big. Because if you don't think big, it's like a candle that will have light only for a short time, and not burn for a long time."
Hello, I was trying to assess how well he fit for a Manager - Quality role! But as an HR professional, will you just ignore such messages or think it's "fine"?
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Should we write proverbs in a resume? Or does anyone, as a Recruiter, appreciate the same? I came across one resume that was more of an essay on his views of life - that too for a very senior role. One statement that I would have read elsewhere and admired but not in a resume was, "I like to think big. Because if you don't think big, it's like a candle that will have light only for a short time, and not burn for a long time."
Hello, I was trying to assess how well he fit for a Manager - Quality role! But as an HR professional, will you just ignore such messages or think it's "fine"?
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I totally disagree that hobbies are not required when judging a candidate. Hobbies reflect the personality of a person and also reflect a sense of discipline. Hobbies are rejuvenating; they act as stress busters. Hobbies can be singing, dancing, networking, gardening, pottery, etc. All these reflect certain characteristics of the person.
Even watching TV (a particular subject of interest like cooking, geography, flora, and fauna) as a hobby is as good as reading some book. It is the efficiency of the interviewer on how he/she judges the candidates on various parameters.
Arpita, HR Manager
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Even watching TV (a particular subject of interest like cooking, geography, flora, and fauna) as a hobby is as good as reading some book. It is the efficiency of the interviewer on how he/she judges the candidates on various parameters.
Arpita, HR Manager
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Hi Asha,
The information that you have provided is wonderful. But then why don't we look at the holistic move.
Let's take an example of Google. During an interview at Google, there are only certain questions asked with relevance to academics (like some basic programming codes), and the rest of the interview is focused on non-academic/extracurricular activities that we excel in.
Why is that? The answer is because Google does not want geeks, or they want geeks who can work in their way and on their time. It takes into consideration the normal lifestyle that a college student has during graduation. I have been to Silicon Valley, and the Google campus looks just like another college.
Now, let's consider another example:
Pepsi, for example, recruits people who are continuously active in one activity or another. Why is that? Because they do not want chemical engineers/process engineers who are above-average (>65%) academic scorers (though entries are invited). One might wonder why this is such a complex recruitment system. The answer, in my opinion, is that their growth path is truly linear. Companies like Pepsi and Google are growing rapidly and want dynamic, enthusiastic individuals with a strong level of confidence.
These are my personal experiences, and I personally think that the resume should be tailored as needed for the industry in which we are interviewing.
Thank you.
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The information that you have provided is wonderful. But then why don't we look at the holistic move.
Let's take an example of Google. During an interview at Google, there are only certain questions asked with relevance to academics (like some basic programming codes), and the rest of the interview is focused on non-academic/extracurricular activities that we excel in.
Why is that? The answer is because Google does not want geeks, or they want geeks who can work in their way and on their time. It takes into consideration the normal lifestyle that a college student has during graduation. I have been to Silicon Valley, and the Google campus looks just like another college.
Now, let's consider another example:
Pepsi, for example, recruits people who are continuously active in one activity or another. Why is that? Because they do not want chemical engineers/process engineers who are above-average (>65%) academic scorers (though entries are invited). One might wonder why this is such a complex recruitment system. The answer, in my opinion, is that their growth path is truly linear. Companies like Pepsi and Google are growing rapidly and want dynamic, enthusiastic individuals with a strong level of confidence.
These are my personal experiences, and I personally think that the resume should be tailored as needed for the industry in which we are interviewing.
Thank you.
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Dear Sam,
I completely agree with your points.
That's how a perfect interview would take place - just knowing if the person is strong with the basics of engineering or their core domain.
The offer must not be based solely on tech skills; my suggestion is 80% attitude and 20% skills.
But, is it really important to mention on the resume that "I have won a gold medal in weightlifting" or "First prize for musical chairs"?
I guess while discussing on a one-on-one level, it's fine to answer when requested to. But mentioning it on the resume, is that okay? I somehow don't agree with it. Also, the resume that a person posts on the job board is more for all recruiters to view. When called for an interview, I guess they can fine-tune it according to the role being interviewed for. Correct me if I'm wrong.
A resume serves as a screener to decide if the person is worth being called for a discussion. During the discussion, the person can talk more about their hobbies, interests, or contributions outside work. For instance, I love babysitting. I can't mention that on my resume. Counseling married couples is also something I do. Can I mention that on my resume, or is it better to talk about it while chatting with the interviewer?
That's my question!!!
But I like your answer. In another post, I had a "so-called" techie person say that an interview itself is not necessary. They claim they just need to show their certifications from a few tech training programs and then get "qualified" jobs with MNCs - too tough to believe, right? I wish they had seen your answer on why GOOD companies hire!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, please keep sharing.
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I completely agree with your points.
That's how a perfect interview would take place - just knowing if the person is strong with the basics of engineering or their core domain.
The offer must not be based solely on tech skills; my suggestion is 80% attitude and 20% skills.
But, is it really important to mention on the resume that "I have won a gold medal in weightlifting" or "First prize for musical chairs"?
I guess while discussing on a one-on-one level, it's fine to answer when requested to. But mentioning it on the resume, is that okay? I somehow don't agree with it. Also, the resume that a person posts on the job board is more for all recruiters to view. When called for an interview, I guess they can fine-tune it according to the role being interviewed for. Correct me if I'm wrong.
A resume serves as a screener to decide if the person is worth being called for a discussion. During the discussion, the person can talk more about their hobbies, interests, or contributions outside work. For instance, I love babysitting. I can't mention that on my resume. Counseling married couples is also something I do. Can I mention that on my resume, or is it better to talk about it while chatting with the interviewer?
That's my question!!!
But I like your answer. In another post, I had a "so-called" techie person say that an interview itself is not necessary. They claim they just need to show their certifications from a few tech training programs and then get "qualified" jobs with MNCs - too tough to believe, right? I wish they had seen your answer on why GOOD companies hire!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, please keep sharing.
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Here is one example...
A candidate was through with the 1st round of interview. In the 2nd round with the HR Manager, he was asked to highlight his strengths. His reply was, "I already told this to the one who took my interview just now. Should I tell you again?"
Tell me what to do with such people. Heights of frustration... Look at this one...
The candidate does not know the name of the company for which he is attending the interview. Sitting in the interview, I asked him what he knows about xxx (company). The answer I get from him is, "What is xxx?"
Arpita
From India, Hyderabad
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A candidate was through with the 1st round of interview. In the 2nd round with the HR Manager, he was asked to highlight his strengths. His reply was, "I already told this to the one who took my interview just now. Should I tell you again?"
Tell me what to do with such people. Heights of frustration... Look at this one...
The candidate does not know the name of the company for which he is attending the interview. Sitting in the interview, I asked him what he knows about xxx (company). The answer I get from him is, "What is xxx?"
Arpita
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Dear Arpita,
Relax... we are all in the same boat :-)
In the first case: I guess the HR manager should have casually told him - well, if you take a bath one day, will you not take a bath the next day?
Or:
If you are hired for this posting, and if the job requires/demands that you do the same thing twice, will you start thinking?
If that's the case - please don't waste our time, you can leave 8-)
Arpita - attitude matters. Skills - the person just needs to know the basics and be thorough with that. Such things you can ask him to take a tech test and gauge accordingly... but attitude, only like this you can find how arrogant they are.
And if a candidate does not know for which company they are attending an interview, please maintain your cool, and explain about the company... and finally ask if they knew for what they were being interviewed.
Also, ask them what made them not search for info on the company - gauge their attitude. And think twice before hiring such people.
Interest, attitude, and above all - the need matters!
Relax... they don't deserve the job!
From India, Madras
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Relax... we are all in the same boat :-)
In the first case: I guess the HR manager should have casually told him - well, if you take a bath one day, will you not take a bath the next day?
Or:
If you are hired for this posting, and if the job requires/demands that you do the same thing twice, will you start thinking?
If that's the case - please don't waste our time, you can leave 8-)
Arpita - attitude matters. Skills - the person just needs to know the basics and be thorough with that. Such things you can ask him to take a tech test and gauge accordingly... but attitude, only like this you can find how arrogant they are.
And if a candidate does not know for which company they are attending an interview, please maintain your cool, and explain about the company... and finally ask if they knew for what they were being interviewed.
Also, ask them what made them not search for info on the company - gauge their attitude. And think twice before hiring such people.
Interest, attitude, and above all - the need matters!
Relax... they don't deserve the job!
From India, Madras
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Dear Arpita,
I'll discuss one of the incidents that I have personally faced.
A candidate for engineering came in for the interview, and he had the rock star look – hair all spiked up and all those funky things.
One of our senior managers on the panel asked him, "What do you do during your free time?" And there he goes, starting with his boast. His answer was, "Sir, I am a rock star." The manager, looking at him, said, "again."
I listened quietly and patiently because the candidate's knowledge was good. The only issue was his attitude and unprofessionalism.
Then it was my turn for a question (I was a panel member too). I asked him, "You said you are a rock star, right?" He answered with the same attitude, "Yup, any doubts?"
That's it, I got my punch. I was waiting for him to slip, and he did. So, now I asked him to sing "Californication" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
He was like, "hmmm... hmmm... sir... I... don't... recall such... song."
That was it; the bubble burst, and he started crying. We did not hire him and called him for another round.
He came in decent, in formals, hair properly combed.
So, Arpita, instead of getting so frustrated, we should try to use our unique HR skills for which we are most hated - "Our Words."
From India, Madurai
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I'll discuss one of the incidents that I have personally faced.
A candidate for engineering came in for the interview, and he had the rock star look – hair all spiked up and all those funky things.
One of our senior managers on the panel asked him, "What do you do during your free time?" And there he goes, starting with his boast. His answer was, "Sir, I am a rock star." The manager, looking at him, said, "again."
I listened quietly and patiently because the candidate's knowledge was good. The only issue was his attitude and unprofessionalism.
Then it was my turn for a question (I was a panel member too). I asked him, "You said you are a rock star, right?" He answered with the same attitude, "Yup, any doubts?"
That's it, I got my punch. I was waiting for him to slip, and he did. So, now I asked him to sing "Californication" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
He was like, "hmmm... hmmm... sir... I... don't... recall such... song."
That was it; the bubble burst, and he started crying. We did not hire him and called him for another round.
He came in decent, in formals, hair properly combed.
So, Arpita, instead of getting so frustrated, we should try to use our unique HR skills for which we are most hated - "Our Words."
From India, Madurai
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