5 Tips on Writing an Exceptional CV

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If you are applying for a new job, nothing can be more important for you than your CV. This is the ticket to the job of your dreams, and therefore, you cannot compromise on quality. A great looking CV, which is able to drive attention towards you, is just the thing you need to get your foot in the door. Unfortunately, for a lot of people, this is the one thing that they cannot get right. Here’s how you can ensure that your CV does not find its way into the trash pile of a prospective employer.

     1. Get Your Basics Right – Research shows that the average time a recruiter spends looking at your resume ranges from 5 to 7 seconds, and this is all the time you get to capture the recruiter’s attention. Therefore, you should spend some time on the format of your CV and make sure you are able to adequately highlight the sections that are most relevant to the recruiter. This could be the relevant skills, relevant experience, or relevant education and achievements. Use your own discretion.

2.       Presentation is Very Important – A survey shows that 76% of CVs are discarded because of un-professionalism. If you have an unprofessional email address, your CV is sure to be discarded. The chances of rejection grow to 88% if you have an unprofessional photograph on the CV. Your CV is not your social networking profile. Let the employer know you are professional, through the presentation, language and structure of your CV – which is a formal document for all intents and purposes.

3.       Length Matters – Most recruiters have scores of CVs to go through. If you send a 5 page resume, the weight of it would be daunting enough for the recruiter to discard it. A great CV is not only professional, but also clear and concise. It conveys what it intends to in very clear terms, without being contrite. Do not aim for length, in fact, try to keep everything as short and sweet as possible.

4.       Understand the Job – Last year, of all the jobs applied to through internet portals, only 35% of applicants were actually qualified for the posting. This means, most candidates would apply to a job without even being certain about the requirements of the job. This does not bode well for them. Therefore, even if they have a stellar CV, the document is simply not tailored to the needs of the recruiter, and therefore, is of no use.

5.       Tailor Your CV – Each job demands a specific skill set and experience. If you understand what the job entails, and know it is suitable for you, do not make the mistake of sending out a generic CV. Instead, tailor it for the posting and make sure the employer knows why they should hire you for the advertised position.

With these simple tips, you should be able to beat the competition and make sure that your CV stands out. If you follow these tips to the letter, your CV wont have to ultimately end up in a discarded pile with those who may be less qualified, experienced or suitable for the role you applied for. 

By ReKruiTIn.com Team

Banking and Finance Industry Growth in 2015 Year

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According to a recently published collaborative report by CII-KPMG, India’s banking and finance sector is gaining ground rapidly and is poised to become the fifth largest in the world by the year 2020. It the growth continues along the present trends, the industry would easily be the third largest by 2025.  This is certainly good for incumbents who are looking to be a part of this industry, which is currently valued at Rs. 81 Trillion.

With the banking and insurance sector becoming more technology savvy, communicating with the masses and making tailor made products for investors and the general public, there would be a growing need for more employees across all sectors. Today, the Indian banking sector consists of 26 public sector banks, 20 private banks and 43 banks backed by foreign investors. In addition to this, there are 61 regional rural banks as well. India is also home to a whopping 90,000 credit cooperatives, spread across the country.

What Factors are Promoting the Growth of the Banking and Finance Industry?

An amendment to Banking Laws Bill was passed in 2012, and this amendment now allows the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to have a final say in issuing licenses to new banks. The Indian Government is also taking a very keen interest in the banking sector, pushing forward reforms to streamline the entire industry and create a shift in the style of operation. The adoption of IT is also building a close synergy between the two sectors, creating unique opportunities for IT professionals with a financial background, or vice versa.

Growth of the Insurance Sector

The life insurance industry in India is giving momentum to the entire BSFI industry. Today, in India, this sector is poised to grow at a CAGR of 14.1 per cent. While in 2011, the industry was valued at US$ 66.5 billion, it is set to reach US$ 111.9 billion in 2015 (data released by BRICS). The 2014-15 budget has already increased tax exemption of life insurance products, fueling increased interest in the industry. Health insurance is the second largest segment in the country and players from both private and public sectors are actively involved in it. Since 2010, the Indian health insurance industry has experienced a very major growth at a CAGR of 37.2%.

Recruitment Trends in BSFI Industry

With such a substantial growth in the industry, new jobs are being created every day. Judging by the growth rate of the industry, the industry will be creating 8.4 million jobs each year on a global scale, and the trend will only go upwards. In the next 5-10 years, the Indian BSFI industry, should have created 20 lack new jobs. Issuances of new licenses to banks and improved FDI regulations will spur a growth in opening up of new banks, which will be beneficial for those vying to get education in finance.  

According to Randstad India, the banking sector will be among the top job creators in India in both 2014 and 2015. Apart from the permanent roles, there will be a lot of opportunity for contractual employment as well. The highest increase of job opportunities will be in the positions of direct selling agents, mutual fund advisors, insurance agents and relationship and wealth managers.

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In Which Industry Should I Make my Career?

“Every child is gifted, they just unwrap their packages at different times” – Anonymous

There are many things common to this world, some things that we don’t like to be associated with and the others that we love to be a part of, but the only thing each and every one of us would like to be known for is our childhood. They say that stumble, fall and move forward but never look back, but having said that, everybody wants to go back and re live their childhood. Talking so much about the early days, the only people that make this dream come alive are the two forms of god – our parents. The oldest Goddess we know of is our Mother and we all would love to go back to that tender womb and float for another 9 months as fearlessly as the wind blows. It is said that the grandfather and the grandson have a common enemy, which is the father. A father, who wishfully has to portray the antagonist, is indeed the guiding force behind all that we are and all that we tend to achieve.

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Slowly and gradually as we pass the phase and just join the ‘Gang of the Teenagers’, we enter a stage where we are forced onto a dilemma, A dilemma where the world wants to us become a certain kind and we have our own chain of thoughts. The world might want us to be the captain of the cricket team whereas we might have the simple plan to become a player who simply brings glory to the country come what may. Similarly, every student has a dream to become like somebody or pursue a profession which appeal to him. Interests varying from science, commerce, sports, arts and crafts, public speaking and so on and so forth are place in one platter and it is then for the student to decide and become the master of his own destiny. It is important to note here that teacher play a very crucial role in being our mentor, honing and polishing our skills along the way.

                   By the time one reaches high school, some students are lucky enough to be crystal clear in their thought process and chalk out their game plan for the coming future. On the other hand, most of students are still clueless about the industry they should pursue. One advice to all the students here is to not shy away from this important phase in life and just leave their fate hanging on a couple of marks. Good marks are important but good knowledge and education is the most important. Therefore, an advice to all the students at this tipping point is to follow their hearts and excel in whatever they are good at. Along with studying the routine study courses, we need to broaden our spectrum and be open to many other avenues because of the plethora of options available to us. Growth in industries like aeronautics, water management, environment studies have also widened the scope for students. India’s Mars mission is one example of changing times for the country and a welcome sign for students interested in space studies. Diseases like Ebola are on the rise every now and then and the country needs students who are willing to research on such things along with other environmental issues. Also, with the advent of ‘Make In India’, India’s manufacturing industry is set to thrive in the coming future and a lot of employment will be generated.

                   Sometimes, students fear to travel the path less travelled but success is guaranteed if a person always believes in oneself and one is bound to excel if he pursues whatever he is best at. Hardships will definitely follow but always remember that there is no sunrise without darkness and bad days are bound to followed by good days. So, people, go out in the wild, wear your heart on your sleeve, start expressing yourself, live your dreams, fear none but do  remember to strive and work hard, harder and hardest. 

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Professional Resume - Plays Vital Role in Job Search

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Never underestimate the importance of a good resume. Your resume is your first impression and first impression counts. Your Resume is the first impression that the employer has of you. This is the means to attract the attention of the employer. It can either make the situation or break the situation. So if your resume is not working contact a professional resume writer.

According to the statistics an employer gives few seconds on a particular resume. Hence it becomes extremely important that it is presented in a way that it makes a good impression. Due to scarcity of employment opportunities, the job market has become very competitive. To make your resume unique so that it stands out among others it is imperative to have a professional resume. It will have the best chances of grabbing the employer’s attention. Getting a Professional Resume is a sort of investment that you make in yourself. This in turn is a future investment as it will help you secure your dream job. So don’t think and invest in yourself.

A resume tells everything about you. It shows the employers who you are. It tells them about your qualifications, capabilities, strengths, and your past experience and thus gives them a reason to hire you. 

Why get a Professional Resume? The opportunity will knock at your door only once. So don’t waste it. The professional resume writers are well aware of what the Employers look for. They will present you in the best professional way. While getting a professional resume written you will also be able to find out your strengths and build up a confidence in yourself. What better way to prepare yourself for an interview.

Another important advantage of a professional resume is that it will fetch you more interviews. And who knows you get hired soon. Professional resume has helped many. People have attained higher positions, got a huge increment and many of them managed to get their dream jobs. They secured the job that brings out the best in them and they enjoy doing it. And above all you are paid for what you enjoy – what else can you ask for.

Get your Dream Job: Every company wants a resume.  The HR personnel of a company look at innumerable resumes and then pick out only a few for an interview. This shows the importance your resume carries. It makes you stand out in a crowd. The sooner you get yourself a professional resume writer, the sooner your chances are of getting hired. A professional resume in the hands of your employer puts across you as a serious candidate for the position. It tells the employer that you have the required skills for the position and you will be a perfect fit.

So get a Professional Resume writer today. Writing is their capability. They are the ones who can put the right words for you and to get the job you have been looking for. It will attract the attention of the prospective employers and they will be anxious to meet you.

Career Growth of IT industry in Year 2015

Fresh graduates entering the job market are always concerned about the growth prospects and career growth in their chosen field during the coming years. These fears are especially warranted when one looks at the nature of global economies and how they have behaved in the recent past. Lay-off's have been common during the recent global economic slowdown. However, there are some jobs and careers that are considered ‘recession proof’. Fortunately for those, training in Information.

Technology (IT) or already in the field after their education, a Career in IT can be very rewarding.

Even during a recession, jobs don’t necessarily dry out. However, expectations in terms of career growth and remunerations may have to be mellowed down a little. Still, due to technology becoming a driver in the growth of businesses, IT technology will continue to grow despite the slowdown in global economies. The year 2015 would be a year for software developers. With changing trends in business process technologies, and more and more businesses turning towards iterative technologies to steer their enterprise, a career in IT can definitely help you reap favourable returns.

Despite the recent economic downturn, where many businesses shut their doors and many people lost their jobs, labour specialists, economists, the associations of colleges and employees report that several businesses are offering signing bonuses and lucrative salaries to attract and retain the best talent in the field of IT.

The median salaries in the IT sector depend on the profile you choose. In India, the average salary for a Senior Software Engineer is about Rs. 613,376. An entrant in the field can expect to earn Rs. 371,088. Project managers in IT have a higher salary band of about Rs 11,79,036 and a Software Developer should hope to earn about Rs 3,47,824 while starting out their careers. Junior Business Analysts in the IT sector have an average salary of Rs 605,604 while a Sr. Software Engineer / Developer / Programmer can hope to earn anywhere between Rs 628,944 to Rs 12,00,000 per annum. These salaries have shown an upward trend, and there is no reason to believe that this trend may falter in the coming years.

With the advent of technologies such as Big Data and cloud computing, more jobs are being created for IT professionals every year. The higher specialization you have, more would be the growth prospects for you. The more experience you have, the more salaries you would be drawing. The career growth is tremendous, and there are opportunities to move to offshore locations as well. A lot of employees have sought positions overseas while working with their Indian companies. This would not only help you get international experience, but would also help you attract higher salaries and give more weight to your resume.

With everything moving to the cloud today, there is no doubt that even web developers would experience a surge in their demand and get better career career prospects. So if you are looking to make a career or advance in IT, this is just the right time because the sector is growing at an unprecedented rate.