Why invest hours or even days in optimizing your resume for something that only 2% of companies really use. You could spend that time by networking and applying to jobs like crazy. You never know what company will offer you a good position.

Many of you know the famous South African entrepreneur Elon Musk, who started from nothing and ended up with a current net worth of 21.3 Billion dollars. But did you know that his first ever real jobs were tending vegetables, cutting logs and cleaning boiler rooms?

Not every individual makes it through college, acquires a professional degree successfully, and becomes a part of the professional market. The level of a person’s education does not determine his right to benefit from the opportunities that the world has to offer. It is all about acquiring a skill set and making an effort!

It is becoming increasingly more popular for employers to give future employees aptitude tests as part of the recruitment process. The aptitude test is used to gain insight into the future employee’s skill-sets, character traits, working style, and ability to handle a workload.

Resume writing is an ongoing process and will likely continue throughout your career. A great resume is the key to any job search and it can also determine whether or not you get the right job. The time spent producing your professional resume will be rewarding.

Capturing employers’ attention and making a great first impression is not an easy job, but it’s achievable if you are a job seeker who submits a great resume that states your “career story” in a professional way.

The cover letter is an opportunity to describe your interest in a job position, why you are the right candidate, and what skills you possess that expressly apply to the position. If your cover letter is captivating and bright, hiring managers will happily invest time and effort in a closer examination, and you will have the opportunity to land an interview.

When you are looking for a job, landing an interview it’s like a colossal success, but for most open jobs, the interview is just one step in a long and rigorous hiring process. You have only one chance to make a good first impression, so make the most out of it.