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3 tips to get invited to an interview

Prevent your application from ending up in the digital trash. We present 3 tips for getting invited to an interview!

3 tips to get invited to an interview
Published on
Nov 30, 2022

Sending applications is tedious and time-consuming, especially when they do not lead to an interview in the end. Therefore, proper preparation for the interview is essential to succeed. So if you want to avoid your application ending up in the digital trash bin, this article is for you. We present 3 Tips to Get Invited to an Interview.

Tip 1: Use Your Knowledge About the Company

Before you even apply for a position, take a closer look at the company. Use this research to highlight the company's features in your application. If the company stands for special values or is known for a distinctive product, you can incorporate that into your writing. Also, visually aligning your resume or application to the company's corporate design can make a statement. Use your company knowledge not only to improve your application but also to ask good questions during the interview. In any case, you demonstrate that you have engaged deeply with the company and can show commitment.

Tip 2: Use Keywords in the Resume

When creating a resume, it's important to pay attention not just to the content but also to the right keywords. Because even the most unique application won't help if the HR department doesn't even look at it. Nowadays, large companies often use algorithms to filter suitable applications. These programs search applications for specific terms, keywords, and discard them if none of these terms are found. Therefore, when writing a resume, ensure you explicitly mention appropriate job titles, education, skills, and competencies. Base it on the job posting from the company.

Tip 3: Mention Specific Know-How

Googling keywords and bragging is easy. But how can you prove to the HR department that you actually have important knowledge for your industry and role? Mention insights that you have acquired in your professional life. This way, you prove that you actually possess the described competencies.

Conclusion

Getting your dream job is not an easy task. But with these interview tips, including specific advice for applications in Switzerland, and good preparation for typical interview questions, you are on your way to success. Want more tips and tricks on the topic of applications? Then take a look at this article: How to Stand Out in Applications: 3 Tricks

Author
Natalie Plöschberger
Recruiting Expertin bei two.jobs
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