The little things that matter

They say it the little things that matter...and I believe it.
If you can not take care of the small things, how can an organization allow you to take charge of their bigger things?
In your job search process kindly make sure that you have taken care of the little things such as:
1. Spelling mistakes on your CV
2. Providing the right contact information
3. Removing anything negative that can affect your chances of being called for an interview
4. If you have been called in for an interview...do your research and find out what the organization is about and who the leaders are
5. Dress properly...do not allow your attire overshadow all your achievements. First impressions are very important
6. Grooming and hygiene...brush your teach and use mouthwash, shave that beard, nails should be trimmed, take a shower, and do not overdo it on the perfume or cologne
7. Arrive on time for the interview
8. Turn your phone off!!!!!!!!!!!
9. Make sure you have two more copies of your CV
10. Rehearse responses to the most common questions...do not memorize answers but have a clear indication of what you want to say
11. Relax during the interview...you are not infront of the judge...the worst that the person interviewing you can do is not offer you the job.
12. Have some intelligent questions to ask the interviewer
13. Thank the interviewer for taking the time to interview you

If you do these simple 13 things, your probability of getting the position will have shot up by 50-80%.
If you want the job, you have to work for it....the least you can do is get prepared!

I wish you luck and if you need assistance do not hesitate to ask for it.

Hoseah Njuguna
empowerkenya@gmail.com
0734 609 741

Diminishing Marginal Image

Ever gone out for pizza or nyama choma after a long period of not having it? The first piece is absolutely wonderful; it melts in your mouth. If someone asked you how many pieces you are going to eat you would most likely exaggerate. While the first piece tastes great; the next piece is also good, but once you get to the fourth-fifth piece the taste or satisfaction is not as great. The pleasure of that pizza diminishes with the number of pieces you have.

The same thing goes for your CV!
Do not get caught up in repetition. This is one way of killing your opportunity to be called in for an interview.

As previously mentioned, a recruiter will spend 20-25 seconds on your CV. If all the recruiter sees is leader...leader...leader or finance...finance...finance; he/she will put your CV in the junk box. No matter how much finance or marketing you know, repeating it 20 times on your CV will not improve your chance of being called in for an interview.

Remember, the recruiter is trying to get to know you in those few seconds
Maximize your chances by highlighting how well-rounded you are while at the same time enforcing your expertise of the particular job that they are recruiting for.
The law of diminishing marginal returns simply say that the first sight, experience, etc is more effective/satisfying than the fifth or sixth.
Take time to sell yourself to the recruiter by concentrating on the 11 things that I noted in my previous blog.

Do you know what you want to say but you are finding it hard to put it down? Do not hesitate to call me for assistance.

Hoseah Njuguna
empowerkenya@gmail.com
0734-609-741