5 tips for landing a job interview

Que vous soyez jeune diplômé ou sénior expérimenté, l’entretien de recrutement, c’est presque la consécration pour un postulant en recherche d’emploi. Répondre à une annonce ou faire une application spontanée suppose de faire un CV et une ou plusieurs lettres de motivation efficaces pour décrocher un entretien. Le meilleur modèle de CV ne vous mettra jamais à l’abri d’une erreur. Quelques secondes suffiront au recruteur pour sceller le destin de votre candidature. Soit il l’écartera d’emblée, soit il la conservera en vue d’une lecture plus attentive. Alors, comment rédiger un curriculum vitae et une letter of motivation that won't go straight into oblivion? How do you stand out and attract attention?

Approach your recruiter directly, with no frills.

The job offer you consulted caught your attention. Of course, but rather than make an argument out of it, don't waste time and get to the point. Indicate the position you're applying for. Work on your catchphrase and avoid wordiness to get straight to the point of your letter: your application and the fact that you're the ideal candidate. List your strengths and achievements in chronological order. Your application should be seen as an opportunity for whoever reads it.

Penser comme votre employeur, penser mots-clés et nuage de mots !

Recruiters and employers need to find what they're looking for in your application. Just think: they've put together a job or internship advertisement and tried to insert keywords relevant to their sector of activity. It's possible that before your CV reaches the recruiter's desk, it will be screened by a "recruitment bot" to check for the presence of these keywords. Don't hesitate to compare the semantic content of the job offer with that of your application. So go online and search for word cloud tools!

Balancing technical and soft skills.

Depending on the type of job in question, the importance of technical skills may be relative. It's precisely your cross-disciplinary skills, your "savoir-être", that can make the difference and help you land the job of your dreams.

In addition to classic CV headings such as "Educational background", "Training" or "Professional experience", the layout of your CV should give pride of place to soft skills, also known as transversal skills: self-confidence, creativityemotional intelligence. Even if the job offer isn't very specific and you don't have the Perfect CVIf you're looking for a new job, make the most of your people skills. For your first job and your first CV, don't forget to list the student jobs you've held. Your summer jobs will certainly tell you a lot about your human qualities, moral values and behavioral skills.

Provide a well-spaced and legible document, free of any errors.

Save your recruiter time and make it easier to read. Whether you're presenting your application or expressing your motivation, remember to write a short document that highlights your personality, skills and career path.

Do you have a synthetic mind? Then show it, and avoid overloading your CV with unnecessary qualifiers. Give preference to short formulas and action verbs, and your CV will be all the more striking for it.

Take care of the form too. No extravagance in fonts or layout. As far as possible, limit yourself to a single page: otherwise, there's little chance of anyone taking the time to read you!

Finally, proofread to avoid spelling and typographical errors.

Check, check, check. Make sure nothing is missing from your application.

Don't forget to include your marital status and contact details.

Check the layout: writing a CV in Word format does not exempt you from sending it in PDF format, nor from naming it correctly. See our article on name your CV or letter of application.

Check that the documents are consistent with your LinkedIn profile before you apply.

As far as possible, limit yourself to a single page: otherwise, there's little chance of anyone taking the time to read it! Finally, be careful not to send a cover letter that has obviously been written for another employer. Mistakes can happen, but not when it comes to the person you're applying to or the position you're applying for. Even when you're looking for a job, be professional!

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