{"id":22814,"date":"2019-01-24T19:06:34","date_gmt":"2019-01-24T11:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/?p=22814"},"modified":"2021-03-08T11:18:30","modified_gmt":"2021-03-08T03:18:30","slug":"career-advice-dream-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/career-advice-dream-jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"HR Recruiters Share 10 Things Candidates Can Do To Land Their Dream Jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Indonesian<\/a> and Vietnamese<\/a> translations available\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Job hunting is infinitely stressful, but we\u2019re here to simplify the process for you. From creating a stellar resume that hooks recruiters at first glance to dazzling your interviewer with your full array of skills, we\u2019ve got you covered with <\/span>10 comprehensive tips<\/b>!<\/span><\/p>\n

Writing your resume<\/b><\/h1>\n

1. Include your main achievements<\/b><\/h2>\n
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If there’s ever a good time to celebrate your achievements, it’s now<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you\u2019ve never had a good memory, now\u2019s the time to sit down and remember everything – your past internships, side projects and especially competitive hackathons<\/strong> you\u2019ve taken part in. The latter is often organised by companies with big brand names; wearing that badge of participation (or achievement, better yet!) may immediately sway the odds in your favour.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Join 3,000 other data science enthusiasts in your pursuit of machine learning greatness!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you\u2019re unconfident about your chances, you can take up a post-graduation internship or look out for competitions open to students and non-students alike. The upcoming <\/span>National Data Science Challenge 2019<\/b><\/a> is one such example. Organised by Shopee, it\u2019s basically a shoo-in for career conversations with our recruiters. <\/span><\/p>\n

To enter or kickstart a career in the more technical aspects of e-commerce, definitely give the challenge a shot! <\/span>Registration<\/span> closes on 9 Feb 2019 (2359), so don\u2019t dilly-dally anymore. Register here!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

2. Include your online portfolio (and social media handles, if applicable)<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Think of your online portfolio as a substitute for face-to-face presentations. Let your work speak on your behalf!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is especially beneficial for those doing creative work. <\/span>Graphic design, marketing, branding, writing<\/span><\/a> – show your future employers what you\u2019ve got by publishing your best work all in one space. After all, a picture does speak a thousand words.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Creating an online portfolio can take less than an hour with free, user-friendly sites like<\/span> Wix<\/span><\/a>. If it helps, you can also mention your Linkedin profile URL in your resume, along with your personal Instagram handle (if you have good content). It\u2019s all about impressing at every opportunity! <\/span><\/p>\n

3. Organise everything into one page<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Crafting a good resume is the crux in deciding whether or not a door will be opened for you<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This can be quite a feat. But hey, recruiters sift through a minimum of 20-50 resumes daily, and the kicker is that they typically don’t spend longer than five minutes on each!<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, Shopee\u2019s recruiters shared that applicants should prioritise. Using a <\/span>maximum of three points<\/b> in each role, describe your outstanding achievements concisely. For instance, did you implement a comprehensive social media strategy during your internship? Or did you increase sales by a significant percentage at your previous job? Show us what you\u2019ve got!<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Use keywords from vacancy adverts<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Keywords can also give you a good sense of what to expect in terms of deliverables and responsibilities<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It\u2019s no secret that many companies use software to comb through applications. These software compare candidates\u2019 resumes with keywords mentioned in the advertised job description. Hence, a nifty hack is to angle your resume so the requisite skills are clearly listed<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, doing so shows how much thought you\u2019ve put into your application. We\u2019re looking for passionate employees, not fishermen – mass-sending a generic resume in the hopes of landing as many interviews as possible isn\u2019t going to cut it \ud83d\ude09<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Maintain good formatting and grammar<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Everything your English teachers have been drilling you on boils down to this. Moment of truth!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Even though our recruiters shared that they prefer a <\/span>nicely-designed resume<\/span><\/a> to a simple black-and-white format, they unanimously agreed that formatting errors and poor grammar are a no-no. We have the luxury of grammar-checking sites like <\/strong><\/span>Grammarly<\/a><\/strong> now, so there\u2019s really no excuse. Always dot your \u2018i\u2019s and cross your \u2018t\u2019s – there\u2019s no shame in getting your friend\u2019s help to proofread your resume too!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Preparing for interviews<\/b><\/h1>\n

6. Ace the basic questions<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Rapport, rapport, rapport. Be at your best behaviour and remember to smile!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cPlease tell me more about yourself.\u201d Sounds familiar? Though interview questions differ from recruiter to recruiter (or hiring manager), the key is to keep the atmosphere light and to always portray yourself as an overcomer. Interviewers want to gauge your personality, strengths, soft skills and problem-solving mind, so pivot on that. <\/span><\/p>\n

For additional help, try the <\/strong><\/span>STAR<\/a><\/strong> method! Situation, Task, Action, Result.<\/strong> Present your responses in that order, and your interviewer will clearly see what you\u2019re capable of \ud83d\ude00 <\/span><\/p>\n

7. Show that you really care<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Everyone in Shopee cares about what we do. You’ll have to care enough to be one of us!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Never ever show up to an interview (phone call or in person) being ill-prepared. It\u2019s typical of candidates to simultaneously apply to many companies, but you ought to have basic information handy. Always be clear on the company that\u2019s calling, the role you\u2019re discussing, and the recruiter\u2019s name. <\/span><\/p>\n

Also, do put in effort in coming up with original responses. Recruiters can always tell when you\u2019re answering questions with Googled templates, so use those only as references! It\u2019ll help if you can demonstrate role awareness, functional knowledge and your motivation behind applying<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Ask the right questions<\/h2>\n
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If it matters to you, you can even ask our recruiters for an office tour. If time allows, they’ll be happy to oblige<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Besides salary-related questions, make full use of the face-to-face sessions to ask about other pertinent elements too. Be curious about team culture, working styles, career progression, rotation opportunities and the best\/worst parts of the job. Better yet, ask about existing problems that you can work out a solution for<\/strong>. That’ll really reflect on your proactivity and your readiness for the job!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Waiting for your results<\/b><\/h1>\n

9. Send a thank you message<\/b><\/h2>\n
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It’s good practice to say “thank you” at every chance you get<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tbh, after you\u2019re done with all your interviews, the only thing you can do is wait. Don\u2019t be so quick to sit on your hands though, because there\u2019s a ton you can do in between. Sending your interviewers a short thank you message will certainly leave an impression. It\u2019s like the cherry atop a pie \u2014 politeness will always earn you extra brownie points<\/strong>!<\/span><\/p>\n

10. Maximise your follow-up email <\/b><\/h2>\n
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Turn your thought-process into a plot-process. Plot the most important details and use them to your advantage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Post-interview anxiety is real. Your \u201cCtrl + R\u201d keys might even get worn out from refreshing your email too many times just waiting for that elusive result. Give your recruiter some time to have internal discussions. If the wait goes past the two-week mark, consider sending a quick follow-up email.<\/span><\/p>\n

In order to make full use of the email contents, our recruiters suggest reiterating your achievements, repeating your interest, and even updating them on your job search<\/strong>. And as always, remember to be polite!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Try out your newly minted skills of impressing HR recruiters by applying for the<\/span> positions we have at Shopee<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0We can’t promise that the job won’t be tough, but we can promise that it’ll be an enriching experience!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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