Candidate Attraction

Tips for Writing an Effective Resume
A strong, professionally written resume is a ‘must’ in today’s marketplace. A good resume is going to make you stand out from other applicants and give you a competitive edge no matter what your field of expertise
Think of your resume as a bridge to an interview. The resume you send to your prospective employers will be the first item they see that is the product of your work and that represents you and your work history; make it look good. It will probably be a major guide for asking you questions and finding out more about you. Make it easy and interesting for the interviewer to develop questions.
Consider the following tips when formulating your resume:

Do’s

• Emphasize your job and performance skills in your resume. (Meanwhile, prepare skill-benefit statements that you can use in the interview to illustrate each of these skills).
• Show your willingness, in your application, your resume, and your references, to adapt to a variety of changes and demands in the work environment.
• In your cover letter communicate your core values: honesty, hard work, and respect for others. There is a quick and easy way to distinguish yourself from the competition. Add a cover letter, references, links, and other important information about you and your professional skills to give you the edge.
• Personal Cover Letter - Teamed with your resume, the cover letter provides an opportunity to illustrate your accomplishments while defining your career goals.
• Personal References - Maintain a list of your current references for easy access. Even allow them to review your resume

Don’ts

• Don’t list unusual or dangerous hobbies or activities in your resume or elsewhere. You may be an excellent skydiver, mountain climber, or cave explorer, but to the employer, these make you a risk, not a hero.
• Don’t specify your political or religious beliefs. Whether you are Right or Left wing, Christian, Jewish or Confucian has nothing to do with your qualifications for the job. It may, however, disqualify you in the eyes of some interviewers.
• Don’t write about your plans for learning new skills. The employer is more interested in what you can do now.

Interview tips

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Appropriate Dress, For Success!
Basically, in an interview, you have only a few minutes to make a good impression, and likewise, the interviewer only has a few minutes to make a decision about whether you are the right person for the job….
You must immediately appear to be someone who will fit well into company and culture, and with enough potential for the employer to take valuable time and attention in talking to you.

Appropriate dress is as crucial in the process as putting together a good resume. Your first impression and how you're dressed sets the tone of the interview. Before you even begin a discussion with the interviewer, how you're dressed has told them quite a bit about your professionalism and seriousness.

What is appropriate dress?
In Hawaii, as well as on the mainland, conservative is always the best bet.

For Men:
A nice, clean, and well pressed aloha or collared shirt with dark suit trousers or khaki pants with belt. Dress shoes as well, no slippers! It is rare here in Hawaii that a suit would be necessary for an interview, but if so, be sure it is a conservative dark color and fits well.

For Women:
Business dress is actually slightly more formal for women than men in Hawaii. A dress or suit would be the best bet, or a nice pantsuit is also acceptable. Skirts should fall no more than 2 inches above the knee, and closed toed shoes are still most appropriate.