Resume Building and Job Search Strategy

As we navigate the competitive job market, it's essential to have a well-crafted resume and a strategic approach to job searching. Below are some guidelines to help you refine your resume and increase your chances of landing an interview.

Resume Guidelines
  • Collect 100 sample resumes: Gather resumes from the office admin to get an idea of different formats and structures.
  • Choose a unique template: Select a template that stands out and reflects your personality.
  • Summary section: Ensure your summary section has at least 12-15 points highlighting your skills, experience, and achievements.
  • Delete objective statement: Remove the objective statement as it's often copied and not relevant to your profile.
  • Experience: Show a minimum of 5 years of automation experience or total experience minus 2, whichever is higher.
  • Update frequency: Update your resume on all job portals at least twice a week to increase visibility.
  • Job openings emails: Collect job opening emails from HRs and job portals and move them to a separate folder in Gmail.
Job Search Strategy
  • Target 20 job applications per day: Apply to 20 jobs every day via email and 150 per month through job sites like Naukri and Monster.
  • Send resume to every HR email: Send your resume to every HR email address you receive, regardless of the technology they're recruiting for.
  • Spend 3 hours a week on resume and interview prep: Dedicate time to reviewing your resume and practicing interview questions.
  • Target 8 interview failures: Aim to fail at least 8 interviews to learn and improve your skills.
  • Update resume with new skills: Update your resume as soon as you acquire a new skill, using job descriptions as a guide.
  • Focus on the process, not immediate results: Concentrate on the job search process, and don't worry about immediate results.
  • Attend at least 1 interview per week: Target to attend at least 1 interview per week, regardless of the job profile matching your skills.
  • Don't worry about missing opportunities: Don't stress about missing opportunities with great companies if you fail to clear an interview.
  • Don't focus on specific companies: Don't prioritize specific companies; instead, focus on paychecks and career growth.
  • Don't read job descriptions before interviews: Attend interviews without reading the job description, and focus on showcasing your skills.
  • Document and analyze interview questions: Note down interview questions and spend an hour analyzing what went wrong and how you can improve.
  • Subscribe to testing blogs and YouTube channels: Sign up for testing blogs and YouTube channels to stay updated on industry trends and skills.