Application Tips
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CRAFTING
Your Resume Quickly grab recruiters’ attention by effectively communicating why you’re suitable for the job.
Customise each and every resume sent out First and foremost, tailor your resume to the firm and role you’re applying to. Make it obvious that you’ve made a genuine effort to think about what the company’s looking for, and what makes you their best candidate. Conduct your own thorough research and don’t forget to check individual employers’ application procedures, as some may have specific requirements! For instance, HSBC’s website details the specific format, sections and details that applicants should include in their resume. If you’re indicating a career objective at the top, pay special attention to it. Remember to keep it simple and state your ambition with something simple like: “Valedictorian from Nanyang Business School with strong analytical skills seeking an internal audit position at a leading MNC.”
Specify your skills and areas of expertise Instead of a career objective, you can opt for a section on technical skills or your main areas of expertise. While recruiters don’t always have the time to look through what you did in your previous internships or positions in detail, they do keep an eye out for specific skills, which you can show through a skill set summary. Alternatively, you can describe your core skill set under each work experience you have. For example, if you listed working experience in marketing, take a line or two to highlight the key areas of expertise you have gained and honed, such as market research, market sizing, interviewing, public relations and business development. On the other hand, for a business management position, point out the relevant areas of expertise such as executive-level communication, strategic planning, business analysis and client management.
Finance Career Guide 2023
