On top of your job search
In our last article we talked about ways through which you could improve your online profile. Continuing with same quest we are back with few more handy tips to help ‘set the ball rolling’ for you.
Use your summary section to ‘Sell yourself’
The summary section of your resume should pack a punch to be the most effective as it highlights your most important accomplishments, talents, and qualities. It should contain the best about how and why you should qualify for the job. Almost all employers focus on this section so this is your area to ‘show your stuff’. So, write positive statements that exemplify your unique abilities and practice using descriptive words. Start with a brief phrase that best describes your profession. Next, make a few more crisp statements showing the full extent of your skill-sets, diversity in your experience and achievements worth noting. Avoid using general words like “good” and “competent”. Describe how you possess great attributes and how you have done your job well.
Verify your number and make yourself easy to contact
It might seem the most obvious thing to do but not everyone does it! Make sure you verify your contact details to increase your chances of getting shortlisted. This adds credibility to your application and adds value to your profile. Including all your contact details on every single page of your CV can also prove to be one of the smarter things that you can do. You never know if your CV might split up or a page can go missing. So its best recommended that you include your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address to add value to your application.
No more of missed opportunities
Fortune favors the prepared mind and this is particularly true when it comes to the job market. ‘Be Prepared’ isn’t just a great career advice but it has multiple pay offs too. You never know when a great career opportunity knocks your door or a recruiter calls you with your dream job. So keeping your profile regularly updated is the best way to make sure that you’re ready for whatever comes your way! Highlight your achievements which brighten your career and ensure that you stay on top of the search results.
Include preferred location
A lot of companies these days have offices in multiple locations and are looking for candidates willing to work in a particular city or place. An increasing number of recruiters are also searching candidates on the basis of location. So make sure that you mention cities that you prefer working in. This will not only ensure that you get shortlisted for any suitable opportunity in that city but will also amplify your scope of attracting local employers.
If you implement these handy tips, it will not only ensure that your profile gets noticed and followed up but will also make sure that your phone never stops ringing!
Over a period of time we have observed that many users want to contact recruiters without registering on Naukri. They gather recruiter contact details from the Job Details page (if displayed) and then send an email.
We are now enabling you to also contact recruiters who have chosen not to display their contact details. With this feature the jobseeker will be able to contact recruiters directly from the job details page without logging in or registering on Naukri.com. You can access this feature after clicking View Contact Details button on the Job Details page -
The form also allows attachment, making it easier to send resume along with query.
However, to ensure recruiters can contact you after receiving the query, you will need to verify your email. In summary, following steps are involved when you send a query for a job -
- Click on View Contact Details button on a job page.
- Click on Send Query link on the Contact Details box.
- Enter the email, query and attach a document if you want.
- Users who are not logged into Naukri.com will need to verify the email. This is required only once. If you are logged in or have already verified your email, verification is not needed.
- Query is delivered on verification.
Your query will expire if you do not verify your email id within 72 hours after query is raised.
We hope you find this feature useful. Please share your feedback with us below in comments.
Posted by Paresh Dhake, Product Manager, Naukri.com
Stay ahead of the pack!
Your profile page on Naukri is your opportunity to sell yourself! It is this page that employers see after which they hopefully shortlist you for a job. Oftentimes you sign up with us and then sit back – waiting patiently for a deluge of jobs to appear in your mailbox. But soon you realize the startling reality that you need to do a little bit more than just fill in a few fields and wait, if you are seriously interested in landing a job. Searching for a job on Naukri is one of the easiest, most suitable and no cost way of going about a job search. Here are few tips to craft an outstanding profile that would get the conversion rates rolling for you!
An attention grabbing headline
Well to start with, headlines in general provoke reactions, even a subconscious one. How you present yourself starts with your first words. So, the idea is to write a single sentence headline about yourself that is so captivating or creative that it breaks through the clutter and gets read. So, how do you write a one sentence headline and make every word count? Well, the perfect sentence should have a correlation to the job you are applying for, a skill you have established before and how you would use that skill for them.
Strong Keywords/ Buzzwords
It’s a known fact that recruiters and databases search for profiles using keywords. And there is a huge chance that yours won’t be included in the search results if it’s not embedded with the right keywords that suit your needs. So, select and use the right buzzwords to grab attention. Example, if you are into content writing then selecting keywords like edit, CMS should be perfect or if you are into IT then keywords like SAP, C++, and Oracle should be used and could be instant eye catchers. Basically, the idea is to weave in the right functional skills, designation, relevant qualifications and number of years of experience which are all strong keywords.
Completing your Profile is worth it
Most jobseekers complete only 40% of their profile the first time they log in as they are in a rush to complete it. But it is highly recommended that you invest time and complete your profile 100% at the earliest possible. Your online profile is where employers read about your education, certifications, skill sets, and the brands that you’re associated with and how many people have liked your work. And all this information definitely matters to people who are thinking of getting you on board.
Do you have some specific tips to share with us that have worked for you? Please drop us a comment
Stay tuned for the next part of this series
First and foremost, it is important to understand that Naukri Job Alerts are customized to your profile and the resume as provided by you to us. Every jobseeker gets a unique set of matching jobs. The matching is based on text of your CV as well as the Functional Area/Department, Role and Industry that you have selected. Each of these parameters along with your salary, experience and preferred location are used to find matching jobs for you. Before we dive into details of the Job Alerts, here are a few points to remember:
1. Not all jobs are sent in Job Alerts – Only jobs posted in last 2-3 days are used to match against the profile and sent in the email. However, a link at the bottom of the job alert mailer lands you on recommended jobs page which shows all jobs on that day that match your profile.
2. Only one Profile you shared with us is used – In case you have created multiple profiles with Naukri, only the last profile that you have shared with us is used to send the matching jobs. If you have added new skills, moved higher in your organization, got a salary increase or changed your job, you should incorporate these changes into your Naukri profile to receive better matching Job Alerts
3. Selecting Functional Area and Role as “Others” may hurt relevance of the Job Alert – If you select your Functional Area or Role as “Others”, Naukri does not precisely know what your department is. We understand organizations do create custom designations that are specific or unique to them. Therefore, it is best to select the closest matching Functional Area or Role, instead of selecting “Others”. Please note this will not limit the jobs you receive to the role that you have selected, since Naukri also sends jobs in similar roles, not just the role that you selected.
Naukri job alerts are computed using a matching logic which takes into consideration your skills as specified in the CV, and those mentioned in the Key Skills, Designation or Resume Headline fields in Naukri profile. A combination of these variables is then used to send job alerts.
If you find jobs are not relevant to you, we suggest the following –
1. Ensure your profile is kept updated
2. Add your current professional skills in Key Skills field in Naukri Profile – If you have mentioned key skills in just your CV and but not in this Naukri Profile field, you may miss jobs that match your current skills. Since not all skills that you might have acquired during your professional life are equally important for your next career move; jobs you receive do take into account the current key skills field. You can edit your key skills by logging into your Naukri Account and then following My Naukri Home –> View & Update –> Profile Snapshot –> Key Skills
3. Remove skills that are not relevant or you don’t intend to seek jobs for, from Key Skills field – You may want to show case all skills to recruiters, however, do that only in your CV. Removing these skills from Key Skills field in Naukri Profile will reduce jobs which require this skill. Same is also true for Resume Headline and Designation fields of your Naukri Profile.
4. Specify your Preferred Location – We realize that the location of a company is an important factor while evaluating job opportunities. Hence your job alerts are classified into parts – jobs matching only your preferred locations and jobs matching other locations. You can specify your preferred location by logging into your Naukri Account and then following My Naukri Home –> View & Update –> Profile Snapshot –> Preferred Location
5. Add a descriptive Designation in Naukri Profile – If your designation in Naukri profile is “Senior Manager” and you are working in the accounts department, change the designation to “Senior Manager – Accounts”. An indicator to department/ role what you are currently working in, helps.
6. Remove descriptions that may cause confusion from your Designation- If you are working in a Bank and serving clients as “Senior Relationship Banker- Agriculture and Food Industry”, consider if you really want a job only in that Industry. If your skills are broad based and not just limited to this Industry, consider using a different designation like “Senior Relationship Banker – Corporate Division”.
It is important to know that as a Naukri registered member, you have control on the kind of jobs you receive. If you don’t find job alerts relevant, you can create a personalized job alert for yourself. Just fill up a simple form, mention your skills, experience, salary, location etc and subscribe to jobs in that specific area. Power to you.
Wishing you great success in your career.
With Best Regards,
Naukri.com Team
With over 10 years of expertise in the recruitment domain, we realized there was a strong need among recruiters to search for potential candidates based on their skill sets. To cater to this need, we have launched Naukri Certifications. It helps you showcase your true potential, bringing out your technical know-hows & abilities to the front, making your profile standout and easily noticeable by all recruiters.
We provide you with an array of certifications to suit your skills and strengths and assist you in effectively presenting them to recruiters:
Naukri IT Certifications
Presently we have a list of over 140 tests to match the different skill sets available in the country’s most diverse and mammoth IT sector. We offer you a set of both coding and non-coding questions to gauge your fundamental and practical understanding of the specific technology.
Take these to stand out among 15 million other IT professionals and to showcase your expertise in specific domains of your choosing.
General Aptitude
Impress the recruiters with your logical reasoning and quantitative capabilities for any kind of job profile that you are targeting. Recruiter’s are often more inclined towards candidates who have proven themselves to have good analytical and reasoning abilities.
Best Part…
Is that these tests can be taken from the comfort of your home using just a web cam and a good internet connection. Improve your employability quotient and give yourself the Naukri Certification Edge today.
If you are not yet registered with us, this blog post is for you! You get the following benefits as our registered member
1. Access to unadvertised jobs – Naukri.com is widely used by recruiters and head hunters to meet their hiring needs. As you might know, not every job opportunity is posted on the internet publicly. In fact, many of the best opportunities are never posted on any job board or newspaper. For these unadvertised and niche jobs recruiters personally get in touch with jobseekers. So, if you are a registered jobseeker on Naukri.com, you are likely to be contacted by recruiters personally for thousands of such unadvertised job opportunities!
2. Convenience to apply to jobs in one click – As an unregistered jobseeker, you have to fill a form every time you apply for a job. But as a registered member you enjoy a seamless, one-click-Apply experience.
3. The best jobs delivered in your Mailbox – As a registered member you will receive the best matching jobs considering your current work profile, preferred locations and future aspirations. But before we can do so, please tell us more about your career preferences.
4. Apply to jobs from your mobile– Now you don’t have to be connected to your laptop to apply for the job you always wanted. Our mobile site lets registered members apply to jobs from their mobile phone or handheld device – anywhere, anytime!
We would like to welcome you on board. Create your account, by completing our registration form
If you have any other questions / concerns regarding our registration process, please drop us a comment. You might also visit our other blog posts by clicking either on the Naukri Blogs logo on the top or by Categories on the right side of this page
Wishing you success in your career.
With Best Regards,
Naukri.com Team
In our constant endeavour to make Job search accessible to you wherever you are and in all possible modes Naukri has launched new Blackberry application. Naukri on BlackBerry combines the power of the trusted Naukri brand with utility of the BlackBerry device.
This application consists of different modules
Search – Now you can search the most relevant jobs available on Naukri
Recommended Jobs – Our smart engine recommends jobs basis your profile with us and your Apply history
Profile – now you can update your professional profile within minutes- smart way of utilising your free time
Job Alerts – you can set job alerts and we will integrate these alerts with your BB device to deliver matching jobs directly in your messages inbox
Job seeker services – Now boost your chances of landing up that dream job through customised packages that help in your Job hunt.
You can download the application here. Naukri for BlackBerry is live and works on all Blackberry devices with software versions of 4.3.0 or higher.
We would love to hear from you about your feedback/comments on this initiative.
There are many factors that recruiters and employers consider when searching and short-listing candidates for a job. One of those many factors is sometimes the Preferred Location mentioned by candidates. That is, say, if a job requirement is for the city of Mumbai, then the recruiter is more likely to contact a candidate who prefers to work in Mumbai than a candidate who has either not mentioned a preference at all, or has mentioned his/her preference to work in, say, Hyderabad.
Therefore, if there are cities that you strongly prefer to work in, then make sure that you mention those cities as your Preferred Locations – it will increase your chances of getting shortlisted for the suitable opportunity in that city. Ofcourse, we understand that you may have more than one city/region that you would like to find your next job in, and that is why you can select multiple cities/regions as your Preferred Locations in Naukri.com.
Click here to enter Preferred Locations in your profile.
We have re-worked the communication settings options in order to give you more control on what messages and communication you receive after registering on Naukri.com. Not just that - you can also control what messages you want to receive on e-Mail, and what you want to receive on SMS.
Listed below are the different categories of messages that you may receive in your e-Mail and Mobile.
Job Alerts
Jobs Alerts are sent to you 3 days a week. The jobs sent depend on the information mentioned by you, and they continuously keep you in touch with the opportunities available to you. We keep improving the matching system and it would pay well to continue to receive and view jobs sent as alerts.
Important notifications from Naukri.com
Once you register on Naukri.com, we help you build your profile better so that you get the best results from Naukri.com. Notifications on missing information in profile, tips on profile building, new useful features, and timely reminders to update your profile are some such notifications. It will be in your interest to receive and act on these.
Contacts from Recruiters
Recruiters are continuously searching for talent on Naukri.com and try and reach out to as many relevant candidates for job openings available with them. They have various modes available to send out a contact to jobseekers such as targeted and customized e-mails, SMS and automated voice alerts.
Resume Services
Naukri.com also offers you professional services on resume writing, flashing your resume to consultants etc. You can specify if you wish to receive calls/sms or e-mails regarding these services, benefits and discounts.
Promotions and Special Offers
We have external partners/vendors who offer special discounts on their products and services to our users. At times partner sites may also send out promotional e-mails to keep you updated. These e-mails are sent to users who are considered the target segment for that particular information/offer.
Please be assured, Naukri.com not disclose your account details or information to any 3rd party.
Click here to review your current communication settings on Naukri.com
Now that you know about benefits of creating multiple profiles & most probably already have created one, we give you another important feature to utilize your multiple profiles.
If you have more than one profile, when you apply to a job, you will be given an option to select the profile with which you want to apply to that particular job. So how does it help?
Since all your profiles would (& ideally should) highlight your specific skill sets and professional background, not every profile is suitable for every kind of job. Different jobs require you to position yourself differently sometimes. That is when recruiters would get to see your details which fit in the job requirements the most, and this increases your chances of getting shortlisted. Simply select the right profile for every job you apply to, from the Profile Selection Page.
If, however, you do not wish select a different profile on every apply, this feature can be turned off from the “My Naukri” page below “My Profiles”.
Below are some screenshots for your reference-
