What kind of resumé applicants should send to headhunts?

With years experiences of mine in working as a recruitment consultant; i would like to shared some tips regarding to what types of resumé that applicant shall send to headhunt so that they can be outstand compared to other hundreds candidates. Tips may include as following:


Tips:
1. Keep it in a standard word processing program like MS Word. Don't send me resumes in pdf formats or other obscure applications.
2. Don't add too many tables or unique bullet points. I might not have the same version of word to read your version!

3. Desist from adding your soft copy picture on your resume. I guess that would be helpful in certain kind of jobs, but they unnecessarily make the file huge.

4. Don't add colors, bigger fonts or colored fonts to make important points. You can keep specific points in bold or underline them.

5. Please, keep the resume at fit at least 2 pages. Your resume should be succinct enough to evoke my interest to call you.

6. Lists of bullet points about your job description do not tell me about what you did.

7. Embellish your resume with your achievements, not what the job description was.

Top tips for interivew

You rarely get a second chance to create a good first impression, so in brief:
• Be prepared and know your CV
• Do some company research
• Dress smartly
• Arrive on time
• Have some questions prepared

Before the interview
• Ensure you have a full job description and are aware of the format that the interview will take.
• Do some company research.  The company website is a great place to start. You may well be asked what you know about the company, so impress the interviewer with your knowledge i.e.: What the company does, how long they have been established, the size, structure, turnover, competitors, their market and aims for the future.
• Ensure you know where the company is and ideally do a “dummy run”.  Always allow additional time for unavoidable delays.  Arriving late or flustered does not create a good impression.
• Check the time of the interview and who will be interviewing you.

On the day
• Take a contact number with you.
• Dress appropriately – a suit is usually a “must” for interviews and portrays professionalism.
• Ensure you are well groomed and tidy and that you are not chewing gum.

The interview
The interview is a two-way process and also an opportunity to ensure that the job and company are right for you.

Here are some top tips:
• SMILE!  Ensure you come across as friendly, approachable and enthusiastic.
• Be polite to all staff you meet – you never know, they could well influence the recruitment process
• Listen carefully to questions and allow the interviewer to finish speaking before responding
• Don’t worry about pausing before you answer a question as this shows you are considering it seriously.
• Where possible, give practical evidence of any statements you make
• Never criticize former employers
• Maintain eye contact, relax and show interest in what the interviewer says

Be prepared for questions such as:
• What do you know about our company?
• What interests you most about the role?
• Why should we appoint you?
• What is important to you in a role?
• What was your greatest success in your last position?
• How would your Manager or colleagues describe you?
You will usually have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the interview – think about what is important to you, but some questions might be:
• What training can I expect on joining your company? 
• Are there any drawbacks to my application?
• How many candidates are you interviewing for this role? 
• When will you be making a decision?
Finally…
• Make sure you have confirmed your interest in the job.
• Conclude the interview with a handshake, remembering to thank the interviewer for their time. (select,2010)

Should you need any details info regarding to the interview, contact me directly at socheata@greatalliances.com.
Thanks!