What do recruiters look for in a resume?

To ease your reference, we have come up with a formula to broaden you view. This formula is known as THE 9 C'S OF EMPLOYER'S EXPECTATIONS.

1. COMPETENCIES

a. » Level of Knowledge: - Obtained through academic achievement, acquired through reading and experiential learning.

b. » Skills: - Your proven ability to perform in your task.

c. » Attributes: - Intelligent & Enthusiastic.
EQ: Measure of both emotional and cognitive behaviors.
IQ: Measure of cognitive skills.

Basically, employers are looking at your willingness to unlearn, relearn, retain and action. You must understand that the sum combination of knowledge, skills and attributes is purely mechanistic, if unutilised. Only when you have practised it, found it worthwhile (proven to yourself), then, pass it on to others, which complete the essence of competencies.

2. COOPERATION

a. » Team player - a person who has a strong sense of comradeship.

b. » Pleasant personality, understand the team's beliefs, values and norms.

c. » Drive and energy - quickly gets adjusted into the team.

d. » Will defend what the team stands for collectively.

e. » Dependable & Reliable.

3. COMMITMENT

a. » Organised, plan work and desire to achieve.

b. » Ability to see things through and get it accomplished.

c. » Ability to meet deadlines, time management (self discipline).

d. » Ensures quality (fitness for purpose) output.

e. » Self-managing and motivated.

f. » Works with minimum supervision.

4. CHAMELEON

a. » Preparedness for change which is a constant.

b. » Multi-tasking ability, flexible and adaptable.

c. » Think out of the box, not within comfort zone (lateral thinking).

d. » Always looking for better ways to accomplish jobs (continuous improvement).

5. COURAGE

a. » Ability to admit mistakes, truthful, integrity and honest (trustworthiness).

b. » To decide at your own level; it is better to make a decision, then no decision at all.

c. » Be prepared to be empowered but with responsibility and accountability.

d. » Exudes a lot of confidence and level headedness.

e. » Shows problem solving ability.

6. COMMUNICATION

a. » Be a good listener first, understand before you can be understood.

b. » Be a good communicator, written and spoken.

c. » Capable, good interpersonal skills.

d. » Ability to interact effectively with all levels.

e. » Gives regular feedback.

7. CONTROL

a. » Well balanced character - cool, calm and collected.

b. » Gentle but strict, soft but assertive and natural ability to persuade and dissuade.

c. » Uses situational approach when executing control.

d. » Uncompromising, when results are the final ultimatum.

8. COMPETITIVE

a. » High spirit, drive, energy and challenges self against the best role models.

b. » Strive to beat targets set, results driven.

c. » Begin with end in mind, as the effect and find its causes.

9. CONSISTENT

a. » Seen to display unflinching action and consistently perseveres to maintain all the 8 C's, competencies, cooperation, commitment, chameleon, courage, communication, control, competitive.

b. » All competencies are observed i.e. attributes, skills and knowledge (ask), from threshold to differentiating competencies.

c. » Remaining oblivious and blind to any distractions and focused.

d. » One thing at a time, incremental but sure.