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…It’s About YOU!

What you are marketing here is YOU – and your value is entirely dependent on your qualifications for the job. 

The key here is to present yourself in a way that will give these prospective employers the perception that you are fit for the job and the position applied for.  Highlighting your strong points that are relevant to job of concern will increase your chances of getting noticed. 
It’s Also About The Prospective Employer!

While indeed you are selling yourself, it is also about considering and keeping in mind the needs and requirements of these employers. 

If you are able to analyze and understand the employer’s needs, and make your CV with these in mind, you will be able to show that you are deserving of the position applied for. 

They should be able to see you as someone who can be relied upon to do the job well and fit in their organization harmoniously.  They should get the impression that you are their best choice among others. 

In all things, be honest.  In job interviews, it will do you no good to mislead your potential employer.  While you may succeed in getting hired, you will still be subjected to job evaluations that would eventually show how poor a hire you are.  Your immediate boss may find it insulting and will end your stay with cause.

Be truthful with regards to your strengths and weaknesses.  Be proud about your strengths and strong points, but don’t be shy to tell your weaknesses.  We all have weaknesses, who doesn’t? 

Even big-time CEOs have some weaknesses.  What makes them so successful though is the fact that they concentrate on their core strengths, and delegate those areas where they lag behind to a more effective staff which have these as their expertise.   They also make an effort to reinforce their weak areas, as a well-rounded executive can always make better decisions. 

So again, you can’t go wrong with honesty.  You need not hide so much during job interviews, and you will be consistent will all your answers.  It will also be a plus factor for being honest, and a wise prospective will employer will notice that and value you for it.