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5 Pointers Employers Should Notice in an Intern CV

An Intern's CV tells a lot more than just their basic and education qualifications. A good hiring manager would be able to see the good and bad of their CV. If you are still not paying attention to their CV and hiring them only on the basis of their degrees, you might be losing on some good candidates. Below are some tips you can follow to screen a candidate just by looking at their CV carefully.

If you're looking for a new employee, don't get too distracted by academic achievements. In some occupations, the grades and subject of a degree are critical. If you want to get the top interns, you can't only focus on the usual attributes. There is always more to a person than their degrees and skills.
Keep this in mind the next time you're going through a stack of CVs. It's understandable that the candidate's degree will be prominent on the website, but it should not be your sole consideration. You should also keep an eye out for the following:

1. Statement of purpose:
This is the candidate's only opportunity to write in their own 'style' and chose what they want to communicate with you, so pay careful attention to what they mention.
Analyse the speaker's tempo, manner, and even the duration required to read the content. A cover letter would give you the best glimpse of their purpose. Consider the implications of this.
What are they concentrating on? Is your firm or industry mentioned? Your deepest understanding of the individual is likely to come from this part of the CV.
2. Work Experience(If Any):
Recently, the discussion over unpaid internships has drawn a lot of attention to how important industry experience is. As difficult as it may be, you should praise the candidate's efforts and devotion in their search for work in a certain field. At the same time, don't jump to conclusions based on where they've learned.
Remember that not all big organisations will be able to afford to travel to a location for a placement.
Look at the sorts of duties they had as well - you may find that someone who worked in a small firm understands considerably more about the position than someone with a two-week stint at a multinational brand.
3. Indicators of Ability:
When further credentials are required, this section becomes critical. The value of these lies in what they can tell you about this person's dedication, although many will not. Inquire as to what times of day or night or weekend or evening the candidate studied for them. In either case, it demonstrates a commitment to a hobby or interest.
These are the kinds of people you want on your team since they've invested the time and effort to learn something that wasn't required of them from the get-go.
4. Taking a step back and looking at the bigger picture:
This is something that far too many employers overlook.If you're looking for a way to show off your hobbies and interests, this area of your resume is probably not going to help you. If the candidate's replies are just skimmed, it's not unusual.
However, this might really provide you a lot of information about the individual you're considering hiring. Take a look at what they do in their spare time. What kind of community groups have they been a part of?
In the end, there is no single "perfect" answer because each of you is seeking for a somewhat different solution. However, it's important to recognise the value of these minor nuances. A lot may be learned from them because they are there for a specific purpose.
5. Layout is the fifth factor.
Focusing just on a CV's text content might be a mistake. Let the candidate elaborate their qualifications.
Since it's the quickest and most convenient method to learn about a potential hire before you call them for an interview, why not do it? But there's another way to learn more about them: Check out their CV format.
  • How creative has the candidate been?
  • Have they maintained a high level of professionalism and consistency throughout the design process?
  • A well-thought-out paper demonstrates that applicants have taken their time and are meticulous in their approach.
When they say they pay attention to the tiniest things, this should serve as more proof that they mean it.
 
 

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