This is not a job opening, but just some thoughts of how a job seeker can improve their visibility and chances of being considered for a job opening.

In the course of finding a suitable candidate for a client’s requirement, executive search firms often go through various avenues to meet that need. One of these methods is to search through databases of registered candidates.

Many candidates often register themselves on such CV databases without filling in much details in the respective fields of the online registration form. The key to enhancing their personal profiles among the thousands of CVs is to at least include some pertinent information into these fields. This will enable anyone searching for relevant CVs to identify suitable profiles. If the person searching through the CV database only see general information (like the Nationality, Race, Notice Period, Qualification), and without some basic information on the skills and experience, the CV becomes only a dot among a sea of dots.

When a person searches through a database, he/she is looking for someone that might fit the requirements of the role that is hiring. Information on knowledge of applications, e.g. SAP, Peoplesoft, Bloomberg, or relevant details like how large a project was and the team size deployed for projects etc can be included into the relevant application form fields. The most basic information that is expected will be the nature of work undertaken at each employment.

In essence, basic work experience and skills must be included into the profile in the database. It might be time consuming to complete such forms, but it will certainly increase the chances of being considered for a job. The person searching the database will definitely be able to conduct a basic evaluation on the suitability of the profile, instead of simply skipping it.

Spend some time to improve your profile, and good luck in your job search.