Finally...I have found a new job after 4 months

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Dear Mylottians, I remember from last December 08, I have been posting in MyLot very often. Within the many discussion I have posted, there was one about how I have been going around sending countless resumes and yet no one got back to me. I have started work since May this year and had been buried in my work. Let me just share some of the changes I have made before organisations started to invite me for interviews. Please note that my experience may not be applicable to you in your residing country but it may be a point that you can take home and finetune to custom fit. - Customise your resume to match what the employer is looking for. When I first started, I kept sending a general CV / Resume to all the organisation. Then I read in a forum that in order to standout, use a heading that can appeal to the employer. Then work through the rest of the content. Delete information that is not relevant to the work that you are applying for. All a short paragraph of how you may valueadd to the organisation. - When going for an interview, ask for the interviewer name from the reception or the person receiving you. Address the interviewer accordingly, this is especially important if you are applying for a post that requires a lot of dealing with external parties (relationship development). - During interviews, focus on visual feedback (body language). If you put a point across and received a positive feedback (nodding, body leaning forward, open palm etc), you know that you have hit the spot. Work on other points towards the same direction. Be prepared for a discussion that could mean either way. The interviewer may want to clarify on some stuff or simply impress with your points and interested for a elaboration. - A very important point to note during the interview is not to show any signs of anxiety. If you cannot compose yourself during a one-on-one discussion, how can I trust that you can work under stress. - Maintain eye contact with your interviewer at all times but do not stare at the person. If you are going for a panel interview (more than 1 interviewer), then allocate attention to all interviews. Make them feel that they are attended to. - Try to know someone from the company and ask them if they can link you up or recommend you to the head of the department. Please note that this may give you a higher chance of getting an interview but not necessary the job. It all depends on your performance during the interview. These are some points that I would want to share. If you have more things to add, please feel free to do so. Last but not least, I would like to wish everyone all the best in your job hunt. Remember that the market is pretty bad now, if you don't get the job, it does not necessary means that you are not up to it. It is a combination of many factors.