Should you include as much information as possible or keep it short and concise? How do you create a winning profile on Ework’s Verama? What should you remember, and what should you avoid?
We asked Michael Hellman, Skill Practice Lead at Ework Group, for advice on creating a strong profile on the platform.
The first step to finding a consulting assignment through Ework is to create a profile on our platform, Ework’s Verama. But how do you create a standout profile, and what should you keep in mind?
Michael Hellman, Skill Practice Lead at Ework, has spent many years helping candidates on their way to securing their dream assignments.
“If you want to stay ahead, a good tip is to keep your own or your consultants’ CVs updated and to act quickly when you find the right assignment. Clients often have urgent needs, and being fast increases your chances of progressing in the process. Ensuring that your CVs reflect all your skills and experiences also improves your chances of being discovered and proactively contacted for new assignments.”
Applying for Assignments
Once you’ve filled out your profile, it’s time to start searching for exciting assignments and applying for those that interest you. Just like with your profile, it’s important to demonstrate that you have the skills the company is looking for.
Is there anything specific to keep in mind when applying for an assignment?
“It’s important to carefully read the assignment description. It might sound obvious, but it’s relatively common for people to not thoroughly review the description and end up wasting time on assignments that aren’t relevant or interesting,” Michael says, adding:
“A good tip is to include a short but clear motivation in your application, highlighting your experience with the most critical requirements for the assignment. This makes it easy to quickly get a positive impression of you as a candidate. Many job ads include specific questions tied to the assignment’s requirements. Make sure to answer these properly. The responses don’t need to be long, but since these questions are linked to essential criteria for the role, it’s crucial to address them.”
How Detailed Should You Be? Should you emphasize soft skills, work experience, or education?
“It’s usually a good idea to tailor your application to the structure of the job ad. Most often, work experience and specific skills are what’s being sought, so it’s best to focus on concise answers that describe your experience related to these. However, it’s also helpful to describe how you worked on a particular project and make it clear how long the project lasted.”
What if you’re unsure whether your CV includes all relevant information?
“You can always talk to us at Ework. We review large volumes of CVs daily and are available for tips, so don’t hesitate to reach out if you want feedback. Keep in mind that we handle a lot of applications, so it might take a little time to get a response. My advice is to submit your application and then supplement it if you realize you’ve forgotten something.”
What Makes You More Attractive? Are there specific qualities or experiences you shouldn’t forget to include if you have them?
“The ad often indicates if there’s a ‘golden nugget’ for the assignment. The listed requirements are always the most important, so you should clearly highlight those, but certain extra features, like working with notable clients, industries, or projects, might also be worth emphasizing. Often, experience in the same industry is requested. Sometimes, experience with the same client is a bonus, though in some cases, the client might see experience with direct competitors in the industry as valuable.”
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