How to get interviews for Oracle DBA positions?

  • By kenneth Ndam
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  • 26 Sep, 2018
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7 tips to help you land that interview for an Oracle DBA position

With many job openings in the IT industry and many candidates to choose from, recruiters often have strict criteria to get the right candidates. Some recruiters use automated systems to choose resumes based on the job requirements.

You have found a promising job listing online for an Oracle DBA. Excited, you send your customized resume and tailored cover letter and wait for a response. Six weeks later, you're still waiting, your enthusiasm has depreciated, and you've made a conclusion that your resume has fallen into a black hole. Don't worry, our tips and tricks will help you to get an edge.

Follow these tips to be among the chosen candidates for Oracle database Administration Job

  1. 1. Make contact before sending your resume.
  2. End your cover letter with a promise of action.
  3. Follow up quickly on all resumes you send.
  4. Be purposeful in your subsequent follow-up contacts.
  5. Keep a contact log of recruiters and hiring managers
  6. Don't be a nuisance by calling the same recruiters or hiring manager over and over about same job
  7. Get your resume reviewed by an experienced person.

If you don't get to speak with the hiring manager, find out who the recruiter is in charge of hiring for the position as well as the correct spelling of his name.

Post your resume on all major job sites

Update your resume on job sites weekly to let recruiters know you are still looking

Make a different resume for each job you are applying, do not use one resume for all jobs, try to create a list of most important skills required for each position and then update your resume with the skills you can deliver.

Be positive, passionate and excited about your profession.