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.
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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.
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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.
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The default location for a spfile or pfile is $ORACLE_HOME/dbs however if you are unsure as to where your spfile is located you can issue the following from SQLPLUS:
SQL> SHOW PARAMETER spfile;
NAME TYPE VALUE
-------- ------- ---------
spfile string
/app/oracle/product/10.2.0.4server/db_1/dbs/spfileictst3f.ora
Create pfile from spfile
If you wish to back up your spfile, you can create a pfile from the spfile which will save the current parameter configuration.
SQL> create pfile='<pfile location>' from spfile;
or
SQL> CREATE PFILE='<pfile location>' FROM SPFILE = '<spfile location>';
Create spfile from pfile
If you want to then revert back to a saved pfile, you can overwrite your current spfile with the following:
SQL> CREATE SPFILE FROM PFILE = '<pfile location>';
or
SQL> CREATE SPFILE='<spfile location>' FROM PFILE='<pfile location>';
