Category: Job Search & Career Advice
Get Noticed for your Dream Job on LinkedIn
By – Molly (Sollenberger) Zizzi – Client Relations Specialist at JFC Global
By now, everyone knows a professional photograph is one of the key elements to creating a better LinkedIn profile. In fact, LinkedIn research shows that simply by adding a picture, your profile is 14 times more likely to be viewed by others.
… but don’t stop there!
Recruiters, headhunters, and sourcers don’t find fitting candidates by searching an image. We take a much more targeted approach.
Maximizing a Career Fair
In the tight labor market we’re currently experiencing, many times, the best way to gain more applicants isn’t social media or other online options. It’s the good, old fashioned, meet them in person approach. One way to consider getting your company in front of candidates is participating in career fairs. Career fairs are an excellent way to interact with a diverse talent pool and pre-qualify potential candidates.
Cover Letters Count
No resume should ever stand alone. Send a cover letter with every resume unless a posting or advertisement specifically instructs you not to. In a recent survey of 150 executives from the top 1,000 U.S. companies, 60% said that when they screen applications, the cover letter was equally important, or more important, than the resume.
Stand Out from the Crowd with a Winning Resume
No resume should ever stand alone. Send a cover letter with every resume unless a posting or advertisement specifically instructs you not to. In a recent survey of 150 executives from the top 1,000 U.S. companies, 60% said that when they screen applications, the cover letter was equally important, or more important, than the resume.
Building Your Network of References
References Will Matter
It is never too early to begin developing a network of qualified references that can validate your skills and experience levels. In order to be prepared, have this information ready for any interaction with a potential employer. According to a survey done by the Society for Human Resource Management, more than 80% of employers conduct reference checks on all candidates.
Getting Ready to Start Your Job Search
Know Your Audience. What is the employer looking for?
This is one of the primary questions raised by job hunters. In the age of technology, this kind of research is becoming easier. Employers know how easy it is for candidates to learn about their organization and product/service lines; therefore, they expect this kind of preparation from every candidate. With information so accessible, there is no excuse for poor research.
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