Category: Job Search & Career Advice
The Job Hunt Jam: How to Make your Application Pop among Hundreds of Other Job Seekers
by Christopher Kokes, Recruiter
Let’s face it – no matter how you slice it, the job search can be an arduous process. You send your resume out to dozens, maybe even hundreds, of companies, and many times all you get back is a generic “thanks for your submission” email, if you’re lucky enough to get any response at all. One of the most common questions I get as a recruiter is, “How do I make my application stand out to prospective employers?” The truth is, there isn’t any hard and fast rule to follow that will get your resume noticed. However, I hope that at least one of these tips will resonate as something you could try out before you send out your next application!
Giving Thanks… How do you follow up after the interview?
We’ve all been there… you just finished an interview for your dream job. Your confidence is high, the conversation went well, and you feel so close to closing the job. The hard part is over, but the process isn’t quite complete. It’s time to follow up with your interviewer, but what’s the best way to convey your message? Here are some tips on getting back in touch after the interview.
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.
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