As a career coach, I often
hear from job seekers who are frustrated by the lack of response from employers.
I've heard
from job seekers who simply didn't know some of those things that will help them effectively job search.
These days, employers, recruiters and hiring managers receive thousands of cover letters and
resumes from job seekers who are competing for the same position.
I get many
calls from job seekers who are struggling and not getting interviews, and who have been out of work for a long time.
In my last blog post I answered questions that I have
gotten from job seekers who are frustrated with the job search process.
However, about 40 % of recruiters expect cover
letters from job seekers and 45 % of them will reject a resume because of the missing letter.
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From writing resumes and cover letters for hundreds of clients, I've learned that the real reason behind cover letter angst, comes
from job seekers not understanding how to write one.
A common
complaint from job seekers applying through online applicant tracking systems is that they have to repeat information that is already on their resume.
Most of the resumes that I receive nowadays come
from job seekers using a career coaching service during their executive job search.
The holiday season may be
slower from a job seeker's standpoint, but it rarely has an impact on whether a company is hiring.
Sometimes, for competitive reasons and personal gain, recruiters will submit profiles to open roles without
consent from the job seeker.
Often, it's difficult applying for a job because it's not known what the interviewer will want or
need from the job seeker.
The format of your resume is a much broader topic than just
seen from a job seeker's with a gap in employment history point of view.
But... it will require significant
input from a job seeker who has at least some writing skills and the ability to express job qualifications in a promotional — and unbiased — manner.
These systems are both used to advertise vacant positions for civilian personnel, as well as accepting
applications from job seekers, and evaluating the job seeker's eligibility and qualifications.
He receives countless emails and phone
calls from job seekers — telling him how much he has helped them and the difference he has made in their lives.
One of the most common questions I
get from job seekers is regarding the necessity of a cover letter.
So, I wanted to share with you this
email from a job seeker in his 50s who learned how to answer interview questions, gained confidence, and got the job: