Eric Wood, contributor at CareerAddict, offers some no - nonsense strategies for getting your resume to stand out from the daunting crowd of potential
hires during your job search.
Not exact matches
One of the worst things you can do
during your
job search is annoy
hiring managers.
Below are eight characteristics all
hiring managers desire in their prospective employees and what you can do to demonstrate these skills on your personal branding materials
during the
job search.
In citing these, I am not saying the
hiring manager is right with these beliefs and assumptions, I simply am bringing them to your attention so we can devise a strategy to combat and conquer them
during the
job search process.
Hiring mangers know that you need reliable references
during your
job search.
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If you're out
searching for a
job, but thinking about stopping your
job search during the months of November and December because nobody is
hiring — think again.
While you may never have considered
hiring a writer to help you market yourself
during your
job search, more and more professionals are realizing that to do so is an investment that pays off big time, helping them to get back to work far more quickly and often at a higher salary than they would have achieved on their own.
I am a
job search coach and resume writer who has extensively recruited, interviewed and
hired thousands of talented individuals
during my 15 + years as a human resources executive.
For most employers,
hiring does not stop
during this time of year and savvy
job seekers continue their
search.
Many recruiters,
hiring managers, and HR pros feel that communication skills are the most important traits an applicant can highlight
during a
job search.
If you delete your social media accounts or completely restrict them
during your
job search, this is a red flag to most
hiring managers.
How the applicant presents himself
during the
job search is representative of how he will present himself to your customers and clients, once
hired.
The tactical differences between using these technologies are minor, but
during your
job search you may encounter
hiring managers who prefer that you have little - to - no learning curve, so you should aspire to have at least a basic understanding of your profession's software options.
It is also a way to maintain contact with people you meet
during your
job search after you get
hired.
Yet, doing a little research and applying directly to the
hiring manager shows them you're willing to go the extra mile — both
during a
job search and when actually performing the
job.
Do not hesitate to send thank you letters
during your
job search - it is only cordial for you to send a thank you email or letter once any
hiring process is over.
Internal recruiters you meet
during your
job search may not be comfortable connecting with while you are a candidate for one of their
jobs, but they might be more receptive later, particularly if you are the candidate who is
hired.
Learn to promote your strengths to
hiring influencers of different generations
during the
job search.
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Here are key considerations for how
hiring audiences will read and use your letter
during an executive
job search.
Here are 7 ways to change your
job search strategy to match employer
hiring practice
during job shortages:
The
search for a seasonal
job is much different than finding permanent employment, in that employers generally
hire their seasonal staff
during or right after a first interview.
It starts with throwing out all the old rules we grew up with — traditional
job search methods were developed for how employers
hire during candidate shortages.
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While it can be very tempting to take a break
during the holidays with your
job search efforts, it's a fact that December and January remain strong
hiring months.
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By not continuing your
job search during this time, you could miss opportunities to network and to make yourself known to employers before January, which is when many employers get serious about
hiring.
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during your
job search.
It is absolutely a myth that the
job searching process should come to a hault
during the summer months because employers are NOT
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Considering the many risks of using social media for employment screening, we were encouraged to see the results that only 26 % of the SHRM survey respondents indicated using online
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That's why
hiring a professional resume writer to nail down and bring focus to those important details is so crucial
during the
job search.
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During a
job search, texting should never be used to deliver a message to somebody who could influence your
hiring.
If you can't get it right
during a professional
job search, hence submitting your resume for review error free», why would I ever think of
hiring you.