What's a job seeker to do, to keep
their resume out of the black hole?
In order to keep
your resume out of the black hole, it's helpful to first understand how companies choose who they will interview.
Not exact matches
Even qualified applicants can find their application knocked
out of the running and floating around in the infamous
resume black hole if they didn't write their
resume with the ATS in mind.
However, if a job seeker's
resume isn't written with the ATS in mind, even a qualified candidate can find his or her job application knocked
out of the running and into the infamous
resume black hole.
Create Your Keyword Kit Making your
resume stand
out, marketing your profile, being found in the market and getting past online applicant tracking systems (otherwise known as job board
black holes) will require the right keywords throughout every aspect
of your search.
Part 2
of Passing the
Black Hole Test In Part 1
of this three - part series, we explored the three kinds
of readers you'll be targeting when sending your
resume out into cyberspace.
Get those keywords into your cover letter and your
resume, and you should start getting replies to the inquiries you send
out instead
of having your application disappear into a
black hole!
Get those keywords in your cover letter and your
resume, and you should start getting replies to the inquiries you send
out instead
of having your application disappear into a
black hole!
If nothing jumps
out at them, it's likely to be lost in the
black hole of resumes.
→ 7 Strategies for Overcoming the
Resume Black Hole Posted on October 14, 2010 by Jennifer Anthony Image by woodleywonderworks via Flickr By Jessica M Holbrook We hear from job seekers every day who are sending
out hundreds
of resumes and job applications never to be heard from again.
Liz's revolutionary job - search tools, the Human - Voiced
Resume and Pain Letters, have helped thousands
of people break
out of the hopeless
Black Hole recruiting box and get great jobs with employers who value their talents.
Implement the following practical checklist
of tips to keep your
resume out of the infamous online
resume black hole.