Many resumes
I see as a recruiter either don't have achievements listed (only responsibilities) or the achievements listed are not specific and measurable.
90 % of CVs that
I see as a recruiter, don't have enough data and specific accomplishments that are relevant to the role the candidate is applying for.
The key is to
see yourself as the recruiter will see you, and think about what they will want when recruiting for the role.
You should see some of the resumes I get as a coach, and what I used to
see as a recruiter.
These are things I've
seen as a recruiter that I wanted to share with you.
Not exact matches
The
recruiter sees it
as his or her job to determine if you are those things.
Attracting the largest army of supporters ever
seen in a modern American election is one thing, but even more impressive is that the Obama campaign managed to put them to work —
as online
recruiters,
as cash machines, but also
as organizers, block - walkers and pro-Obama voices in their own communities.
Part Four of a six - part series Attracting the largest army of supporters ever
seen in a modern American election is one thing, but even more impressive is that the Obama campaign managed to put them to work —
as online
recruiters,
as cash machines, but also
as organizers, block - walkers and...
In a study of MBA students at the University of Chicago, researchers Juliana Schroeder and Nicholas Epley found that
recruiters who heard the student's elevator pitches
saw them
as more competent than students whose pitches they read.
As recruiters we enjoy a privileged position, getting insights into the legal market that others often don't get to
see.
Ever since large law firm salaries for new associates jumped to $ 160,000 back in January, we've heard commentary from a variety of constituencies, ranging from (
see this post) law firm
recruiters, warning that increased billables will place more pressure on associates, to lawyers, arguing that increased salaries demand concommitant salary raises for the judiciary, to (
see this post) law firm economists, suggesting that associate salaries are proportionately lower than ever when viewed in the context of their relationship to profits per partner, to law firm marketers who view increased rates
as opening opportunities for less expensive, midsized firms.
Route1 recently surveyed 130 junior lawyers and found that a large majority distrusted
recruiters, describing
recruiters as a «necessary evil» because lawyers do not have the time to wade through various employers» websites or vague job boards to identify opportunities and make applications for them (
see box «Route1»).
I'd been a legal journalist and a legal
recruiter in my previous lives —
see below for more details — but I set up Motive to try to help answer what I
saw as a number of profound questions facing the legal profession.
As recruiters now dedicated to business services recruitment, we get to
see first - hand this rapid evolution in business capability in law.
Over at The Am Law Daily, BCG
Recruiter Dan Binstock is quoted
as saying that he's never
seen more résumés, and that even partners are beginning to look for other opportunities.
As recruiters we do not
see clients asking to pay differently depending on whether a candidate is male or female.
Never make a phone call,
recruiters likely have a more hectic schedule than you do, and will
see it
as a waste of time.
As recruiters, we have seen hubs for technology talent, such as London's Tech City, sprout across the U
As recruiters, we have
seen hubs for technology talent, such
as London's Tech City, sprout across the U
as London's Tech City, sprout across the UK.
While you have the experience and qualifications for the role, sometimes
recruiters see you
as stuck in a rut or clinging to old ways.
Although the LinkedIn headline may seem small and trivial, in truth, it is one of the most important aspects of your profile
as it is the first thing
recruiters will
see and it will decide whether they will consider you further or move onto the next potential hire.
As managers and
recruiters know, the new norm for American workers
sees them changing jobs far more frequently than was once customary, especially younger professionals.
During my days
as a
recruiter, I
see hundreds of resume per day.
Recruiters have different motives for posing it to you, such
as to
see if they can glean the extra information a direct question may exclude.
A
recruiter wants to
see the results you've achieved in past positions,
as it speaks to the potential you have to do well in the role for which they're trying to fill.
While no
recruiter worth his or her salt is going to contact you if they
see you posting things such
as «Tomb Raider - PS4 rocks my world!»
Many job seekers view
recruiters as only interested in their bottom lines and fully willing to throw resumes at the wall to
see what sticks.
«Put all your impressive achievements and skills «above the fold», where the
recruiter can
see it
as soon
as they lay eyes on your resume.
However, she said, «During the interview process you want to portray yourself
as accurately
as possible» because
recruiters are aware that «what you
see is not always what you get.»
Joining a performing arts society is great at presenting you
as someone who is dedicated, creative and shows the kind of confidence
recruiters want to
see.
Hiring managers and
recruiters love to
see hard evidence of your success, such
as how many views your blogs regularly receive or the percentage by which you exceeded a recent target.
It allows a hiring manager or
recruiter to quickly
see what this person has to offer
as opposed to a chronological resume that would have it spread out in different positions.
While it's important for
recruiters to
see your city, state, and zip code (
as they tend to give preference to local candidates), the street address isn't necessary.
Recruiters see a lot of resumes — sometimes
as many
as hundreds in a day.
As a Career Coach, I'm
seeing that many professionals make the mistake of posting their resume on a job board, or handing their resume to a
recruiter, and then just sitting back and waiting for the phone to ring.
The
recruiter is looking for someone who can bring maturity and intelligence to the role they're trying to fill, and if they can't even get past your ridiculous email handle, it's not likely they'll
see you
as the seasoned candidate you want to be.
We are seasoned professionals with a background in recruitment and we have the edge in the market
as we understand what
recruiters want to
see in the CV.
Atypical, Career - Enhancing Do's in a Down Economy
As the economy takes a nose - dive, we're
seeing a flood of career advice on how to rework your resume, connect with executive
recruiters and perform best during a job interview.
Printing it out will also help you
see the document
as the
recruiter will
see it.
[email protected] may be funny but the
recruiter will
see it
as extremely unprofessional.
Today LinkedIn boasts over 400 million users and is THE # 1 site used by
recruiters to find talent prior to asking for a resume and to learn
as much
as possible about someone after
seeing a resume.
gradireland research shows that over 86 % of graduate
recruiters run internship programmes, and that the
recruiters themselves
see completing a relevant internship
as the single most useful thing a graduate can do to improve their employability.
A good
recruiter would always know the difference and look for qualities that separates a marketer from sales, such
as «A person who
sees the overall picture of a product, conducts an in depth market research and prepare a proper plan to augment sales is a marketing person and a person who just focuses on selling a product and meet the assigned target is a sales professional».
Show examples of work with screen recordings — If you feel that the
recruiter might benefit from
seeing some examples of your work online, you can integrate those
as video screen recordings by either recording a separate video of your screen
as you talk through what's on it or editing short examples into your video resume.
As your profile sits at the very top of your CV, it will be the first thing a
recruiter sees and makes a judgement on.
Show how well you'd fit the company culture It's more than just deciding if you» are suitable for the available role;
recruiters want to
see if you're an ideal fit for the company
as a whole.
Recruiters will
see you
as careless if your letter is rife with spelling errors and typos; why would you want them to think that over something completely avoidable?
As a lead
recruiter and Interview Coach, I'm
seeing that many professionals make the mistake of posting their resume / CV online, or sending their resume to
recruiters — and then sitting back and waiting for something to happen.
Do you know how many resumes I've
seen in over 12 years
as a
recruiter?
You'll also want to give the
recruiter some way to
see you
as more than just a sheet of paper.
Recruiters want to
see that you've understood the daily responsibilities, and how you can carry these out
as part of your goals and your success at the company.