A few
types of job seekers do not qualify to deduct their expenses at all:
Not exact matches
I've found that there are two
types of job seekers: those who create a binder to keep track
of all their networking, interviewing, career documents, lists, and contacts in one place - and those who don't.
In the original version, the
job seeker had made the common mistake
of writing a summary that was so generic that it could apply to anyone that
did the same
type of management work.
Anyway, we
do believe that this
type of resume format could be interesting for all
job seekers.
«Many
job seekers do not use this
type of reference summary, so those who
do position themselves above the competition.»
So what kind
of options
do job seekers have when it comes to long - lasting careers and what
type of careers should be avoided?
Every
job seeker should take the time to make sure their experience and career trajectory are aligned with the
types of positions they plan to apply for, because if you don't you are bound to be disappointed when you aren't getting any interviews.
This
type of rejection letter given to an aspiring employee or
job -
seeker lists down the reasons why the individual
does not qualify for the
job.
I teach all
of the areas you highlighted here in my «Current Resume and Employment Trends» workshop - I particularly emphasize, as you
do, that it * is * a lot more work to tailor each resume - and don't you deserve that
type of commitment to yourself, as a
job seeker?
Job Seeker fails to develop a personal clarity that includes: (1) who they are in terms
of skills, attributes, values, passions (i.e., personal brand); (2) what work they are good at and most enjoy
doing; (3) the
types of people / organizations they want to work with; (4) the value they can deliver and how they can make a difference.
Unfortunately, as today's executive
job seeker, any
type of movement from one employer to another makes you appear to be a chronic
job hopper — and
job hoppers don't have great reputations for reliability, especially at the executive level where reliability is crucial.
While I never suggested targeting «just one» company or role, I
DO assert that
job seekers should find tangible, real - world position descriptions that have the look and feel for the
type of role that their attributes would fit (and for which they qualify).
Hiring managers and recruiters alike, expect
job -
seekers to go through the effort
of doing their best to get their
job application noticed, so seeing as there's no chance to know if your hiring manager is the
type who reads cover letters; it only makes sense to send one anyway — in case he
does.
Only 5 - 10 %
of job seekers do this, but it will give you a chance to articulate your strengths and the
type of job you are looking for, as well as motivate your recruiter to find you a
job.