Don't Waste Time
Today I want you to realize that if you rush to apply for a job and don't tailor your resume or cover letter to the job, you probably won't make it through the screening process. The word "screen" gets used very casually these days when it comes to job hunting. Most of the people use it with a negative connotation in regards to why they are not getting contacted for jobs they apply for. It is easy to say that the process is tough and screened you out. It is easy to use this type of speak to make yourself feel better.
So what is screening all about? Let's go back to the age of the Gold Rush for a quick example. When people migrated west to find gold way back in our countries history, what did they use? They used a screen to sift through the dirt and rocks to hopefully find the gold. There were various types and sized screens that could be used to filter out big rocks or dirt or water or other substrates. Each screen had its own purpose. But ALL of them were used to get to the gold, right?
When it comes to finding a good employee, hiring managers have to go through a bunch of mucky water, dirt and big rocks to find the "golden candidate". It is not easy to do because there is a lot of assuming a hiring person needs to do when looking through a ton of resumes. This assumption is call screening and the process comes in many forms and is done in order to screen you in; not out. The hiring people really do want you to be a good candidate. They really want you to have what they are looking for. Trust me, it makes their job easier.
So how do you get the right stuff a hiring person is looking for? You don't really. What you can do is display what you have in the appropriate manner so a hiring person can see it. In addition, only apply for jobs you really have an interest in. Let the hiring manager know why you are applying and why you would be committed to the job for X number of years. If you have left every one of you last 5 jobs within 6 months, don't leave your current one for 2 years. Otherwise you are considered a job hopper and no one wants to hire a job hopper for a job that requires more of a commitment. If you have been a job hopper, acknowledge it and explain briefly why you would not be that way for the one you are applying for.
If you have to, hire a friend or relative or someone outside to give you an idea of what they see from your resume. Most people if honest about it, will be able to spot a couple of red flags within your resume and help you fix them. Do it today or you will always keep wondering why hiring people don't call you back.
Happy Friday to all. It has been a crazy week for me...Let's get back to work next week and keep the job search fires going. Anyone get an interview yet???
Let's Get Started!
Jeff
So what is screening all about? Let's go back to the age of the Gold Rush for a quick example. When people migrated west to find gold way back in our countries history, what did they use? They used a screen to sift through the dirt and rocks to hopefully find the gold. There were various types and sized screens that could be used to filter out big rocks or dirt or water or other substrates. Each screen had its own purpose. But ALL of them were used to get to the gold, right?
When it comes to finding a good employee, hiring managers have to go through a bunch of mucky water, dirt and big rocks to find the "golden candidate". It is not easy to do because there is a lot of assuming a hiring person needs to do when looking through a ton of resumes. This assumption is call screening and the process comes in many forms and is done in order to screen you in; not out. The hiring people really do want you to be a good candidate. They really want you to have what they are looking for. Trust me, it makes their job easier.
So how do you get the right stuff a hiring person is looking for? You don't really. What you can do is display what you have in the appropriate manner so a hiring person can see it. In addition, only apply for jobs you really have an interest in. Let the hiring manager know why you are applying and why you would be committed to the job for X number of years. If you have left every one of you last 5 jobs within 6 months, don't leave your current one for 2 years. Otherwise you are considered a job hopper and no one wants to hire a job hopper for a job that requires more of a commitment. If you have been a job hopper, acknowledge it and explain briefly why you would not be that way for the one you are applying for.
If you have to, hire a friend or relative or someone outside to give you an idea of what they see from your resume. Most people if honest about it, will be able to spot a couple of red flags within your resume and help you fix them. Do it today or you will always keep wondering why hiring people don't call you back.
Happy Friday to all. It has been a crazy week for me...Let's get back to work next week and keep the job search fires going. Anyone get an interview yet???
Let's Get Started!
Jeff
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