Job Seekers: Get Noticed Fast
Posted by Jill Gaynor on Tue, Jul 20, 2010 @ 05:58 PM
Applying for jobs has never been easier - log on to a job board, find the jobs you like, upload your resume and click "submit." Unfortunately, landing your dream job is not as simple. Millions in the US are unemployed and hundreds are sending their resumes to the same exact position you are. Therefore, one must break the mold and try new approaches to getting noticed.
Three Quick and Easy ways to Get Noticed:
1. Be Knowledgeable.
Do not blindly send your resume out to every listing in hopes that one will be a match. Do your research first. Know what you are applying for, customize your resume to reflect the exact position at hand, and detail the skills you possess in order to be successful within that role.
2. Keep it Simple
Remember, employers' in-boxes are flooded with responses; to make sure that yours is seen, keep it simple. Format your resume to flow chronologically and use bullet points. When possible, have a one (1) page resume with action verbs describing what you have accomplished at each job.
3. Follow-up
One job listing generates hundreds of replies. Don't let your resume get lost in the bunch. A follow-up call will show your level of interest and get your resume a second look.
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