Sunday, December 16, 2012
Job Seeker Complaints - 1
What are your complaints when it comes to the current job market?
I have often thought that the automated applications found today do more harm than good. Yes, it allows HR managers to have all of the information they look for in a standard format. Yet, is also removes the opportunities for job seekers to show their individual personalities and differentiate themselves from other candidates. Have you ever walked away from a job application due to the length of their application?
- If at all possible, try to find out who the hiring manager is instead and email them your resume directly. They may still ask for you to fill out the online application, but they will be more likely to look over your information directly first.
Leave your biggest job search complaint in the comments below!
Covering the Gap
With the way the economy has been for the past few years, it is understandable that many job applicants have gaps in their resumes. You may have a gap due to having a baby, or going back to school to add to your education. A cover letter is an easy way to provide employers with a quick and concise summary of your employment history and explain why you may have gaps in your timeline. Be assured that hiring managers are quick to notice any unexplained absences from the workforce.
When writing a cover letter, start with a brief introduction of yourself and why you are applying to the position in question. While you can work from a basic template, your cover letter should be customized for each job posting that receives your resume.
In the middle of your letter, cover your experience and employment history. Here is where you should work to cover any gaps in your timeline and talk up any relevant experience. Focus on the experience requested that the hiring manager listed in the job description.
Summarize your enthusiasm for the position at the end of the letter. Be sure to include all of your contact information and thank them for the time they spend considering you for the position.
A quality cover letter is one step that many job seekers overlook. By taking the few minutes to write a well rounded letter to include with your application, you may move your resume to the top of the stack.
When writing a cover letter, start with a brief introduction of yourself and why you are applying to the position in question. While you can work from a basic template, your cover letter should be customized for each job posting that receives your resume.
In the middle of your letter, cover your experience and employment history. Here is where you should work to cover any gaps in your timeline and talk up any relevant experience. Focus on the experience requested that the hiring manager listed in the job description.
Summarize your enthusiasm for the position at the end of the letter. Be sure to include all of your contact information and thank them for the time they spend considering you for the position.
A quality cover letter is one step that many job seekers overlook. By taking the few minutes to write a well rounded letter to include with your application, you may move your resume to the top of the stack.
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