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Now may be the time to get a better job, better pay — or both.
As the economy continues to heat up, employers are having to fight harder to recruit and retain the talent they need. This is good news for people looking for new jobs — especially those who may have been biding their time when unemployment was higher — and for people hoping to improve their situation at their current jobs.
Showing posts with label Seeker. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Seeker. Show all posts
The 3 things every job seeker needs to know about keywords
You need a strategic balance that makes your resume appealing to robots and humans.
When you submit a resume online, you probably feel like you’re sending your materials into a giant maw full of thousands of other resumes—where it will most likely be swallowed by the computer and never seen again.
And you're right.
Today's use of applicant tracking systems means that you absolutely need to use keywords to ensure that your resume gets past the robots, and seen by human eyes.
Weirdest Job Seeker Stunts
What would you do to get your dream job? Bribe the employer with food or gifts? Chat up the recruiting manager? Become a stalker?
Job seekers will do almost anything to stand out among the competition. There is no length a candidate won't go to and no line someone won’t cross in order to get a job.
Recruiting managers in the United States shared the most unconventional methods job seekers used to grab their attention in CareerBuilder.com’s latest survey “How to Get in the Front Door.”
While some candidates’ efforts were impressive – like giving Power Point presentations, distributing portfolios on CD-ROM and working for a day to demonstrate talents – others’ were complete fiascos.
One candidate called incessantly for weeks before and after the position was filled. Another clueless candidate asked for another interview after being told that the job was filled. One job seeker brought coffee for the entire office, while another asked the interviewer out to dinner. If you think that’s weird, here are some of the most bizarre things job seekers did to get noticed:
Wore a tuxedo.
Used a celebrity official fan site as one of their portfolio accomplishments.
Brought a baby gift to the interviewer who was pregnant.
Sat next to the recruiting manager in a church pew.
Left Man. United tickets for the interviewer.
Sent a nude photo of himself to the recruiting manager.
Tried to do a stand-up comedy routine.
Waited for the recruiting manager at his car.
Came dressed as a cat.
Said they "smiled on command."
Multiple people are vying for the same open positions in most situations. Trying something out of the ordinary to market your skills and accomplishments can give you an edge over other applicants. The key to executing effectively and making yourself memorable for the right reasons is coupling creativity with professionalism and persistence.
Job seekers will do almost anything to stand out among the competition. There is no length a candidate won't go to and no line someone won’t cross in order to get a job.
Recruiting managers in the United States shared the most unconventional methods job seekers used to grab their attention in CareerBuilder.com’s latest survey “How to Get in the Front Door.”
While some candidates’ efforts were impressive – like giving Power Point presentations, distributing portfolios on CD-ROM and working for a day to demonstrate talents – others’ were complete fiascos.
One candidate called incessantly for weeks before and after the position was filled. Another clueless candidate asked for another interview after being told that the job was filled. One job seeker brought coffee for the entire office, while another asked the interviewer out to dinner. If you think that’s weird, here are some of the most bizarre things job seekers did to get noticed:
Multiple people are vying for the same open positions in most situations. Trying something out of the ordinary to market your skills and accomplishments can give you an edge over other applicants. The key to executing effectively and making yourself memorable for the right reasons is coupling creativity with professionalism and persistence.
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