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GET
NOTICED !
How
do you get noticed among the thousands of resumes in a recruiter's inbox
as a qualified candidate for an advertised position?
What do you do to differentiate your resume and help the recruiter jumpstart
your career?
Your
input and cooperation will insure better results. If you expect someone
to do all the work for you, you are sadly mistaken. If you want something
bad enough, you have to work at it too!
Here are ten tactics to improve your chances of getting the kind of attention
you want:
1.) Put the position sought followed by your name in the subject line
of the response email (for example: Engineering Manager -- John Doe) along
with a job reference number or location (City,State) if you have one.
Recruiters normally are filling several positions at once and it becomes
difficult to keep thousands of resumes in order. Putting the position
and your name in the subject line
will ensure that you are being assessed for the right position. If the
client company's name appears in the ad, include that in the subject line
as well. Many listings are anonymous to protect companies from outside
sources.
2.) Include an executive profile at the top of your resume. Your profile,
by giving the recruiter a snapshot of your experience
and skills, could be one of the most important sections of
your resume. Be sure to tailor your experience, skills and education to
the job that you are applying for. A recruiter faced with 1000 resumes
can't possibly read each one thoroughly; the executive profile is an effective
way to make it through the first cut.
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3.) Make sure to explain all gaps in employment
even if you were taking classes or raising a family. A recruiter doesn't
have time to call each candidate and get an explanation for what you were
doing during a time of unemployment on your resume. Be specific with months
and identify the year for each employment.
4.) Be sure to include a personalized cover letter expressing your interest
in relocation,
where applicable, salary expectations,
and why you would succeed in the listed position. A candidate from Arizona
applying for a job in Connecticut is more likely to be contacted if the
cover letter explains that the candidate has family in the Northeast and
is looking to relocate there. If you are from outside the US, or applying
to other countries, explain your Visa status and expiration date if any.
5.) Include your current salary range
in the cover letter. And having too high a salary range for the advertised
position doesn't necessarily cut you out of the search. The recruiter
will assess the opportunity and contact you if the job seems right for
you for reasons other than salary alone.
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6.)
Make sure your resume includes a brief description
of each company you worked for, stating the industry,
approximate revenue and specialty in the market. No recruiter in the world
has the time or the knowledge to know the background of every company
that shows up on a resume.
7.) List specific accomplishments in each of your past jobs, including
numbers and outcomes whenever possible. There is no easier way for a recruiter
to sell your experiences to a client company than by using specific
examples and benchmarks you have achieved.
8.) Tailor your resume to the description of the position. If the company
is listed in the ad, look up their corporate website and see if you can
find any related articles on the company. Research the company's corporate
culture, management team and mission statement. If your resume
is tailored to what the company is looking for and what you
have done in the past to realize these benefits, you have a much better
chance of impressing your interviewer and getting the job. If there is
an interest by the company, a good recruiter will supply you with a complete
company profile, tips on interviewing and an agenda if available.
9.) Follow up with an email one and
a half to two weeks after sending your resume. Include a new cover letter
expressing your continued interest and remember to attach your resume.
By then, the recruiters will have a better handle on the position and
will be able to quickly assess if you are a potential fit for the client
company. Accessing the "Hidden Job" market is another source
for the recruiter to help you. Providing you supply the proper information
and are enthusiastic, you may achieve your goal and receive the results
you are looking for.
10.) Be persistent without being pushy. Recruiters assess personality
and cultural fit to the same degree that they look for the
necessary skills to perform the job. If you haven't been contacted, it
may not mean you aren't qualified for the position. It may simply mean
that someone else better fit the company's expectations. Maintain a good
relationship with an executive recruiter. You never know when you'll get
a call for your dream job.
Remember your recruiter is your best asset.
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