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I got this question from a reader regarding submitting a resume to companies
that don't appear to be hiring:
In one of your webinars recently you said go straight to the companies and
avoid the postings. My question is: Do you make sure that a company is
hiring or do you just send your letter and resume and hope for the best?
Some companies do not accept resumes if they don't have a specific job
opening.
The answer is "no." You shouldn't blindly submit your materials. But, not
because a company won't accept them. They will. However...
Here's Why Your Resume Won't Get Seen...
When I tell people to go straight to the company, what I mean is there's no
point in applying online unless you have someone you know in the company who
can walk your credentials into the hiring manager and ask them to pull your
resume from the thousands they've received online and take a closer look.
Yep, I said THOUSANDS. Today, applying via job boards is the easiest way to
look for a work - so, everyone is doing it. Yet, it also happens to be the
least effective method for getting noticed. Why? The ATS (applicant tracking
system) employers use to gather applications automatically screen you out
for not being an exact keyword and experience match for the job. Still,
people continue to waste hours upon hours filling out online applications
only to be shocked and disappointed when they never hear back from the
employers. They say to me, "But J.T., I was perfect for the job." I respond,
"Yes, you and hundreds of other people." The reality is your chances of
making it through the online process and into the hands of a human being are
only slightly better than you winning the lottery.
Effective Job Seeker Rule #1: Submit Resumes to Actual People
Want to improve your odds of getting noticed by employers? Only submit your
resume and cover letter to human beings. How? Network and connect with
employees of the companies you desire to work at. Then, when a job gets
posted you are a match for, instead of going into the ATS blackhole, you can
reach out to your contacts and see if they can help you get your
credentials in the hiring manager's hands. There's a reason 80%+ of jobs
today are gotten via referral - it works!
No Job Posted? Even More Reason to Network
When there's a company you'd like to work for but they've no jobs posted,
you've got an opportunity to prepare for the day they finally hire for your
skill set. You can start the networking process now with employees and get
to know first-hand what it will take to eventually earn a position at their
company. Better still, you may learn about the "hidden" jobs at the company.
The ones that are open but not posted anywhere online. While sending a
resume to HR will likely end up in the circular file. (a.k.a. trash can),
connecting and having meaningful conversations with employees will result in
you being fully prepared to fast-track your resume to the right hiring
manager. | y**x
发帖数: 67 | 2 My own experience for software engineering job, about 30 blindly sent
resumes, 4 phone screening, 2 onsite, 2 offers;
about 2 refer, 2 phone screening, 1 onsite, 1 offer.
online application is not waste of time. |
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