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via careerealism.com “It’s a typical story for many job seekers. You apply for a bunch of jobs. You get some interviews, but can’t understand why you aren’t hearing back from so many of these companies. Whether it’s to actually get a job interview or to be called back for a second interview, oftentimes, you may come to the conclusion that you just aren’t as qualified as many of the others. Other times via careerealism.com “You sent out the resume – you’re a perfect fit – and yet no one calls. Sound familiar? In fact, a majority of candidates today do not receive a response on a submitted resume. So the big question is, “When is it appropriate to follow-up with an employer on my submission and how do I do it?” There is no answer that will fit every scenario, but there via careerealism.com “You’ve probably heard it a million times: Personal branding is important to the success of a job search. Why is it so important? Because as a unique job seeker, it helps define you as an individual and makes you stand out as a prime candidate. There are aspects of your background that make you incredibly unique and highly qualified—and your job is to highlight those aspects so that hiring managers via careerealism.com “If you’re an executive planning your next career move, it might surprise you to learn you’ll be judged by more than just your resume during your job search. In other words, a full resume is NOT necessarily the best fit for every job search contact. Surprised? You’ll find recruiters, company owners, Boards of Directors, and other hiring decision-makers often look at your experience through a series of interviews and via careerealism.com “Many people writing a resume for their first job make these mistakes: • They try too hard to be clever and stand out by using fancy fonts, colors, clip art or even video resumes. • They think volunteer work, summer jobs and school honors or adult-ed courses do not count. • They are not clear about their career goals; they apply for everything and expect their resume to |
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