How To Generate Goodwill Through The Interview Process

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Job Searching in the 21st Century
Searching for a job isn’t as difficult as it used to be. With the Internet at your disposable 24X7, the searching process has become much easier. Now you can locate jobs that interested you and send your resume via Internet from the comforts of your living room.
Does Your Resume Tell Your Story?
I have reviewed more than 100,000 resumes during my 30 plus years in sales recruiting. There have been many books and online articles produced over the past 10 years about how to write the perfect resume and it still amazes me how many poor and ineffective resumes are being produced.
Apply only to the jobs you are qualified for
This seems like another no-brainer. However, since there are fewer jobs available, a sense of desperation may creep in and you might find yourself applying for jobs that are a real stretch. As a rule of thumb, if you cannot check off 75% of the requirements listed for the job (including all mandatory requirements), then you should probably pass on applying for that particular position- no matter how smart, enthusiastic or willing to learn you may be.
Keep your current job as long as you can
As outrageous as it may seem, I have spoken to people who have left their jobs to undertake a full-time job search. In this economy, this is a bad choice, even if you think your present company is contemplating layoffs, working you into the ground, or you are otherwise dissatisfied. To Type A hiring managers (who seem to multi-task even in their sleep), it is incomprehensible that someone would be unable to do their job and conduct a job search at the same time. Moreover, in this economic climate, it is seen as evidence of poor decision-making.

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Tuesday, 24 November 2009 14:26

If you have lost your job in this tough economy, you know you are not alone. Two years ago, when the unemployment rate for college-educated workers was less than 2%, periods of extended unemployment were highly scrutinized by employers. If there is any good news to being unemployed right now, it is that due tectonic shifts in the economy, employers are more accepting that job loss and unemployment may be due to circumstances beyond anyone’s control.

Still, if you are an unemployed job seeker right now, the road to a new position maybe longer and harder ever. Things like past performance, cultural and job fit will all play most heavily into the employer’s decision of whether you are right for the position. But employers also consider your behavior during the interview process as an important indicator of whether you will be a welcome addition to their team, or not. To maximize your potential for landing a new position, make sure you are sending the right signals to prospective employers.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 November 2009 14:46