What might an interviewer assume about you that would be wrong? Good question eh?
Work that resume to get “that” job interview! Resumes Port Macquarie
So, you have what you think is “a cracker” of a resume and you’re sending this resume out to a variety of jobs and …. nothing… …no interview requests, and if you are lucky, you get a “sorry, you have been unsuccessful” reply… There is a strong message and lesson here… your resume is not working for you!
Your job application needs to be smarter, shorter, smoother and simply match the criteria
In the past, most applications were initially screened and handled by HR administration or HR professionals, these were the people who first eye-balled your application and would shortlist by simply skimming your application, searching for certain phrases or buzzwords. Here’s the tricky thing … not all applications are read by human eyes anymore. Many employers and HR departments that employ large numbers of staff, utilize scanning software to search for keywords in job applications and ONLY when the computer pings with matches, will they read the applications!
The one page Resume
I’m sometimes asked to create a one page resume document that tells all. A page that contains just enough information to capture the reader’s attention.
There’s Employment Agencies and then there’s Recruitment Agencies
Eather Recruitment, although posted and listed under Yellow pages and most on-line media as an Employment Agency, is actually a Recruitment agency. What is the difference you ask?
Responding to Selection Criteria
Responding to Selection Criteria. It’s a specialised skill and you’re not alone. This article with cover how should you respond…
References or referees, who do you choose for your resume?
Should you use written references or verbal referees on your resume. There is an important difference.
Redundant? Retrenched? Out placed?
Our Outplacement Services Program is highly personalized with intensive support for both the organization and its staff. It can be tailored to meet individual requirements, either one interview contact or several.
Your resume is your passport to a better future
I believe its a VITAL career Investment, and in this post we will evaluate whether your resume is helping or hindering your future security, satisfaction and success rates at the job application.
ADD a “little” something special to your resume!
Did you know when you include your photo with your resume there is a significant benefit? The clear advantage is that your application will be more noticed; more interesting and therefore increase your chance of shortlisting to an interview!
Handling Rejection
……popular strategies don’t actually work very well in the long term. Beware if you are tempted to try any of the following:
Cookie Cutter or crafted RESUME – your choice to stand out or stand in line
RESUMES haven’t changed much in many years. They appear to suit the general purpose. Most applicants spend a lot of time making sure that there resume meets a high standard. However, there is groundswell of employers and HR departments that are begging for even better resumes.
It’s complicated! Resume/cover letters/capability levels, WHOOO!!
RESUME, CAPABILITY LEVELS, COVER LETTERS AND MUCH, MUCH MORE !!
Applying for a job, especially within government sectors can be very tricky! Here are a few helpful tips to get you started:-
OMG! A Resume with a bad attitude!
Your resume is one of the main ways employers have of making a judgement of you. It should reflect who you are, what you have done and what you could offer a new employer, it should not be an example of how much you don’t care about the impression your’e making.
The new reality
The New Reality, resilience is the key The new reality is unpredictable. These are tough times and each of us…
Let’s explore the Excruciating “Writing Part” for Key Selection Criteria
Firstly, you must respond to the Key Selection Criteria. If you only send in your Cover Letter and Resume for a job that has a request for you to respond to Key Selection Criteria your application will immediately be discarded… outch!
Don’t assume that employers or the selection panel will pull the information out of your application package and pick up the salient points. They will not! Even if they had the spare time for such insight, they are not allowed to infer anything.
Feeling Trapped in your current job?
Feeling trapped in the job you have? looking for another job? Here are a few tips before you launch into resignation or even worse, lose your cool and walk out! Sometimes, we can find ourselves in a job that is not working out. There may be a number of diverse factors for this…
Does your JOB equal your passion?
Job = passion? Are you capable of blending both? Here are some inspirational quotes to help. Which one resonates the most to you?
Self-awareness, a Jewel in the E.Q crown
Conflicts and unexpected disasters are a natural part of living and if you are unable to forge through most these and come out the other end a “better” person for the experience, then you will find your life and your future happiness and well-being will suffer as well as your personal and professional growth.
How do I find a job in Port Macquarie?
How do I find a job in Port Macquarie? is our most frequently asked question! Yes, we have a ton of people wanting to move here and every day we respond to calls from all over the place from people who want to relocate away from the maddening city life. The major reason for discontentment is the long commute to and from work in the Metro areas. #resumes #resume #resumewirter #jobs #jobapplications #FIGJAMresumes