Your primary focus as a job seeker is to book as many interviews as possible. If you don’t date, then you don’t get married. If you don’t book interviews, then you don’t get hired! Focus your efforts on scheduling job interviews, informational interviews and appointments with possible mentors that could turn into interviews or referrals.
The number of resumes being screened out by automated systems is on the rise. Often your resume is being screened out by a computer and is never even reviewed by a human being. If your resume is not key word rich, you are screened out regardless of your talents and experience.
You can’t continue to do things the same way and expect better results. You need to take action and make changes in your approach if your current approach is not bringing about your desired results.
The following three steps will help you schedule more interviews:
Step One: Realize your resume is either a ticket to an interview or it is causing you to be screened out. Let us review your resume FREE so we can advise you on what changes will improve your chances of scheduling interviews. Often a few small changes can have a dramatic impact on the results you will enjoy.
Use this URL to go directly to the Free Resume Review:
URL: www.myenginuityadvantage.com/pro_resume_services.php
Username: engadvantage1
Password: (password you selected upon registration)
Step Two: Utilize new resources to identify job targets in addition to job boards, postings on websites or ads. These three resources have the highest level of competition. Get your resume in the hands of hiring authorities who are not currently reviewing stacks of resumes.
For more information on this topic, visit the Job Seeker Training Webinar titled "Contact the Right Person" and print out and review the handout. Use this URL to go directly to the handout: URL: www.myenginuityadvantage.com/library.php?content_id=194
Step Three: Review your cover letter which can either improve or reduce the chances of your resume being read. Is it too long or too short? Does it mention the skills and experience you possess that are specific to the requirements of the opportunities you are targeting? Are you stressing what you have to offer that will differentiate you from other job seekers applying for the same position?
If you’re not sure what changes to make review the Job Seeker Training Webinar titled "Cover Letters that result in Interviews" and print out and review the handout. Use this URL to go directly to the handout: URL: www.myenginuityadvantage.com/library.php?content_id=159
If you follow these three steps and you will begin to schedule more interviews which will greatly improve your chances of landing a new job!
Remember to register for the upcoming Free Job Seeker Training Webinars:
September 1st @ 2:00 PM CST - How to Identify and Stress Accomplishments
- Learn how to identify your accomplishments
- Understand the impact of your accomplishments
- Why do strong accomplishments help obtain job offers?
September 9th @ 9:00 AM CST - How to Handle Problem Areas
- How do you address bad credit or negative references?
- What if you’ve been unemployed for months?
- How can you explain and unstable work history?
- What if you have gaps in employment?
*Log into the Career Portal and click on the Calendar for the dates listed above and register by clicking the registration link.
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Take time to get your resume reviewed for free. The feedback you will receive could make the difference of you being screened out or having a resume that become your "ticket to interviews."
Use this URL to go directly to the Free Resume Review:
URL: www.myenginuityadvantage.com/pro_resume_services.php
Username: engadvantage1
Password: (password you selected upon registration)
To Your Successful Career Search,
ENGINUITY ADVANTAGE, LLC