SEVEN TIPS ON WHAT TO DO AND WHAT NOT TO DO WHEN YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB
1. GIVE YOUR LETTERS A UNIQUE STAMP OF CHARACTER.
Here is a little secret right out of the Human resources offices....You are being judged even beofre your resume is opened. Make sure the first correspondence you submit screams, "This is a special resume". Chose an attractive envelope and colorful stamps. Always, address yur letters to a specific person, not just attnetion: Humna Resources" or Personel Director. Use the person's name on the envelope itself and in the correspondence. The same applies or emails, I may take a little extra effort , but it pays off
2. SURF THE INTERNET FOR YOUR OWN NAME AND PROFILE
Using Google , Yahoo, MYSpace , FaceBook , etc is standard practice that human resources and hiring managers use, although they dont let the general public know. If you do get searched , that generally means a company has an interest in you. However , everything you have put out there on any of the social networking sites is available for anybody to see. Yu shoud do a counter serach of your own, check the profiles and content on your Networking pages. Photos included. If you do get stuck with some embarassing information or content, your prospective employer may have seen, you will be better prepared to deal with it.
3. RING, RING:.....HUMAN RESOURSES IS ON THE PHONE!
Many Human resources reps will surprise prospective employees with an unexpected phone call to begin the interview process. Key is NOT to panic. This means they have read you cover letter snd resume. They simply want to learn more abot you and what you can bring to the table. Make sure to keep notes or talking points handy if that and when that call comes. If they catch you at a bad time, its Ok to say either can you hold for a moment, find a quiet place and gather your thoughts.
4. USE OF EMAIL..AS A PROFESSSIONAL
Using an email address like highheels@yahoo.com or studman@aol.com is what a compnay will first notice. Have a separate business email account to submit resumes and correspondence. In addition, the one thing they notice immediately is poor grammar ro mispelling of words. Most Human Resource managers will immediately pass on an applicant if they see this type of content. When sending emails, dont forget to try and address it to a specific person, such as Ms. Mary Jones , ratheer than Attention, Humna resources department. Information on these individuals are ususally found on company web sites, Networking sites..or simply call the company and get a name.
5. JUMP ON A JOB PROSPECT IMMEDIATELY
As an active job seeker, you should have all elements of yur presentation ready to go ASAP! You should a finished, polished resume cover letters and references. If there is an ad posted on a Sunday, your information should be that person desk or email by Monday morning. The inside secret is that companies typically pull the first group of resumes and give the the most consideration. Of course it is not highly scientific, but it is human nature.
6. TOUT SKILLS AND STRENGHTHS....NOT HOPES AND DREAMS!!
The leading resume format calls for placing an Objective at the top of a resume. You would never hear a potential employer say this, but they simply don't care about what your objectives and dreams are. They want to know what your skills, talents and traits you have that can be an asset to their company. A suggestion would be to craft a one or two sentence that will benefit thsi company. Keep in mind it should be tailor made for every company you submit a resume for.
7. RESPECT THE COMPANY RECRUITER
The Human Resources staff "recruiter:" has as much to say about whether or not you get hired as the department head. Often your first meeting, interview is with a Human Resources representative. They often care about the lelevel of respect shown them and they don't like to be taken lightly. Rememeber do NOT talk down, dsimiss, or have an arrogant attitude with them. It will come back to haunt you!!
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