How can a cloud get a job recruiters attention
After I had submitted the online application, I immediately called the person that was responsible for receiving the applications. I had asked her when they would they would complete the process of selecting the top candidates.
She was really nice on giving me an indication when I should call back. I told her that I had all the qualifications except one and she informed me that that specific qualification was going to be weighted more then all the other ten required qualifications.
After they had a chance to review all the applications, I called her back. She informed me that they had received over 260 applications and because I didn't have that one qualification I wasn't going to be considered for the position. Because they had such a large pool of applicants, having 10 out of the 11 requirements wasn't enough. WOW!!
Being that the information on online applications are digital, many get scanned by a computer program. This computer program is looking for key skill words or buzz words that the employer is wanting their new employee to have.
When scanning hundreds of application, if you don't have all the buzz words, YOUR OUT!!!
As a job seeker, I was told over and over again to customize each resume and cover letter to reflect the needs of the company for the position. Every time I did an online application, I looked over the job description and the company's website to eyeball what I thought were the most important words. I'm sure I missed a lot of the key words.
Wouldn't it be great if there was website or program that would scan companies webpages and job descriptions to find the most likely buzz words?
Washington County Library Announces New Resource for Job Seekers
By John A. Stefani
Job seekers needing help with resume or interview preparation can now get live expert help at the Washington County Library. Using your Washington County library card you may access a new online resource, JobNow!, from the library or from home. JobNow! offers live assistance from job coaches trained to work with individuals through every step of the job search process. All coaches possess four-year college degrees, must undergo a rigorous selection and training process, and must complete a full background and security check.
The JobNow! service offers personality assessments to help beginning job seekers pinpoint their desired career field, resume and cover letter templates, local job search websites, and more. Job seekers can get constructive suggestions on their own resumes, help in writing a professional cover letter and even get live interview practice and feedback.
Tutors are online seven days a week, from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m., and they offer assistance in English and Spanish. If those times don’t work, job seekers can submit their resumes at any time of day through the JobNow Resume Lab and a job coach will return your resume within 24 hours, along with detailed feedback and suggestions for improvement. Call Washington County Library’s Info Desk, 651-731-1320, with questions about the new resource.
The month of February 2011 top three blog posts
In the right hand column there is a listing of the top three blog posts of the week.
These winners are rated by you, my friends of this blog.
They are rated by how many page views they received in February 2011.
Then the Second Place Silver Winner:
Jan 29, 2011
The First Place Gold Award Winner
Using my Personal Brand Statement
Feb 4, 2011
In February 2011, there had been 4091 page views for this blog!
The First Place Gold Award Winner
Using my Personal Brand Statement
Feb 4, 2011
In February 2011, there had been 4091 page views for this blog!
Thank you visiting and reading my blog.
It is you that made these posts the best of February 2011
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I wish March 2011 to be a great month for you!
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