Showing posts with label Apply. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Apply. Show all posts
1/29/13
Resume Targeting - Why Not Apply For A Top Tiered Position Not Being Offered?
Your resume should target the position you seek if you want to advance your career path. But it's difficult to get past the barriers, gateways, and secretarial screeners to even get your resume looked at. So, maybe there is a better concept? Why not use a new resume targeting trick, why not apply for a position which doesn't exist in the company you'd like to work at? Why not create a job title and apply for that, then sell yourself and convince the company they need to slightly re-organize their hierarchy an hire you to fill the newly created niche. Interesting you think, yes, so let's discuss this shall we?
First, as a former franchisor founder, I found it was getting more and more difficult to operate my rather large and spread out company, I needed more core leadership - that was obvious, especially considering how fast we were growing. Now then, there was an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal on January 8, 2013 titled "New CEO Shuffles the Deck at Citi - Corbat Puts Stamp on Big Lender by Installing Co-Presidents, Reducing Influence of Pandit Allies," by Suzanne Kapner.
Okay so, why not apply for a co-CEO position, or an assistant to the executive staff of one of the top tiered company leaders? Why not work yourself in using the power of suggestion? Why not simply state on your resume that you seek a position as the executive administrator "go to" person working under the top leadership, even suggest that you should become the co-CEO, or at least be hired and in training for the co-CEO position. Sure it doesn't exist in most companies, but in a lot of companies that position should exist.
Are you capable of serving in that capacity? You know, there are so many people who are under-employed these days, it's really unfortunate, and many of those jobs they are qualified for simply are no longer available. Thus, it's getting rather hard to compete against 100s, 1000s, or even 10,000 people looking for that same type of job or in that job category when there are so few slots open, or may become available in the near future.
Lastly, let me ask you something; what do you have to lose? Why not print a batch of resumes for this purpose and try? You might be pleasantly surprised as you get calls back and interviews, and even if you don't score the co-CEO position, you might be able to win some friends, influence some folks, and find yourself gainfully employed, and not under employed like so many others. Please consider all this and think on it.
Lance Winslow has launched a new provocative eBook on Needing a Job. Lance Winslow is a retired Founder of a Nationwide Franchise Chain, and now runs the Online Think Tank; http://www.worldthinktank.net/
1/12/13
Social Services Resume: Apply, Act, and Inspire
The least of the things you can get from being a public servant is a sense of purpose. And that is exactly why you have to undergo the strictest employers when applying for a career and a vocation of rendering help to other people.
Non-profit organizations and charitable companies are handpicking their employees in order to make sure that the person they will have is someone who's too dedicated for the job for the sake of it. The best public servants are those who are motivated by the people they help and they're looking for an indication that you have it.
Moreover, if you're the most eager applicant, it is not difficult to find one who wants to hire you. Here's what to remember when writing for a social service resume:
1. There is no competition, only personality differences
Since social service is not an industry, most of your employer won't look at you as qualified or not. It is either you suit their culture or not. Make sure that the program or organization where you're applying matches to your personality. Serving others does not require too much of the "professionalism and expertise" stuff. What you need is the heart to serve others to the greater extent. And guess what, people with the selfless personality are fewer than people with "professionalism and expertise," so it's harder to qualify.
2. They are looking for dedication more than abilities
Certainly you have the ability if you have the dedication. But try to emphasize more on your being passionate with their cause than focusing on being passionate in being a social worker. Remember that not enough people are doing public service though there are many in the job market with the talents and skills. It only proves that you don't have to market that much, you have to inspire.
3. Never, ever talk about money
Most of the people on nonprofit organizations are succinct, if not snob about money. Naming your price is a no-no. Asking anything about money before you enter the job might be the biggest turn-off for the employer. More so, if you indicate salary and sales or any dollar sign in your social service resume, you are in a big danger of being eliminated in the first screening.
4. Experience counts more than intelligence
Tell more of the seminars and the jobs you had that are related with public service. If you've got too many of the degrees and honors, you may put them so. However, trim them down if needed to give more space to community involvement and experiences.
5. You can be human
It is not much of a place for neckties and working like a robot. In order to execute your functions effectively in a nonprofit organization, you have to rely on some compassion, humanism, and common sense. If there are thieves and snakes and devils in black suit in other industries, don't expect the same thing within the realm of nonprofits. Add some human element in your social service resume.
The probability is that you're looking for more than just another job. You are finding a vocation.
Nelson Mullins is a former corporate hiring and recruitment expert who regularly writes articles on resumes, resume writing, personality development, and career in general. He is a father of three who also enjoys photography and biking. Nelson believes that while the employment world continues to be a rat race for applicants, it is important to always be equipped with new ideas on sustaining career growth and opportunities.
11/5/12
Apply in a Click of a Mouse: Demystifying E-Resume
Electronic Resumes, or e-Resumes are now making its mark in the fast-paced and innovative job market. One thing that is so good about this new way of applying for a job is that you don't have to spend time and money to travel to your prospective employer. However, this innovation is yet to be proven convenient for applicants. Most of job seekers are still clueless on how to make this technology work to their advantage.
The Nature of Online Application Paper
Like Google and Yahoo, online papers are being sifted according to keywords. Not surprising really, computers cannot understand and analyze human language. The point here is just to make your application keyword rich. If you're applying for a job in as a marketing agent, then you have to submit an online application with related keywords like 'marketing', 'sales', and 'customer service'.
Unfortunately however, we still don't have the gizmo to detect what keyword does the HR input in the filtering computer, but you can be sure that it has something to do with the job post that you're applying to. Better if you do your research about the company. Read their job posting carefully because more likely than not, your magic keyword can be seen somewhere in their qualifications and job descriptions.
The very nature of the document is mechanical. The good news is that you are assured that you won't undergo any bias in the elimination process. The bad news is that unlike human resource personnel, computers cannot correct mistakes or interpret data if you've made even the slightest lapse.
Consider Formatting Too
And since we are dealing with computers here, like it or not, I have to give you technical pointers to ensure your success when it comes to online application.
The first jargon here is called ASCII. Simply put, ASCII is the purest form of computer text. ASCII is the type of language used by most of these computerized online readers. This means that no matter how you embellish your application with fancy font and bold or italics, it will always appear as plain text. One trick to check how your text will look like once you pass it: Copy-paste them from Word to Notepad.
Now you got the concept, remember that you have to be careful with using tabs and paragraph alignment. The ASCII cannot read those settings and your text might turn into an alien box language you can't understand in the notepad. So make sure that you remove unreadable elements first. Delete tabs, symbols and special characters. Justify alignment. Remove bullets and replace them with asterisks. All set? Now you're ready to copy paste.
The Bottomline
Applying with an e-resume that can both pass computers and impress humans is not impossible as you thought. Using plain text is a reminder that the content is always more important than the layout and formatting of your application paper. Start writing purely, mean every word, and without even being aware of it, you have already written your perfect electronic application document.
Kate Ross-Myers works for a New-York based human resources magazine. She has a broad experience in preparing resource materials on hiring, recruitment, and training. Kate also speaks on forums and conventions on employee wellness and growth.
9/2/11
How to Apply For The Medical Office Assistant Post - Writing An Impressive Resume
After completing the study and internship program from the accredited college or university, what's next? It is time for you to look for vacancies in the health care settings. Being a "junior" medical office assistant, what can you do to promote yourself among potential new employers?
The most important tool you should make use of is your RESUME. A resume is your first step to securing an interview. What you mention in your resume reflects how the employers see who you are. Here are some tips you need to keep in mind when you are preparing the content of your resume.
Tip No.1: Start your resume with an objective statement
Please bear in mind that you must not produce long love letters to the employers. You are reminded to start your resume by making a clear objective statement. What do you want to be in the next 5 years? The main purpose of doing so is to show the employers that you have long-term vision and you always plan in advance. You are encouraged to use technical terms in your field. If possible, highlight to the employers that you are a team player. You are able to work closely with the doctors, physicians and peers.
Tip No.2: State your academic qualification
In order to prove that you are a certified medial office assistant, it is important for you to highlight that you have studied in an accredited college or university. You need to inform the employers that you have earned either a diploma or associate's degree. This is important because the qualification may determine your monthly salary.
Tip No.3: Be honest with your working experience
There is no point for you to hide from the employers that you have just graduated from the school. Share your past jobs in the medical field, if any. It will be more convincing if you include the names of your previous employers. Don't worry if you have never worked with others before. Most of the accredited programs come with internship. You can include your experience during internship in your resume.
Tip No.4: Include your references
If possible, you are advised to include references from medical field in your resume but you need to make sure that the references can be accessed easily.
Producing an impressive resume is important because you need to convince the employers to hire you. Nobody wishes to be jobless. Hence, put in more effort in promoting yourself from now onwards.
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