The Job Application Tango
e do it all the time. their email and HR application
When we’re ready for a management software.
job change we go online
to search for a better job. You Some employers have the
go to your favorite job board or technology that can handle all
employer’s site, find a job that the resumes pouring in and those
fits you perfectly, and submit are the ones that you will get an
your resume and nothing happens. auto-responder message stating
that they have received your
Just a typical online job hunting resume and will contact you if
experience that we’re all used they want to schedule you for a
to. You are now in the Bermuda job interview. Other employers
Triangle of job hunting, sending don’t, their Human Resources
your resume into the unknown departments have been downsized
digital zone that goes in and or their budgets have been cut so
never comes back. much they can’t even afford a
computer.
So, what can you do to improve
your odds of receiving that next Does that mean you shouldn’t even
step of the employer contacting bother applying for the job? Of
you for the job interview? First, course not. There are thousands
it’s important to understand of new jobs posted daily on job
what’s happening on the boards. To help increase your
employer’s end. Employers chances of success begin the “Job
nowadays will receive hundreds to Application Tango.” Here’s how:
thousands of resumes after
posting a job in any given week. Step 1: Submit your resume
Their computers and networks are properly
overwhelmed from the entourage of
resumes that are pouring into •Don’t apply for jobs where you
don’t meet the specific a message board or forum where
requirements the employer is you post your questions.
posting in the job. Usually, if
an employer post a skill is •If you still come up empty
required you can bet you need handed, search for the names of
that skill to be considered for people in the HR department on
the job. Make sure you are fully the company’s website. Then try
qualified for the position. to Google them or scour the
internet to find a way to contact
•Follow the resume submission them.
instructions perfectly. If an
employer asks you to only apply •After you’ve networked to
online through the job board or someone that works for that
attach your resume in word format company, send them an email
then do so, don’t copy and paste explaining your desire to work
your resume in the body of the there and ask them if they can
email. forward your resume to the
department hiring manager or to
Step 2: Network your way into the HR department.
the new job and company
In today’s tough economy and
•Find out if any of your friends competition for jobs, it’s hard
work for the company you are to just get an interview. To make
applying to. You can do this by sure your resume doesn’t get lost
calling them or shooting them an amongst the thousands of other
e-mail. job seeker resumes, practice the
“job application tango.” It takes
•Check with your local business a little more time and effort,
associations or professional but is sure to pay off
organizations to see if they have eventually.
About the Author:
Kryssa Lighthall is a writer for http://www.careersinhouston.com.Houston Jobs and Work at Home Jobs Online Business, http://www.work-at-home-magazine.com
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