Post by Coach Campbell on Sept 26, 2020 19:47:11 GMT
Summarizing Your Skills
Not 100 percent sure what job you want? Then you may find a summary statement more effective than an objective.
While an objective focuses on the job, a summary statement focuses on the job seeker.
A summary statement is a one- to two-sentence overview that captures the essence of your skills and experience. It highlights what makes you a qualified candidate as well as what makes you different (and better) than other applicants.
Tailor your summary statement to highlight the experience that is most relevant to the job.
You've found your dream job.
You spot the job posting, craft a winning resume and e-mail it to the person evaluating the resumes. Then the waiting game begins.
After you've sent a resume, it's tempting to sit back and hope the recruiter will call. But -- make no mistake -- you SHOULD follow up. You just need to figure out when and how to do it.
Wait a Week, Recruiters Say
The majority of recruiters (53 percent) say candidates should wait one week before following up, according to a Hot Jobs survey.
Some recruiters prefer you act sooner: Twenty-one percent said candidates should wait less than one week. And others prefer you wait longer: Eight percent said candidates should wait two weeks.
Some even prefer you wait for them to call you. Nineteen percent of administrators surveyed said they preferred to contact candidates, rather than for candidates to contact them.
Your best bet? Go with the majority opinion and wait a week.
Send a Short E-Mail Message
E-mail is a great follow-up tool because it not only lets you remind the recruiter that you've applied for a job, but it also lets you submit a resume again without seeming too pushy.
A week after you've submitted a resume, send the proper contact an e-mail to follow up.
Use these tips to write your follow-up e-mail:
Put your full name and the title of the position you've applied for in the subject line.
Write a professional note that reiterates your qualifications and interest in the job.
Attached your resume again. (Don't make the recruiter have to dig though old e-mails to look for it.)
Include your full name in the file name of your resume.
Don't forget to proofread carefully before you hit "Send"!
Phone with a Friendly Reminder
If you decide to follow up on a resume over the phone, be sure to rehearse what you want to say to the recruiter.
Keep it short and sweet. Introduce yourself and remind the recruiter that you submitted a resume recently. Make sure you state exactly what job you're interested in. You can also ask if they received your resume and if they're still considering candidates for the position.
If you get a recorded message, you may want to call again later. Call a few times in hopes of speaking with a real, live recruiter before resorting to leaving a message.
You also need to know even to put down the phone. Calling recruiters repeatedly isn't going to make them more likely to call you back. It's probably just going to irritate them.
Almost half (47 percent) of recruiters claim that their biggest pet peeve is candidates who keep calling them, according to a Hot Jobs survey.
Should You Just Resend Your Resume?
Have a few weeks passed since you sent a resume and you still haven't heard from the recruiter? Are you considering simply reapplying for the position?
Don't.
Recruiters usually keep resumes on file, and they'll likely discover that you've already sent one. Worse, they may think that you didn't even realize that you'd already applied for a position.
Only resend your resume to a recruiter when you want to apply for a different position at a company. Otherwise, you should e-mail or call to follow up.
Your Resume Should Address the Following Four Questions
Make Sure You Have the Answers.
Answering the following four questions in a fully persuasive way will greatly increase your odds of developing a winning resume. The questions are the crucial elements of the resume formula. Answering them will not only give you the material you need for building a strong resume, but will also prepare you for networking and interviewing.
What do you want? That is your job target. (Offensive coordinator, etc.) The resume should be built around your job target (whether you include an objective or not) so that prospective employers can immediately see what position you are aiming for.
Why are you qualified to do it? That’s the summary or “Professional Profile” section. This is where you outline the skills and credentials that qualify you for the job. You can break your skills into functional sections or use bullet points to highlight key points. If this section is done properly, it will convince prospective employers that the rest of your resume is worth reading, bringing them to the next question.
Where have you done it? That’s the “Experience” section. The reader needs to know who you worked for, the city and state where they are located, and what you did. Ideally, your job descriptions should include lots of active verbs and focus on keywords and functional skills that are most relevant to your target job or position.
How well have you done it? Listing accomplishments and special projects shows by example that you have contributed to previous schools or employer’s bottom line (educational, athletic and community service accomplishments!).
Not 100 percent sure what job you want? Then you may find a summary statement more effective than an objective.
While an objective focuses on the job, a summary statement focuses on the job seeker.
A summary statement is a one- to two-sentence overview that captures the essence of your skills and experience. It highlights what makes you a qualified candidate as well as what makes you different (and better) than other applicants.
Tailor your summary statement to highlight the experience that is most relevant to the job.
You've found your dream job.
You spot the job posting, craft a winning resume and e-mail it to the person evaluating the resumes. Then the waiting game begins.
After you've sent a resume, it's tempting to sit back and hope the recruiter will call. But -- make no mistake -- you SHOULD follow up. You just need to figure out when and how to do it.
Wait a Week, Recruiters Say
The majority of recruiters (53 percent) say candidates should wait one week before following up, according to a Hot Jobs survey.
Some recruiters prefer you act sooner: Twenty-one percent said candidates should wait less than one week. And others prefer you wait longer: Eight percent said candidates should wait two weeks.
Some even prefer you wait for them to call you. Nineteen percent of administrators surveyed said they preferred to contact candidates, rather than for candidates to contact them.
Your best bet? Go with the majority opinion and wait a week.
Send a Short E-Mail Message
E-mail is a great follow-up tool because it not only lets you remind the recruiter that you've applied for a job, but it also lets you submit a resume again without seeming too pushy.
A week after you've submitted a resume, send the proper contact an e-mail to follow up.
Use these tips to write your follow-up e-mail:
Put your full name and the title of the position you've applied for in the subject line.
Write a professional note that reiterates your qualifications and interest in the job.
Attached your resume again. (Don't make the recruiter have to dig though old e-mails to look for it.)
Include your full name in the file name of your resume.
Don't forget to proofread carefully before you hit "Send"!
Phone with a Friendly Reminder
If you decide to follow up on a resume over the phone, be sure to rehearse what you want to say to the recruiter.
Keep it short and sweet. Introduce yourself and remind the recruiter that you submitted a resume recently. Make sure you state exactly what job you're interested in. You can also ask if they received your resume and if they're still considering candidates for the position.
If you get a recorded message, you may want to call again later. Call a few times in hopes of speaking with a real, live recruiter before resorting to leaving a message.
You also need to know even to put down the phone. Calling recruiters repeatedly isn't going to make them more likely to call you back. It's probably just going to irritate them.
Almost half (47 percent) of recruiters claim that their biggest pet peeve is candidates who keep calling them, according to a Hot Jobs survey.
Should You Just Resend Your Resume?
Have a few weeks passed since you sent a resume and you still haven't heard from the recruiter? Are you considering simply reapplying for the position?
Don't.
Recruiters usually keep resumes on file, and they'll likely discover that you've already sent one. Worse, they may think that you didn't even realize that you'd already applied for a position.
Only resend your resume to a recruiter when you want to apply for a different position at a company. Otherwise, you should e-mail or call to follow up.
Your Resume Should Address the Following Four Questions
Make Sure You Have the Answers.
Answering the following four questions in a fully persuasive way will greatly increase your odds of developing a winning resume. The questions are the crucial elements of the resume formula. Answering them will not only give you the material you need for building a strong resume, but will also prepare you for networking and interviewing.
What do you want? That is your job target. (Offensive coordinator, etc.) The resume should be built around your job target (whether you include an objective or not) so that prospective employers can immediately see what position you are aiming for.
Why are you qualified to do it? That’s the summary or “Professional Profile” section. This is where you outline the skills and credentials that qualify you for the job. You can break your skills into functional sections or use bullet points to highlight key points. If this section is done properly, it will convince prospective employers that the rest of your resume is worth reading, bringing them to the next question.
Where have you done it? That’s the “Experience” section. The reader needs to know who you worked for, the city and state where they are located, and what you did. Ideally, your job descriptions should include lots of active verbs and focus on keywords and functional skills that are most relevant to your target job or position.
How well have you done it? Listing accomplishments and special projects shows by example that you have contributed to previous schools or employer’s bottom line (educational, athletic and community service accomplishments!).