Well, you’re not alone. We are speaking to many business professionals every day of the week at our office. They all have the same concerns and issues with the lack of employers and no calls on their resume.
We like to ask, what are they doing for their job search, where have you applied to and if they are receiving any response from the employers? From the answers we can evaluate if they are on track, or give some tips and advice.
In today’s market place, you need to do things differently then you ever have done before. Just posting your resume on job boards and to companies does not work and does not guarantee you any results. Right now your job is to find a job!
If you have ever been in real sales or outside sales, this needs to be your new mindset. You have to sell yourself. It starts with that little piece of paper called a resume. Job seekers are counting on that piece of paper to get them an interview. You may need several resumes to target different jobs you’re applying for. If your resume does not reflect the job you’re going after, you will not be considered. Make sure you study and research the job description, the company and the employees on social networking sites. Do your homework first! Then come up with a resume that caters to that job without lying about your background or skills.
Also, make a weekly game plan for your employment search. Come up with 10 companies that use people with your skills and background. Go out twice a week and visit 10 companies with resumes and dressed for success. Personally deliver your resume to the hiring manger, HR, or whoever is there to greet you. Make sure you get a contact person and number to follow up with. Let that person know you will follow up with a phone call in 24 hrs to schedule a 15 minute meeting with the hiring manager. Your goal is to get a meeting; you may have to go through all 10 companies to get one meeting. (“Welcome to sales”) This is no different then if you where trying to sell a product or service. Now you are selling yourself. Most people will not do this. This is why you will get the job over everyone else!
Good Luck in your search,
Smart Professional Resources Staff
SMART Professional Resources 