Gone are the days of simply mailing your resume, receiving a call, shaking hands at the interview, and agreeing on a start date for that new job. The Internet has taken over the recruiting landscape, and everyone is required to submita resume online. While that brings greater efficiency to the process for employers, it can be awfully maddening for job seekers. But it doesn't have to be that way if you know how to navigatethe system.
3. Compare those words and phrases to the language that appears in your current resume.
將這些詞語和你簡歷中的進(jìn)行對(duì)比。
4. Figure out how and where to add the most relevant keywords to your resume, assuming you have the specific knowledge, skills, and experience. Applicant tracking systems will search for keyword matches -- the more matches, the better, which often determines if a recruiter opts to view your resume.
5. Once you're confident that your resume reflects a strong match, go ahead and submit that targeted resume online.
一旦你確信你的簡歷與要申請(qǐng)的職位非常符合，那就在線發(fā)送出去吧。
6. If the system requests a cover letter, write a short one that expresses why you're a strong match and why you'd like to join the organization. This is a chance to toutyour research on the role.
2） Attend job fairs to meet face-to-face with employers and other professionals.
親自去招聘會(huì)上認(rèn)識(shí)那些雇主和專業(yè)人士。
3） Create a free profileand become active on LinkedIn.com or Facebook.com, which boast a combined 60 million users. Surely you can find someone who knows someone to make that connection.
5） Join an association in your field and network with like-minded peers.
與和你志同道合的同行一起參加你所在行業(yè)的協(xié)會(huì)或社交團(tuán)。
6） Connect with your high school and college alumnigroups. Old pals could be new connectors.
與你的高中或大學(xué)校友聯(lián)系。老校友可能會(huì)成為你的介紹人。
7） Talk to your unlikely network. For example, look at the class list of the parents of your kids' friends. Anytime my kids hear about a friend's mom or dad who's lost a job, they tell them to call me. Even though we don't know each other, we have a common connection that can sometimes lead to a contact.
9. Follow up with a call or email to the recruiter responsible for filling the position. Never say, "Did you get my resume?" Instead be ready to reiterateyour strong qualifications and interest in the role. You'll have just a brief moment to sell yourself, so rehearse before making the call or sending the email.
10. Don't know the name of the right person? Cold-call the company and ask an operator to put you through. If that doesn't work, do a Web search on the term "recruiter" or "HR director" along with the name of your employer of choice. The results may reveal the name you're trying to find. LinkedIn is another resource to find the correct name.
11. Stay top of mind. Every recruiter is different, which makes this a challenge. Some say you're welcome to follow up weekly. Others say every other week is enough. And then there are some who'll tell you to never call. Find the right balance so you're politely persistent without crossing over to a pest.
12. Ask directly for advice on how and when to follow up. A simple question, "What's the best way to keep in touch?" will give you the details you need to stay ahead of the pack.
