What Recruiters Look At During The 6 Seconds They Spend On Your Resume
In the short time that recruiters spend with your resume, a recent study conducted by TheLadders showed recruiters will look at your name, current title and company, current position start and end dates, previous title and company, previous position start and end dates, and education.
The two resumes below include a heat map of recruiters’ eye movements. The one on the right was looked at more thoroughly than the one of the left because of its clear and concise format.
(via How Recruiters See Your Resume - Business Insider)
Sorry I used vague language to make you believe I might not be unemployed.
via someecards
(PS: definitely been guilty of this)
We did everything right. We did our homework in junior high school, because we were told, “In high school, homework will be a lot harder.”
We did our homework in high school, too, so we would be prepared for the tests. We knew we needed to do well on the tests, because if we didn’t, it would hurt our GPAs. “If you have a low GPA, you won’t get into a good college,” they told us.
And then we did it, we finished high school. Some of us did better than others, but we were eager and willing. We listened to what our guidance counselors and teachers and parents said; we toured college campuses and we filled out applications at the start of senior year, we waited for acceptance letters. We applied for scholarships and student loans and filled out our roommate preference forms.
But all the while the mantra was This is what you’re supposed to be doing. You graduate from high school and you go to college. That is just what you do. I told my parents I wanted to be an author. “That’s nice,” they said, “but not very practical. Get a degree instead, and then maybe, if you have time later, you can write those books.”
And so we went to college, because that’s what smart go-getters did…
Over a year ago I wrote “The 10 Best Movies & Shows To Watch When In between Jobs.”
When I write an article that deals with the “best of” anything, I find myself asking what I could have left out. Recently I took another look at the movies and shows I selected in my previous writing. While I made some excellent choices, I feel it’s time to add to that list.
One of my job search mentors recommended Friday afternoon as the best time to watch inspirational Movies or TV shows. Her reasoning made sense. She would often tell me “After spending the week chasing down employment opportunities, you need to do something to clear your mind.” As a result, I decided to use Friday afternoon to put job search issues aside and watch inspirational movies or TV shows. It was one of the activities that helped me start the following week recharged and motivated.
The following movies and TV shows provided me with both inspiration and entertainment…
In the midst of it all, don’t forget to lean on someone you love, who loves you in return.
(via callheralice ”I dont like sleeping alone”)
(Source: pleaseaunicorn)
405er: Hi, I want to call some of the places I applied at. The thing is I’m not sure what to say to them, do I tell them I’m still interested in the job or what?
The Job Enthusiast: Be careful. Two schools of thought: Some job ads say “no phone calls.” Pay attention and don’t call.
However, if you apply by email, there is no harm in allowing 2-3 weeks to go by and then sending a friendly inquiry—Subject line your last name and job title—“Just a short inquiry as to the status of my application sent you on (date) for (position applied).” You may not hear back or you may receive a rote, automated response. You will at least feel better that you gave cyberspace your best shot! Then, move on to another opportunity.
Should you decide to phone…