It’s time to fire-up your computer, grab an energy drink or
two, and start filling out those online job applications. Why the energy drink? Because for most of you this process is going
to feel like a full-time job and if you are a procrastinator you might end up
pulling some all-nighters.
The most frustrating part about applying is that you will be
filling out an application which will be asking for information that is already
on the resume that you will be submitting.
It doesn't make a lot of sense to have to provide all of that
information again, but that is how the process works. Some of the applications might take well over
a half-an-hour to complete. Multiply
that by the dozens of jobs, possibly hundreds, that you will likely be applying
for and you can see how much of your time will be spent just going through that
process.
You might be thinking there is no way that you’re going to
have to apply to a dozen jobs, let alone a hundred. Some of you won’t, but for many others, you
are going to have a big-time wake-up call once you start the process. For those of you that do end up applying for over
a hundred jobs you still might not obtain one related to your degree.
The job market is very competitive. We've had human resource personnel tell us
that they receive hundreds of resumes when they post an entry-level
position. You will be competing, not
just against recent grads, but grads from last year who didn't find a job, as
well as candidates with one to two years of industry experience.
After you
apply, most companies will send you a standard email thanking you for your
application. It may also include
information letting you know if you are in consideration for the position or
not. However, there will be times when
you won’t hear back from a company. That
could happen for numerous reasons, but below are a few of the most likely ones:
·
They are no longer taking applications because
they have already selected candidates to interview
·
The position has been filled (the posting just
wasn't removed from the site yet)
·
You applied to a job you weren't qualified for
(see more on “Hyper-Appliers” below)
A Hyper-Applier goes to a company’s website and applies to
everything; whether they are qualified for a position or not. The only thing they accomplish by doing that
is frustrating the person in human resources in charge of screening the
resumes. Don’t be that person! They will remember your name and might decide
not to contact you when you actually do apply to something you are qualified
for.
By now you might be wondering if there is any way to avoid
the application process. One way to do
that is to work with VERUM Staffing. If
you work with us you won’t have to fill out an application until you go in for
an interview. Also, we always get
permission from you before submitting your resume and won’t send it in if you
aren't qualified or wouldn't be a good fit for the position.
Another benefit is that we have access to the hiring
managers so your resume goes directly to the decision maker. This alone will save you a lot of time and give
you a big advantage over your competition.
If this sounds like a much better option than spending hours
filling out online applications then please go to the following site
(www.verumstaffing.com) and submit your resume.
A recruiter will follow up with you to schedule a time to discuss your
job search.
Stay tuned for our next article on 09/25/14 when we’ll
discuss practicing for job interviews. Until then, feel free to catch up on our
previous articles, and be sure to check out our pages on Linked In, Twitter,
Facebook, and Google+ for the latest news and opportunities available through
Verum Staffing!
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