How to look for a Job in this Changing Economy?
In the past 2 weeks, I have personally seen strong indicators that things are moving up for the better. Media News items and articles and interviews have all pointed towards the same Optimism in the Employment Market. Even Recruiting Agencies have reported that Clients have started to call in with requirements.
Well the Worst is hopefully over.
You need to now get prepared for the coming upswing, especially those that are looking for a Job.
STEPS to FOLLOW in your JOB SEARCH:
Create a Master Resume with all your experience and add everything you can in it. Save it on your desktop titled Master.
Create at least 3-5 more resumes from it depending on your function and title. For e.g Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, Financial Analyst, Finance Manager, Asst Controller
Each of these resumes will focus on the skills and experiences as required by the Title and the Job you are applying to.
Basically what I am referring to is CUSTOMIZE your resume to the role that you are applying to.
Then go to different Job Boards like Monster and Workopolis and save each of these resumes with their different titles.
NOW – when you are applying to a particular JOB, you can CHOOSE the resume that best fits the role and then hit SEND, instead of sending the same resume out to different roles.
You must understand that, every position advertised gets at least 150 – 200 resumes. Imagine the plight of the Recruiter screening them.
Which is why when you are able to DIFFERENTIATE and CUSTOMIZE, your resume is more likely to be read by the Recruiter and hence better the chances of getting a call for an Interview.
For more information on Job Search Methodologies – Hopefully it helps you in your search for the next Job.
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