Executive Search Consultant Recommends Ten Practical Tips to Help Job-Seekers Be More Likely to Be Seen and Considered
FAIRLAWN, Ohio, March 19, 2009 — While there are many opinions regarding how to conduct a job search and write a resume, the following are some suggestions of David Creeger, CPC – President of Sanford Rose Associates(R) – Fairlawn, an executive search consulting firm, on how a job-seeker can enhance their chances of being seen and appreciated by a Job Search Resource (JSR). A JSR is a recruiter, HR person or other screener, or possibly the hiring manager for a job-seeker's next career opportunity. A JSR is really anyone that can help or facilitate a candidate's consideration for a new position. Candidates are competing for a JSR's time and interest, and the following tips are suggested as practical ways for job-seekers to make themselves easier to work with and to enhance their chances of being considered for a new opportunity:
- When contacting or asking about opportunities from a search firm or other JSR, sending a copy of the resume along with the request.
- Sending a resume via email unless otherwise requested.
- Creating a signature for all emails sent to JSRs that includes first and last name, phone number and email address.
- Sending a resume as a WORD 97-2003 document. It is easier to work with, is the most commonly accepted format and is easier to copy / paste into a database.
- When sending a resume, including a brief description in the cover email of interest, background, and expectations.
- Making a cover letter the text of the email which is concise, short, and to the point.
- Pasting a copy of a resume at the bottom of the cover email along with attaching it as a file in WORD format.
- Limiting a resume to no more than two pages. In fact, one page can many times be even more effective, because it shows prioritization and consideration of a JSR's time.
- A simple WORD format is the easiest to work with rather than many of the fancy templates some suggest. One test of a resume's effectiveness is to copy and paste it in text format to another file, and then checking to see if the new text only document coherently presents the information in a readable format.
- Keep a resume simple and consistent so that it may be read and understood in the shortest possible time.
The above tips also help demonstrate that a candidate knows how to communicate effectively, is able to prioritize, and values and respects the JSR's time and consideration.
In closing, candidates should remember that a job search is still a numbers game that is highly dependent upon getting personal information considered by as many potential JSRs as possible in order to find the next opportunity.
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About David Creeger
David Creeger, CPC is President of the Sanford Rose Associates(R) – Fairlawn (OH) executive search firm and has over 30 years experience in the chemical and staffing industry (330-865-4545 / Email). Sanford Rose Associates(R) – Fairlawn is one of more than 60 offices in the Sanford Rose Associates(R) global network of offices. Each office focuses on particular industries, professions or niches. Sanford Rose Associates(R) – Fairlawn is focused on the Chemical, Plastics, Rubber and related industries with an increasing presence in Alternative Energy and Green Chemistry. Please visit http://www.sanfordrose.com for more information on the Sanford Rose Associates(R) network of offices and how they can be of value to you.
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