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Posted: 14 Jun 2011 03:30 AM PDT   Have you ever been rejected for a job shortly after applying? It can be a disappointing experience for anyone seriously seeking employment. But sometimes, technicalities in the application process can contribute to being rejected for a position, especially if you’ve submitted through a form on a website versus e-mailing directly to a specific person. This is why, if you think you’re highly qualified for the job, you might consider reapplying.Why You Could Benefit from Attempting to Reapply Many job seekers don’t know the behind-the-scenes aspects of applying for a job—which could include scanning software that blocks certain resumes from consideration based upon inadequate keyword usage. Because this and other factors are involved in why you could have been rejected, if you feel strongly that you’re highly qualified, you could benefit from attempting to reapply. Contacting the Company for Reconsideration Once you decide that you would like to at least try to reapply, your next step could be to contact the company’s human resources department to ask if you can resubmit your resume because you feel that you’re a good candidate. Sure, it’s a risky step to take. But really, what do you have to lose? You’ve already been rejected once. If the human resources representative gives you the green light, you could ask for permission to directly snail mail or e-mail your resume to someone specific. If not, then ask for the details necessary to ensure your resume won’t be blocked due to reapplication if you submit again. Adding Keywords to Your Resume After being given the green light to resubmit, it’s a good idea to adjust your resume by adding keywords that will help it bypass scanning software the second time around. To do this, you could take a good look at the job posting to identify specific keywords the employer used to define job requirements and candidate qualifications. For instance, as an accountant, you might add words like “balance sheets” or "billing and collections”. You could also conduct searches for other industry-specific words to add. Sprinkle some of those words throughout your resume to avoid another quick rejection. The idea of reapplying for a job might seem like a crazy concept—especially if you’ve never done it before. But doing it right the second time around could benefit you more than you’ve ever imagined. It could land you the job of your dreams. Author: Jessica Holbrook Hernandez is an expert resume writer, career and personal branding strategist, author, speaker and President/CEO of Great Resumes Fast. She creates high-impact, best-in-class resumes and cover letters that transform job searches into interviews and ultimately job offers. For more information about professional resume writing or to read more career and job search related articles visit http://www.greatresumesfast.com or call 1.800.991.5187.    |
Posted: 13 Jun 2011 04:05 AM PDT   Resumes are one of the most important parts of the job search. From just a quick glance, a potential employer can get a real feel for your background, your experience, and maybe even your personality. However, the more technological we become, the more obsolete the paper resume becomes.Granted, it's still a much needed tool in the job search, but digital resumes are probably the way the job search is headed. Here's why you need to follow suit: Employers are searching for you. In the past, you didn't really have to worry about your image online. However, with more employers researching candidates online, it's become imperative that applicants take charge of their online brand. That's why having a resume online is not just the logical choice, but the proactive choice. So, if you were referred by a mutual contact, the employer can Google you and conveniently find your resume without having to ask for it. Further, your Vizibility SearchMe link can also direct an employer to your online resume, as well as to your other platforms. Online resumes are more efficient. Online resumes are, hands down, much more efficient than their paper counterpart. In fact, 60 percent of Fortune 100 companies use the professional platform LinkedIn as a way of saving time while researching candidates. Further, online resumes give you the chance to add things like clickable links to your portfolio, social media platforms, or even testimonials quickly and effectively. For example, in the past employers had to first ask for a list of references, wait for you to respond, then call up each person. Now, this information could already be listed in one of your platforms, increasing efficiency and eliminating the waiting game. They allow you to reveal more. Since you don't really have to limit yourself to one piece of paper, online resumes allow you to reveal more. Apart from your online platforms, online resumes allow you to add more information like work history, putting more meat on the document. You don't have to worry about cutting out valuable information just so you can abide by traditional resume rules. Remember, the more positive work examples you can give an employer, the better. Green friendly. Earth Day may be over, but many companies are trying to abide by its universal theme: waste less. After all, the more paper you use, the more it hurts the environment. The online resume is not only more efficient, but it also could save a tree or two. By directing an employer to your online resume, you give them the underlying choice of wasting less by viewing something online. Additionally, you could add some sort of green friendly stamp on the bottom on your resume promoting conservation, which shows your support of the cause. Although online resumes are probably not going to save rain forests, it's definitely a start. Do you have an online resume? Has it landed you a job? Guest Expert: James Alexander is Vizibility's founder and CEO. He's the guy with two first names. If you 'Googled' his name in 2009, you would never have found him. Now, he ranks within the first few results of a Google search. Find James in Google at vizibility.com/james.   |
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