[Nfbmd] FW: Career Fairs and Open Houses Scheduled as of November 2, 2014 - #463 - Next listing set for 30 November 2014

[Michelle Clark]

This post makes one give some serious thought to getting a  LinkedIn
account. If it broadens the possibility of getting a  job, why not?

 

Michelle

 

Michelle

 

From: jimditt at careerfairs-eastcoast.com
[mailto:jimditt at careerfairs-eastcoast.com] 
Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2014 5:11 PM
To: Jim Ditt
Subject: Career Fairs and Open Houses Scheduled as of November 2, 2014 -
#463 - Next listing set for 30 November 2014
Importance: High

 

Good evening,

 

Last Wednesday I had the opportunity to participate in quality panel with
VSE's top recruiters discussing the key features recruiters look for in
searching for qualified candidates to fit specific, immediate positions.
Here are some of the key points that came out of the discussion with a group
of both job seekers and operating managers:

 

1.       Those resumes that came via the employer's web site were screened
by a computer prior to the recruiter reviewing the resume.  Thus computes
knock out those resumes that do not meet the minimum qualifications set for
the position.

This deletes the majority of submissions that come in via the internet and
email.   Thus, generic and non-focused resumes are screened out.

2.       Omissions that can cost the applicant include the failure to list a
telephone number - unbelievable but true.  Email address, again a big
surprise.

3.       No LinkedIn address on the resume slows the process and can set the
resume at the bottom of the pile.

4.       Lack of specificity - example, as a Program Manager, what did you
manage, what are the results of the actions.  What industry?

5.       94% of recruiters surveyed use LinkedIn as a primary source
(Jobvite survey results - 2014; with Facebook at 66%, and Twitter @ 52%).

6.       Many firms have had to drop their Sourcing function so recruiters
must do more of the basics as well, thus limiting the number of candidate
investigated due to time limits.

7.       Resumes that show the applicant researched and addressed the
requirements and responded quickly were filed in folders for quick referral
when not seen as a leading candidate for current openings.

8.       Recruiters built and keep their own databases rather than referring
back to corporate databases.

9.       LinkedIn continues to be the leading resource for searching,
contacting, keeping tabs and vetting candidates prior to interviewing.
Also, for posting jobs, both on the employer's LinkedIn site and personally
posting a current search.

10.   Effective recruiters use the maximum sources within the Professional
and Social networks.  LinkedIn offers up to 50 groupings that recruiters
will troll.

11.   Tenure and length of professional experience, then industry-related
experience are key for considering a candidate.

12.   Everyone agreed that the search process for both the recruiter and the
job seeker has tightened, become more professional with greater use of the
Internet in all aspects of the search.

 

November is a time for much reflection and thanks with two holidays of value
and importance.  Take time to honor both.  See you at the end of the month.

 

Jim Ditt

Progress comes from the intelligent use of experience.  .  Elbert Hubbard

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