Comments on: Foolproof Way to Enhance Your Job Search http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/easy-way-to-enhance-your-job-search/ Building Intimate Business Relationships Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:54:53 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Patrick Ambron http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/easy-way-to-enhance-your-job-search/comment-page-1/#comment-3611 Patrick Ambron Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:04:53 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/?p=480#comment-3611 I think the main issue at hand is not whether or not you need a resume, but how effective it is as a job search tool. In that regard, I think Ryan is right. Resumes are largely ineffective in this day in age. Back in the day, you submitted your resume to a company, they called you in for an interview, and if you clicked, you got the job. Today, for young professionals, resumes are basically indistinguishable from everybody else. They don't get your foot in the door anymore. Ryan successfully outlined new tactics you can use to demonstrate your value. To get your foot in the door for an interview. At this point, after piquing their interest, they will probably look at your resume, but probably to ensure you meet minimum requirements. So in a sense, a resume can break you, but it certainly won't make you anymore. I think the main issue at hand is not whether or not you need a resume, but how effective it is as a job search tool. In that regard, I think Ryan is right. Resumes are largely ineffective in this day in age. Back in the day, you submitted your resume to a company, they called you in for an interview, and if you clicked, you got the job. Today, for young professionals, resumes are basically indistinguishable from everybody else. They don’t get your foot in the door anymore.

Ryan successfully outlined new tactics you can use to demonstrate your value. To get your foot in the door for an interview. At this point, after piquing their interest, they will probably look at your resume, but probably to ensure you meet minimum requirements. So in a sense, a resume can break you, but it certainly won’t make you anymore.

]]> By: Jackie Adkins http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/easy-way-to-enhance-your-job-search/comment-page-1/#comment-3607 Jackie Adkins Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:12:17 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/?p=480#comment-3607 Great follow-up post. You're hired! .-= Jackie Adkins´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheCurbsideMarketer/~3/lNmc-9FJJEs/" rel="nofollow">Why Should I Care About Your Product?</a> =-. Great follow-up post. You’re hired!
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]]> By: Rich DeMatteo http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/easy-way-to-enhance-your-job-search/comment-page-1/#comment-3602 Rich DeMatteo Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:29:01 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/?p=480#comment-3602 Do resumes = the best way to get a job? Definitely not. Should someone still keep a reasonable strong resume for just in case reasons? Definitely. I think you've done a nice job illustrating how to get noticed by a potential supervisor in that role, and then what really counts is you've outlined a proposal which will keep that persons interest. Kudos. And, now a quick plug for HR. My HR mind is failing me on the exact number, but companies with either at least 15, 20, or 50 employees legally need to hold a resume in an employees personnel file. Organizations may of course slip up and forget, but if they are audited by the EEOC or OFCCP then serious fines and penalties may come there way. In cases where the employer is a government contractor they can easily lose their contracts. Smart HR organizations will always ask for a resume, even if it is to have a piece of paper on file. .-= Rich DeMatteo´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.cornonthejob.com/lessons-from-hollywood/you-have-an-8-chance-of-living-now-what/" rel="nofollow">You have an 8% chance of living, now what?</a> =-. Do resumes = the best way to get a job? Definitely not. Should someone still keep a reasonable strong resume for just in case reasons? Definitely.

I think you’ve done a nice job illustrating how to get noticed by a potential supervisor in that role, and then what really counts is you’ve outlined a proposal which will keep that persons interest. Kudos.

And, now a quick plug for HR. My HR mind is failing me on the exact number, but companies with either at least 15, 20, or 50 employees legally need to hold a resume in an employees personnel file. Organizations may of course slip up and forget, but if they are audited by the EEOC or OFCCP then serious fines and penalties may come there way. In cases where the employer is a government contractor they can easily lose their contracts. Smart HR organizations will always ask for a resume, even if it is to have a piece of paper on file.
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