ig1 overcoming the resume black hole
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Finding a better job as fast as possible is the goal of most people in transition. But often their focus is on putting together the perfect resume and cover letter into a perfect package.But research shows that diligence, follow-up and, frankly, effort, matter much more than skills.So, when should you mount that alternate job search technique (cue picture of guy in sandwich board with his resume printed on it).If your resume is in a black hole, what kind of effort and energy will get it out?Ok, you've targeted some companies, now what?There's humor buried deep in most job searches. How do you find it and use it to keep your attitude up.www.PerfectJobSoftware.comTRANSCRIPT
Overcoming the Resume Black
HoleSteve Davieswww.PerfectJobSoftware.com
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Overcome Filters๏ Process Filters
- Timing- Specific requirements
๏ Machine Filter- Resume matches opportunity- Keyword it
๏ Human Filter- Targeted Cover Letter- Capture interest
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Standard Timelines๏ Day 0: Company should have received
your information
๏ Day 1: Call to confirm receipt- Find out Timeline and Process- Try to Establish connection- Try to find who is important
๏ Each Decision Point- Follow up to confirm decisions
๏ Between Decisions, Network
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How Underdogs Win๏ When Underdogs play by the rules, they lose
- 71.5*% of over-matched countries lose the war when they follow conventional warfare rules
๏ When Underdogs revolt, they win- 63.5*% of over-matched countries WIN when they
change the rules of warfare
๏ Your job is to find new rules- Maximize your strengths
- Minimize your weaknesses
“How David Beats Goliath,” Malcolm Gladwell. The New Yorker May 11, 2009, quoting research by Ivan Arreguin-Toft
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Propose Job you Want๏ Identify their problem
๏ Present enough information to interest decision-maker
๏ Use proposal to get a meeting
๏ Pitch your solution
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