Project Land it The 3 stages of career progression from landing an job interview to some promotion

By: Sally Calloway, CPCC, CPRW

Landing the job interview:

In today's competitive employment market, it is imperative that candidates stick out. The selection ratio or quantity of positions available vs. quantity of candidates is determined by a number of factors. Given the nation's current unemployment rate, it is safe to say that there are plentiful resumes submitted per placement open regardless of the industry or role level. So, how do HR professionals and employers narrow down the pool effectively? A combination of resume scanning software and also the "3 second resume scan".

Let's take a look at what scanning software may filter.

Zip code (Is the candidate nearby or will they need to move?)

Dates of employment (A few software may not be able to detect if dates are mentioned to left under Expert Experience. Best to note dates to the right of the company title, location and position held)

Keywords (Years of experience, industry specific lingo, buzz words noted in the job description)

Position titles (Those listed that are outside of the industry probably should 't be a front-end loader)

These are just some of the variables that resume scanning software consider to weed out candidates.

The "3 second resume scan" as I call it, consists of many of the same variables. In my experience working with Human resources professionals and recruiters across the globe, 2 areas are typically examined for in the first Three seconds of viewing resumes are a solid work history, and education requirements.

What do your online profiles say in regards to you?

Many hiring professionals consider yet another step to determine who'll make the cut and be required an interview. Your LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and so on. may be viewed to assess personality.

When job hunting, it is especially important to ensure that you portray an expert online image.

Ultimately, the key to standing out among other applicants boils down to the following:

Customize your resume and/or application and canopy letter specific to the work description of the positions that you apply. Review the job explanation thoroughly to ensure that you qualify. Go through and highlight the keywords, special skills and qualifications and plug those that you can contribute, into your documents. The actual thesaurus is a handy device for this exercise.

Illustrate quantifiable examples of success on your resume cover letter, resume and application. This particular of the metrics or deliverable you are/were responsible for. Did you exceed those goals? If so by how a lot? What was the result? Did you create any initiatives? How do they benefit the company? Were they implemented as best methods?

Too often I come across a resume that just lists responsibilities. Hiring professionals want to know the outcome of the candidate's ability to carry out their responsibilities effectively. In other words, what can you perform for us?

The formula We present to my client's to help them figure out this information is:

My formula: Responsibility/Expectations + Action/Strategy = Outcome/Specific quantifiable example of success

Former mate: Worked directly with Proprietor and Asset Manager to attain each sites outlined goals and objectives; successfully repositioned three underperforming assets from low 70% occupancy to mid 90% within seven month period.

Responsibility/Expectation [achieve every sites outline goals and objectives]

Action/Strategy [Worked directly with owner and asset manager]

Outcome/Result [repositioned three underperforming assets from low 70% occupancy to mid 90% with-in seven month period.]

Get yourself ready for the Interview to win the task!

During my tenure as the Director of Career Services and Professor of a Career Development class at a Career University, I was surprised at how many of the scholars were unaware of some of the important steps to take in preparing for an interview.

Research the company inside and out.

The reason why? To show that you are serious about securing an opportunity with them. Hiring managers want to hear from candidates which are seeking longevity. Especially, in the employment market as it stands. Numerous candidates apply to positions they are not passionate about because they just need a paycheck until they find something better.

So, when you are asked: What do you know about the corporation? Or, "Why did you apply for it?" You must be prepared to states details, statistics, and other information about the organization. Research the company website. Learn how the company compares to its competitors. View sites that provide current and former employee reviews.

Practice & Prepare.

Practice answering interview questions by preparing the answers. And, put together questions to ask the interviewee. Be sure not to inquire to which the answer was already supplied earlier in the interview. Be careful to listen very good to avoid carrying this out. By preparing at least 15 questions, it is likely that you will have plenty left to ask. Asking the best questions shows that you are inquisitive, and genuinely interested in the opportunity.

Other important interview tips:

Do not discuss salary within the first interview. If the interviewee brings it up, it is recommended to say "I would rather discuss salary and advantage details if offered the position? More than likely, the company has a set budget. And if you toss a number out first and it is way below their spending budget, you may short-change yourself. Or, if you ask for a much higher pay compared to budget allows, that may maintain you back from getting an offer.

Always ask for the company card for all of the interviewee's so that you have their direct contact information and can follow up effectively with a thank you letter, and follow up call if necessary. Always send a thanks letter reiterating why you are the best candidate for the position. In it, you will highlight how can help the company and that your skills and education match the requirements of the positioning. When you ask questions during the interview, be sure to ask what the expectations are of the position, if the interviewee doesn't cover this. This will provide the fuel to craft a strong thanks letter. Send a strong thank you letter within 24 hours, but not immediately following the interview.

You got the task! Now work your way up the ladder.

Monitor. Document. Track and document some more. Regardless of how often your performance is reviewed, obtain a concise and clear outline of what your performance is dependant on. And get it in writing whenever you can. Some organizations will require this practice. Others will not be as professional. Regardless, it is imperative that you track your progress consistently so that you may illustrate your successes your resume and in long term interviews. Whether the interview is for a new job or a promotion, you will need to show why you are the very best candidate for the position. A standout candidate possesses a combination of the skills and education for the job and a history of accomplishments in past positions. If you fail to find out what your performance will be evaluated on, and keep track of those final results, it will be difficult to sell yourself and compete with other candidates.

Also keep track of initiatives that you simply develop and implement. Prove yourself and check your ego at the door. You may not always agree with or get along with your supervisor. But one thing is certain, you should always strive to maintain an amicable relationship so that they will give you a letter of recommendation and allow you to use them as a reference for when you are ready to move on and root for you when up for a promotion. Which relationship may make or split future opportunities for you.

Profession success is a cycle. To sell yourself effectively and regularly rise to the top, you should gain a clear understanding of what your comments are based on from the get-go, work to exceed those goals, document final results and contributions while building and maintaining relationships. Your resume is a working document. Update it consistently with quantifiable examples of success and significant initiatives that you developed as well as implemented.

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