I don't think companies work at any particular pace in regards to hiring decisions. I work with a guy who said he interviewed for a job, didn't hear anything back within a week or two, but was later called back a couple of months later with a job offer (he was the company's first choice...they just moved at a snail's pace making the process progress). I would continue to be diligent in regards to communicating continued interest with HR...maybe on a seven to ten day cycle until you find out if a decision was made. Some companies are efficient and move the process along quickly...others not so much. I know it is frustrating when you have to play the waiting game...especially when you feel you've aced the interviewing process and would be a great match for the position.
And I sincerely, sincerely apologize for that. I wish I wasn't such a die-hard Rockets fan sometimes. One of these days, I'm going to get into a "shouting match" with someone and I'm going to lose a potential sale over it. I know, I should change my user name, but that was my whole point- to use my actual name so that it would remind me to always be civil in "public." It's tough sometimes.
I found out that most employers will have like maybe 10 to 20 skills required, but if you have 5 to 8, it's cool. Also, list EVERYTHING you don't see listed there, that you think they forgot, or that you think is something that could bring up your value and persuade them to pick you instead of something else. For example, say the job is for a Unix Sys Admin: If you don't see that they list it, you should include things like "Bash Scripting", "CSS markup", "JavaScript", and even "ASP", so they know you're flexible and they could use those skills if they ever have someone with issues with those things. By contrast, the stuff we will NEVER need need not be included as skills: We had a guy apply for a manager of our group in my previous job, and this foo' listed "MS Paint", "JPEG" and "REAL VIDEO" as some of his skills. We still laugh at it. :grin: Hilarious.
I work in HR and this can be frustrating for an HR manager as well. Finding a great candidate and something stalls the hiring process. They may have started interviewing too early, or they may be waiting for a contract to be finalized before they can fill the position.
We really need to say "willing to relocate" on the resume? Isn't it implied that applying to a job means we are willing to move there if need be? Where do I put it?
Sorry, haven't been on this thread in quite a while. I just tell clients to leave their address off if they are looking outside their area. Employers will favor candidates in their area- heck, I saw an ad yesterday that said, "Preference will be given to candidates in the Maryland area..."- so you know if some are including that in the ad, many more are thinking it. Just leave the address off- if they're going to contact you, they're not going to mail you anyway, right?
So sorry- career objective, only if specific- none of this, "Seeking an opportunity..." job titles are big in searches, so if your focus is for a Pre-Sales Systems Engineer, then the perfect objective is: CAREER TARGET: PRE-SALES SYSTEMS ENGINEER A Profile or Summary is essential for every resume. You should have 3 sections: SUMMARY EXPERIENCE EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS (this is where you squeeze in training, certifications, professional memberships, etc along with education)
This is what drives me crazy. Here is the position this person is applying for... The Readiness and Integration Specialist supports the Coordinator, Implementation and Deployment on the Common Core Technology Project (CCTP), in leveraging technology to improve learning and student outcomes; and works with the Common Core Technology Team to lead, model, and promote effective collaboration practices that support and create an effective learning community. So, I write a Letter of Interest based on that. And this is the email I get: Hi Dan. Thank you for the letter! The only question is that Technology appears many times in the letter, is that OK? Ugh. Most clients are absolutely wonderful. And then there's this.
I think the most important thing is to be likeable and someone that the interviewer will want to work with. You compete with hundreds of people with similar qualifications so personality is the only thing that will make you stand out. I interview hundreds of people and everyone starts to look the same after awhile, unfortunately. The one thing that makes me remember them is if we had some kind of good rapport during the interview. Otherwise, they just go on the pile with all the other ones.
I've sent you a couple of messages through the board asking for some advice, but haven't heard back. I'm just wondering if you're getting them.
Thanks, but even if I don't put my address, my current position is a dead giveaway of where I am located.
Not necessarily- you can write it up on the resume like this: Operations Manager - XYZ COMPANY - 2012-Present DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES ACHIEVEMENTS
Sometimes I can't come on here for a while- use dandorotik@gmail.com- if I'm not allowed to put my email on here, I apologize to the moderators.
