Posted on 12/04/2018 2:32:09 PM PST by SeekAndFind
You do realize that the article is telling people that those brutal, enter your resume bit-by-bit within our especially tedious, custom format, online applications are a waste of time, don’t you?
It is well suggesting that finding the hiring executive and approaching him/her is often better than going through that anonymous HR meat grinder.
And that is often, though not always, true. I don’t think anyone can disagree with your specific suggestions re: a cover letter, however, either.
Sure if you don't know what you're doing. Most of the sites have an option to upload a resume. Or you can upload it and it will parse out what you need. Or absolute worst case, you have to cut and paste into separate fields. IF one takes time to develop their computer skills these are a piece of cake to navigate. I know...I've done it hundreds of times!
You’ve done it hundreds of times?
Then I’d suggest you’ve proven the point of the article.
It worked for the 5 people we hired
For IT, yep.
If you actually apply, you might as well be running the ‘Don’t Hire Me’ flag up the pole.
You are invited, or you don’t play.
ALL serious job hunting for certain fields is a matter of increasing your odds by applying to as many places as possible. Being able to submit dozens or hundreds of resumes online or via email is a far sight more efficient then printing up hundreds of resumes, addressing hundreds of envelopes, buying hundreds of stamps and then trying to keep track of where and when you sent them.
Look you don't have to agree with me. I took exception to the article because everyone of its conclusions go directly against my experience. The author almost seems to be saying "using modern technology to apply for jobs is stupid...that's not the way we did back in my day!". The one solution that she brings up, finding and talking to person that will actually give you the up or down, is useless. Big companies use these processes because it weeds out idiots. It weeds out those who are too stupid or irresponsible to follow directions. It weeds out those who don't have a firm grasp on the technology they'll be using every day in their job. It weeds out those who are too impatient and not humble enough to respect the employers time and follow a process.
Exactly!
It’s easier to get a job when you already have one.
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