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HOW TO CONVERT REGRET MAIL TO FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

 *How To Convert Regret Mail, To Future Opportunities* Rejections are unfortunately part of every job search, no matter how qualified you are. Companies can't hire everyone and often need to reject incredible applicants because there just aren't enough openings. When you receive a rejection email, you might instinctively want to delete the email and move on to the next job. While that's understandable, know that you can turn the situation into something more positive and useful to your career. And it only takes one email. HOW TO RESPOND TO A REJECTION EMAIL (SAMPLES) Subject: Regarding the [Job Title] position Dear John Doe [or hiring manager name], While it's disappointing to see this opportunity go, I want to thank you for getting back to me and letting me know about the decision. I also want to thank you for taking the time to meet with me. It was such a pleasure to meet you and Jane Doe [another hiring manager, recruiter, etc] and learn about employment hub [company...

ATS Machine!

  What you need to know about an ATS machine! ”After submitting countless job applications without hearing anything back, online job seekers are searching for answers. What they’re discovering is that the software hiring companies use to collect applications is standing between them,  a corporate recruiter , and a job interview. These applicant tracking systems make it harder for job seekers to get their resume in front of a decision maker.” An applicant tracking system (ATS) is software used by companies to assist with human resources, recruitment, and hiring needs. While each system offers a different package of features, applicant tracking systems are primarily used to help hiring companies organize and navigate large numbers of applicants. The ATS software are resume bots that automatically scan, sort, and rank resumes based on whether they meet certain qualifications. This is an eye opener to applicant out there that they do not only need to write a strong resume, but the...

Fast Route To Finding A Job

 How to find a job faster!!! Quit your job? Laid off due to rona? Fresh out of school? Want to change career? You need a job? Here’s a few tips that could speed up the search! *Set A Career Goal* Before you start hunting down jobs, take a few minutes to set a career goal Ask yourself: What are my career aspirations What am I looking for in a job? A company? Write down a few key words or sentences and keep these in mind as you search for jobs. *Perfect Your Resume* Before you apply to a job, you need to spruce up your resume. This document is your key to getting a company to notice you, so it needs to shine. Most organizational employs computer software for Cv review and not people. While this is favorable to the hiring manager is it very disadvantageous to the job seeker as if your result lacks the necessary resume key words whether qualified or not, it will land to the resume black hole. Not only do you need a strong resume, but you also need to write for the bots. *Build A Profes...

HOW TO STAY ON RECRUITERS RADAR ON LINKEDIN

Is having a professional LinkedIn profile a waste? Not at all. How you represent yourself on LinkedIn (and other social media channels) can have a significant impact on your career  For job seekers, a professional LinkedIn profile is key. To get your profile optimized call or WhatsApp EH (08080756701) Tips on how to stay on recruiters radar Professional Profile Picture (PPP) The image you upload to your professional LinkedIn profile is the first impression to a recruiter have of you, ensure you use a professional photo, one  you are appropriately dress for your career field. (preferably studio shot). Highlight your accomplishments Don't focus on responsibilities (what you do, did) focus on accomplishments (how you did it and what value they bring to the organization) Example: GOOD: Reorganized team to improve efficiency on assembly line, leading to savings of #500,000 annually. BAD: Managed assembly line team. Network Search out like minded individuaer who can help you in your...

How To You Contact Recruiters on LinkedIn?

How To You Contact Recruiters on LinkedIn? Reaching out to recruiters on LinkedIn is a good    way to get your name on their radar… as long as it is rightly done! Searching for a job is hard especially if you have been out of jobs for a long time so you might want to take the bull by the horn by reaching out to recruiters yourself. I tell you what! Reaching out to recruiters on LinkedIn is completely socially acceptable. After all, that's what the platform is for 95 percent of hiring managers use LinkedIn to find candidates especially exclusive openings, so this is a platform you might want to take advantage of. If you're struggling with exactly how to reach out to recruiters on LinkedIn, here are a few tips. Have the right person in mind  Before you start thinking about how to approach recruiters on LinkedIn, make sure you have the right person in mind. The best way to search for recruiters is to type your industry and the word “recruiter,” e.g.“sales recruiter.”  Y...

Why Hiring Managers Ignore your resume

 Are you hearing nothing but crickets after you submit your resume? There are ways to remedy that. It's a frustrating cycle to spend hours searching for jobs, sink time into perfecting your applications, and then … *crickets!!*. Before you throw in the towel (or throw your computer out the window), here are some common reasons your resume is probably getting ignored — plus exactly what you can do to finally get noticed. Either the company is actively Hiring or the position has been put on hold, you are definitely going to get lost in a sea of resumes so how do you stand out from a hundred of other job applications? *Not playing smarter than the resume bots*: If you don't know about resume bots (more technically called applicant-tracking systems), here's a quick rundown: Companies, especially larger ones, use software to rank resumes. This system automatically sorts and scans resumes, weeding out the ones deemed “unfit.” That could mean your resume is getting passed over bef...

CV/ Resume

 Recently, I was contacted by an applicant for a CV review, she just had her CV revamped but have not been getting invites.  I went through the CV and it looked great at first glance but at a second, I saw a misconception. Her professional summary says she is a "Seasoned Professional" in the field with track record doing some professional duties for an experience she does not have.  When you say someone is a "seasoned professional" it means the person is an expert and has years of experience in that profession. Dear CV Specialist, In the bid to make a client appear as the best candidate for a role, please do not over-qualify them for a role they do not fit! Resumes don't get the job done, people do!  A graduate with less than one year of experience in a profession is still learning, the resume should show career goals, diligence, teachability, learnability, skill-set, achievements, and knowledge acquired from internship/volunteer experiences. Make their Resume...