| Item Upon |
Hubs | Hubbers | Topics | Request |
| #1 in Business | Subscribe Email Print |
|
You are here: Home > Business > Careers Employment > Don't Rush It or You'll Lose the Job |
|
Item Upon - Don't Rush It or You'll Lose the Job
Unemployment Blues: Make Time For Me was surprised at the number of people who didn't follow the basic instructions for replying to the ads. For example, I specifically asked that no email attachments be sent and I received quite a few people listing "attention to detail" as one of their skills, but with their resume attached. Once I hired someone, it's been a fairly smooth process.”
Linda StacySo much to do, so little time, is a constant refrain heard from those seeking work. Everyone gives lots of advice (including me): send out resumes, apply on the Internet, read the Classified, go to job fairs, and network, network, network. Some of us become so overwhelmed with all that we need to do that Final Thoughts The job applicant, who slows down, f Fun Marketing Gifts For Summer Events And Festivals You've searched for months for the telecommuting job of your dreams. You've spent countless hours online hunting down a job. You've had the perfect resume crafted and brushed up on your interview skills. And all of the hard work and preparation has now paid off in the form of the perfect job!Marketing is all about getting exposure for your business. While it’s important to have an overall plan for marketing that includes marketing gifts and giveaways, summer is a good time to suspend a few of the rules and just get out there to have some fun. Seriously. Some serious fun with marketing gifts t You scanned the job ad and found the contact information, pasted your cover letter and attached your resume. You pause before you push the send button and think "better make sure that I have everything they need", but then that other voice tells you that you HAVE to get this to them ASAP before someone else beats you to the job...so you hit send. OH NO, you think, you realized that you misspelled the job title in the subject line of the email and you forgot they needed your phone number. But, now it's too late! The email is in internet outer space. Has this ever happened to you? You've become so excited by a job that you've rushed through the very important application process? I'm sure we've all rushed through something because of our excitement, but in the case of applications you need to curb your excitement. Yes, you could beat others to the application process, but the applicants who followed all of the directions to a T and spellchecked the email will get the job over you. So when you're looking over a job ad, along with the contact information, always jot down the important details mentioned. For example if they mention: • Don't attach resume or Do attach resume • Put (job title) in the subject line • Include phone number Thoughts from an employer “While I anticipated that many under-qualified applications might arrive, I was surprised at the number of people who didn't follow the basic instructions for replying to the ads. For example, I specifically asked that no email attachments be sent and I received quite a few people listing "attention to detail" as one of their skills, but with their resume attached. Once I hired someone, it's been a fairly smooth process.” Linda Stacy Final Thoughts The job applicant, who slows down, fo How to Get Winning Edge in Competition you push the send button and think "better make sure that I have everything they need", but then that other voice tells you that you HAVE to get this to them ASAP before someone else beats you to the job...so you hit send.It is a time of economic explosion and stiff competition. Many a business house and vendor get trampled under ruthless competitive wars every month. Then every step to revive them back to business proves futile. Getting a winning edge over your competitors is no more an easy task. Even big business em OH NO, you think, you realized that you misspelled the job title in the subject line of the email and you forgot they needed your phone number. But, now it's too late! The email is in internet outer space. Has this ever happened to you? You've become so excited by a job that you've rushed through the very important application process? I'm sure we've all rushed through something because of our excitement, but in the case of applications you need to curb your excitement. Yes, you could beat others to the application process, but the applicants who followed all of the directions to a T and spellchecked the email will get the job over you. So when you're looking over a job ad, along with the contact information, always jot down the important details mentioned. For example if they mention: • Don't attach resume or Do attach resume • Put (job title) in the subject line • Include phone number Thoughts from an employer “While I anticipated that many under-qualified applications might arrive, I was surprised at the number of people who didn't follow the basic instructions for replying to the ads. For example, I specifically asked that no email attachments be sent and I received quite a few people listing "attention to detail" as one of their skills, but with their resume attached. Once I hired someone, it's been a fairly smooth process.” Linda Stacy Final Thoughts The job applicant, who slows down, f Computer Careers And Jobs: Building A Network Of Contacts space.
Has this ever happened to you? You've become so excited by a job that you've rushed through the very important application process?Almost all computer schools and colleges have some sort of job placement assistance (and you should ask about this before signing up!). The people who work in these departments work very hard to get your computer career started and get you into your first job in the computer field, but you shouldn't lea I'm sure we've all rushed through something because of our excitement, but in the case of applications you need to curb your excitement. Yes, you could beat others to the application process, but the applicants who followed all of the directions to a T and spellchecked the email will get the job over you. So when you're looking over a job ad, along with the contact information, always jot down the important details mentioned. For example if they mention: • Don't attach resume or Do attach resume • Put (job title) in the subject line • Include phone number Thoughts from an employer “While I anticipated that many under-qualified applications might arrive, I was surprised at the number of people who didn't follow the basic instructions for replying to the ads. For example, I specifically asked that no email attachments be sent and I received quite a few people listing "attention to detail" as one of their skills, but with their resume attached. Once I hired someone, it's been a fairly smooth process.” Linda Stacy Final Thoughts The job applicant, who slows down, f The Time Bomb: How Your Dreams Can Help You Choose the Right Vocation or Career email will get the job over you.
So when you're looking over a job ad, along with the contact information, always jot down the important details mentioned.Dreams have a poetic integrity and truth. . . . These whimsical pictures, in as much as they originate from us, may well have an analogy with our whole life and fate. - Ralph Waldo EmersonMy fascination with dreams began nearly two-and-a-hal For example if they mention: • Don't attach resume or Do attach resume • Put (job title) in the subject line • Include phone number Thoughts from an employer “While I anticipated that many under-qualified applications might arrive, I was surprised at the number of people who didn't follow the basic instructions for replying to the ads. For example, I specifically asked that no email attachments be sent and I received quite a few people listing "attention to detail" as one of their skills, but with their resume attached. Once I hired someone, it's been a fairly smooth process.” Linda Stacy Final Thoughts The job applicant, who slows down, f Who Do You Be In Business? was surprised at the number of people who didn't follow the basic instructions for replying to the ads. For example, I specifically asked that no email attachments be sent and I received quite a few people listing "attention to detail" as one of their skills, but with their resume attached. Once I hired someone, it's been a fairly smooth process.”
Linda StacyMany of us are so wrapped up in our business that we don’t have a chance to step back and reflect for a moment, on who we are in our lives. This is a problem that all of us face at one time or another whether we are a corporate executive or a live at home parent. I can remember being a child growing up Final Thoughts The job applicant, who slows down, follows the direction precisely, and fixes spelling errors will be the one to land the job. So the next time your heart is racing over the "perfect job" make sure your brain and fingers SLOW DOWN so that you can pay attention to all the details and feel confident that you've included everything they asked for.
HTTP = HTML link (for blogs, profiles,phorums):
Related Articles:Tips That Will Help You Have The Best Resume Corporate Branding and Trade Shows - 8 Tips for Trade Show Staff
|