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Re: 5 Recession-Proof Ways to Get Hired

hiringmgr — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:57:03 -0000

As a hiring manager who has just filled 2 positions, I strongly disagree with the advice to "hand deliver" a resume. In a poor economy, where companies have cut back, the hiring manager may well be understaffed and overworked. In addition, in many small to medium sized companies, the hiring manager is doing all of the pre-screening. Interupting someone's business day to hand them a piece of paper (when the other resume's are likely to be in electronic format) does not make the hiring manager's job easier. You will stand out, but not in a good way. If the hiring manager wants resume's submitted online, then submit the resume online! Not following directions is not a good first impression.

Re: 5 Recession-Proof Ways to Get Hired

Debbie — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:07:05 -0000

We just interviewed an excellent applicant. Checked her out on Facebook afterward. She has 236 friends, which makes us wonder if she'll spend a lot of time on Facebook, texting, emailing, IMing, getting phone calls, etc. Plus one of her interests was "being a smart ass." Not worth the risk on this end.

Re: 5 Recession-Proof Ways to Get Hired

Mr Free Online — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 07:00:35 -0000

Hang around at LinkedIn would get advantage to know something happen in the industry before available. Good post! I didn't really think about Linkedln would be so powerful to look for more jobs.

Re: 5 Recession-Proof Ways to Get Hired

Curt — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:16:14 -0000

Great post. I think their are going to be a lot of people looking for a job very soon.

Re: 5 Recession-Proof Ways to Get Hired

Christie — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:59:11 -0000

Marc, I've just recruited a new employee for my company and your 5 tips are right on the money! I agree with making your CV individual in some way and clear to read (with no spelling mistakes!).

My big thing is to use the recruiters name in the cover letter if they've supplied it in the job ad. I can't tell you how many people wrote 'Dear Sir/Madam' when it said 'please send CVs to Christie'! It's a bug bear of mine - it makes me seriously worry about their attention detail.

Finally, I feel better about a candidate that has their Facebook profile set to private as it means they are web savvy and in an online role that's very important!