Nov 5, 2019

Why is it so hard to find a job?


How to improve your chances of getting a job online?

Here are some reasons finding a job might be challenging and how you can address them: Understanding what obstacles you face in the job market is the first step to overcoming them. If you are successful in the first step then you will be illegible for the next. The first hurdle to cross with well-crated apps worthy RESUME and COVER LETTER. Furthermore, interviews & other processes to get an offer you have to drive safely- FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELT to face a long drive journey!  To improve your odds of success, follow these steps:


1. Keep your resume updated and tailored to the position

In my previous post already been point out an emphasis on how to Customize and crafting professional-looking RESUME and cover Letters.  Make sure that your resume is well-organized and readable. When applying to a position, customize each application you send to match the desired skills listed on the job posting. This is especially important if you are submitting your resume through an electronic portal. Many employers use Applicant Tracking Systems technology, which scans your resume and searches for keywords to match with the job posting. 

Based on how this software perceives that your resume matches what the employer is asking for, it then determines if your resume should continue to the hiring manager. Tailoring your resume to the job position can help ATS recognize that your qualifications match. To maximize your resume’s effectiveness, try the following:

  • Change the skills section in your resume to reflect keywords from the job posting. If a job posting seems to focus on specific skills or characteristics, then including those in the text of your resume and cover letter is helpful. 

  • Keep your resume layout simple and readable. Choose a resume format and style that employers can quickly read. Consider asking someone to look over your resume, so you can gain perspective on how someone else may see it.

  • Keep your resume wording concise. To fill your resume with relevant information, try to keep the content simple and straightforward. This improves an employer’s ability to fully understand what skills you have.

2. Write your cover letter addressing all the details that employers looking for: Cover The letter is the most important aspect of the application journey to present before you the HIRING MANAGER. Precisely and briefly address all works can be done as per job posting in a half A4 size matter.

·         What is your passion for provide the services and understanding to get the job done
·         Teamwork and collaboration efforts to attain the goal
·          How you attain ROI


Keep in mind that you are competing with the global top talents of the borderless world. For any post, there are thousands of candidates applying for the post. Hiring Manager put all applications in automated software to find the right candidate out of hundreds. Mostly look at an applicant's resume and cover letter at a glance, not more than 2-3 minutes. So, keywords are the most important other than long tailored descriptions. This is a 21-century APPS and software-friendly world of the job market and you must have to keep in mind crafting your RESUME and COVER Letter accordingly. 

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