Why You Need To Get Your Resume To The Employer First - Work It Daily

Why You Need To Get Your Resume To The Employer First - Work It Daily Being first counts, even when you apply for a job! The fact is there are more job candidates than job openings to go around. Related: 7 Tips For Updating Your Resume As You Go Once an employer pulls in enough job candidates for interview, the door pretty much gets shut on others who apply later. On the slim chance that the first round of interviewees fail to meet the employers need, then the door reopens â€" but why not improve your chances by applying earlier! Staying on top of the latest job openings is not hard. Here are a few tips: Job Boards Most job boards offer notification tools like an email notice as soon as a job posting that matches your search criteria comes up. Some websites even offer text message alerts. Social Media Job postings aren’t limited to job boards. Many employers also utilize social media like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter to post job openings. If you’re following the employer, you’ll get notified in your feed. Direct Contact If there’s an employer you really want to work with, don’t wait for a job posting. Make direct contact with the HR manager or head of the specific department expressing your interest. Initiating contact may in fact open up opportunities. Some employers also offer alerts of job openings directly through their website, so also check there to get set up. Your Network Oftentimes, employers advertise job openings to employees before making it public. If you’re fortunate to have a contact at an employer you want to work for, or know of someone who may know someone else who can help, ask your connection about any new job openings they may know of or if they can introduce you to the appropriate contact. Job searching and the hiring process are both time consuming. Increase every chance you have by applying early. You’ll be a step closer, at least at getting your foot in the door for an interview. Related Posts 4 Ways To Edit Your Resume Like A Professional Resume Writer Common Grammar Rules For Resumes How To Tailor Your Resume For Specific Jobs About the author Don Goodman’s firm was rated as the #1 Resume Writing Service in 2013 2014. Don is a triple-certified, nationally recognized Expert Resume Writer, Career Management Coach and Job Search Strategist who has helped thousands of people secure their next job. Check out his Resume Writing Service. Get a Free Resume Evaluation or call him at 800.909.0109 for more information. Disclosure: This post is sponsored by a CAREEREALISM-approved expert. You can learn more about expert posts here. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!