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Comment on Following up on a job application by Chiara De La Rosa

Chiara De La Rosa — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:14:34 +0000

I think sending a Thank You card would be a great thing to do it will show this spacific employer you are very interested in working with their company and it shows commitment to what your truely focused on it will take an interest in the employer well looking over your application so yes! it will be a great idea I see no wrong outcome in doing such a fine deed.

Comment on What really happens between application & interview by Sheila

Sheila — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:45:57 +0000

I never gotten and e-mail or reminder call about an interview. I mark it on the calander. I’ve have gotten e-mails about applications I’ve filed and a message saying that if I meet their standards I will be contacted.

It is nice to get notification that my application has been filed.

Comment on Is your email address holding you back? by Amy White

Amy White — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:17:36 +0000

Hi Josh, you make a good point about people selecting emails long ago and just sticking with them, but that’s part of why we recommend having a separate email address for job searches. In a competitive market, having a professional email address is just one more way you can show an employer that you’re willing to go the extra mile to appear professional (and it also means that if someone Googles your email address it’s not connected to any personal social media or forum accounts you may not want associated with your job search).

Comment on Resume objectives that guarantee you won’t get hired by Amy White

Amy White — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:14:14 +0000

Excellent point Josh!

Comment on Following up on a job application by Stephanie

Stephanie — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:15:22 +0000

I agree with the person that said they feel like age is a huge part of the hiring process! I have had one employee tell me that there boss will look at the teenagers before they look at someone my age. I also feel like it worng for them to go buy your credit because my credit does not show my personality or my work ethic. I did not have problems with my credit till i lost my job! Also some of my credit is not even mine I had my identitiy stolen so its just not right.
I work very hard when I am working. I ask questions when I have too and I am even willing to stay longer if need be.

Comment on Should I send a thank-you note after interviews? by Sheila

Sheila — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:23:57 +0000

At the end of an interview, I always thank the interviewer for their time and consideration. I’m always hopeful about the job too. With so many applications employers can only hire so many. At my recent interview, the person who interviewed me said he wished he could hire everyone who applies, but it’s not possible to do so. I’m keeping faith that something will come up soon. The economy is tough, but it’s not hopeless.

Comment on Resume objectives that guarantee you won’t get hired by Teri Smart

Teri Smart — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:20:21 +0000

My guess for the objectives that didn’t match the job description is, they took their original resume and used it for this position, and forgot to edit the objective. I did this once but caught it before I submitted it

Comment on The most common resume mistake by Crystal

Crystal — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:52:28 +0000

I think it was meant as a question with the “I get mad” as the answer.

Comment on Is your email address holding you back? by Josh Squires

Josh Squires — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:39:05 +0000

I agree with that, but in this day and age it is not uncommon for people to have email addresses that they made in high school or their freshman year in college. Our email addresses stick with us and it is harder to create new ones as many internet features are now inextricably linked to your email account. I could MAYBE understand this sort of bias if the employer is hiring for a top-level position or are part of an organization with rigorous rules and guidelines (like a faith-based employer). However, for this to be a standard hiring practice for anyone in the public sector seems like a real lack of understanding and professionalism. If it is your job to hire the most qualified individual, then you ought to be looking at the contents of their resume to see how their skills and experience relate to the position being offered, not something as trivial as an email address.

Comment on Resume objectives that guarantee you won’t get hired by Josh Squires

Josh Squires — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:29:43 +0000

I’ve heard from SO MANY people in HR (or who are simply responsible for hiring within their organization) that they completely ignore the objective lines in resumes. Everyone seems to regard them as chaff and completely irrelevant. Besides, isn’t everyone’s REAL objective to “get this job”. Certainly no one puts in what is really going through their minds:

Objective: To get this job and build out my resume, pay down my student loans, then leave for a better paying opportunity in 5-10 years.