In every step of the job search process follow-up is vital for being seen and heard, and for building relationships based on integrity. Follow-up processes begin with your success in networking. If there isn’t consistency in your follow-up actions, others may be hesitant to promote, refer or recommend you to their employers.
When someone in your [...]
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Posted in Job Search, Resume Devel., jobseeker on Jul 25th, 2010
As I talk with many candidates, the biggest frustration I hear is that there is no response to resumes they send out. Although many have worked hard to develop a large contact list, targeted specific companies of interest and have a specific system or plan in place to send out resumes, I find most do [...]
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Posted in Job Loss, Job Search, Resume Devel. on Jun 24th, 2009
Wednesday’s Q&A
Client Question: I send out many resumes and never hear anything back. Should I do some kind of follow up?
Answer: Absolutely! Following up on resumes sent, like sending thank you notes, is an underutilized opportunity to get back in front of employers. Since it takes a little more effort, it is a secret weapon [...]
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