Get a response from online job postings

By: Fetch! Recruiting

April 24, 2009

The employment market has changed drastically in the last 6 months – obviously. If you are one of those currently out of work looking and frustrated with no responses then see if the following will help.

1. Slow down

• You might feel an initial panic to rush out and apply to every potential job... this spam approach will not get you the results you want - try it and see.

•  An effective job search begins with a clear idea of your target job. As the saying goes, if you don’t know where you’re going, you probably won’t get there. Stay true to that target job  and only re-evaluate after you have exhausted all avenues for that job.

2. Search like crazy!

•  Look everywhere...  Indeed is one of the best sources for IT jobs in Toronto – it pulls jobs from all the major job boards into one searchable location.

• Search every day for jobs – look at all the major places then use networking sites like Linkedin to advertise your job search to your network (there’s nothing to be ashamed about in looking for work!)

3. Be Honest

• Be honest with yourself when applying – is this job realistic for you?

• Be honest about your skills... the truth will come out in a face to face interview or technical test.

4. Customize - everytime!

• Are you prepared to spend half an hour mapping your resume out to the job description? If no then it’s probably not the right job for you...

• Speak the same language - look at the buzz words the job posting is using and use them in your resume. Look at the technical skills they want and make sure those skills are obviously sticking out on your resume - don’t make assumptions!

• Need more help with your resume? See our last blog entry.