Most job seekers base their decisions to apply for work based on a quick reading of an ad’s summary and minimum requirements. But they’d be better served by first looking at the position’s responsibilities, says Ashley Watkins, the owner and founder of Write Step Résumés. They should then see if the job matches their skills, experience and personality, and reach out to people who can help them connect with recruiters or hiring managers inside the company.
As someone who has been guilty of perusing Job Posting's and trying to find what I consider a "good fit", this is a good read and something everyone should do when looking at their career.
some reminders in case you are in the market - there is also a 2 min video at the end , by simon sinek, about building an infinite career...
It’s great to be reminded of information when looking for work in your career. I’ve been using some of these tips for weeks without even realizing it
Sure, I agree that reading job ads can be helpful, leading to a better understanding of various companies, teams and positions. That said, it can be dangerous to believe whatever is on the job description. Why? Because many job ads are written by recruiters (agents) who have very little clue what hiring managers (principals) are really looking for from a candidate. The work experience requirement section on most job postings are grossly inflated - and the experience inflation has been growing steadily over the years. I would not be surprised that in 5 years, a recent graduate will need “minimum 3+ years of work experience” to land their first full-time job. The solution for job seekers? In the short term, provided that you have a solid resume, an effective (not elegant I agree) solution is to 10X the number of jobs you apply. It is funny that some HRs/recruiters complain about getting swamped by the 1,000+ applications. Well, you kind of deserved it when you inflate job descriptions. In the long term, we need to solve the problem at its root, i.e. separating the qualifications section into Bare Minimum (no more than 5 bullets) and Preferred, and be radically transparent about everything related to the role. #jobsearch #jobseekers #GetHired
Knowing the right jobs to apply to is important. This article uses the 80-20 rule (apply only if you meet 80% of the requirements), but you can take a risk down to about 2/3 in certain industries. The real key is to find a hiring manager or someone who will get your resume in front of them instead of relying on an ATS to know your worth #tips #jobpostings #opportunities
It seems though that on the job training is not a current thing. I've only made it into positions where they hired me because they wouldn't have to train me. It seems that you have to have 100% of the skills to make it to the finish line.
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Totally agree with leveraging your network. Applying cold to job listings is a great way to get ignored in a big pile of resumes. I always tell my clients that we need to find an "inside champion" who will bring you in past the velvet rope.