You’re probably heard too many times to count that “in this economy, you should be happy to have any job at all.” Perhaps that’s true, but that doesn’t mean you can’t try to find something better if you hate the job you’ve got. Here are a few things you can do this weekend to prepare to make a positive shift in your work life.
StartWire is designed to solve one of the most frustrating problems for job seekers: spending countless hours sending out applications and customising cover letters, then following up only to never hear back. StartWire tracks your applications so you’re not in the dark.
If you’ve ever hired anyone for a job, you understand a whole new perspective on what makes an applicant stand out — and what makes you toss an application to the bin. Fair or not, blogger, consultant and hirer Charlie Balmer discusses honestly the mistakes that can ruin your chances with a potential employer.
Dear Lifehacker,
I heard that a lot of companies use software to weed out “good” from “bad” resumes. How do those systems work and is there anything I can do to improve my chances of my resume getting through the system and into the hands of a real person?
Thanks,
Resume Revamper
The best resumes are strategically tweaked to precisely match the job description, which means making multiple resumes for the multiple jobs you apply for. Resunate takes the hassle out of tailoring your resume, quickly creating focused, job-specific resumes.
It’s an issue we’ve discussed around these parts before: can your public social networking profile influence your job chances? A recent survey of Australian bosses by Telstra suggests the answer is yes — but the outcome isn’t always negative.
If you want your resume to be more effective and less generic, make sure every word on it counts. Forbes recommends striking common phrases like saying you’re “experienced in [something]“; instead, show where your experience lies.
We already know that volunteering can improve your life expectancy, but it also turns out it can increase your chances of getting hired. A recent LinkedIn survey reinforces the usefulness of letting potential employers now about your volunteer activities.
