Job Boards are under-utilized.

Job Boards are under-utilized.

 

Why would I claim that Job Boards are under-utilized?

First, let me tell you what I am not saying:

I am not suggesting that people in job search are not spending enough time on job boards.

Nor am I suggesting that they should rely primarily on job boards.

I am suggesting that they are used inefficiently.

How efficient are you?

1. Does your resume contain the keywords of primary importance for the job you want? If not, you won’t be found.

• Do you submit applications for jobs that are in conflict with your resume? Yes, people do have information on their resumes that is not supported in the submitted application. DELETE

• Have you restricted the geographical area too narrowly? How many miles would you really be willing to drive for the right job and salary?

• Are you entering salary requirements that reflect the current wage structures and not your past salary? No salary requirements listed? DELETE

• Are you attempting to apply incognito? Worried about who might see your resume?Employers pay big bucks to search on Monster and CareerBuilder. Don’t make it hard for them to find you. They won’t look. DELE

• Are you having trouble deciding who you are? I know, you could be this or you could do that and you attempt to show both on one resume. Result: your professional goals are unclear. DELETE

 

Comments, Questions or Polite Rebuttals encouraged.