A annotation from Tejal

You lot know, I got my outset in recruiting by accident. I had no idea what recruiting was, I falsely assumed it was just all function of 60 minutes wizardry. I landed my first job in recruiting/Hour by interviewing for an Administrative Banana function. Though I did a lot of full general piece of work, I realized that what I truly enjoyed was talking to people and finding out their stories. Each person has their own unique story and I loved learning nearly them. I day I'll write a curt story volume about all the memorable tales I accept collected over the years.

When I get-go started every bit a Hr Specialist, I did everything nether the HR umbrella (I fifty-fifty learned to procedure payroll!). This was "the dream" for an ambivert; enough paperwork to not accept to speak to people all day, but plenty people to interact with to stay satisfied. Subsequently on, while working at RobertHalf, I was lucky to learn the fundamentals of recruiting by a mentor who taught me that recruiting was really about building relationships. He was a cracking mentor who explained to me the importance of private reputation rather than the organization'south reputation. Equally a recruiter, I would have many jobs but my reputation was what mattered the nearly. If I hold myself to honour, the organisation's reputation will be lifted.

I carry that philosophy of accolade with me today in my career as a Senior Recruiter, and I'g thrilled to assist the Jobscan community with insight and advice to brand your job search smoother and more than successful.

Tejal Wagadia

Question #1: Re-applying for the same job

If I don't get an interview for a job I applied to and was pretty sure I was qualified for, then I see the position posted again fairly before long afterwards I get the rejection, should I apply over again? Perchance after tweaking my resume or writing a new cover letter? Or once you end up in the rejection pile, do y'all stay there permanently? - Anonymous

Hullo at that place, that's an excellent question. Yes, you should absolutely employ for the role over again.

At that place are so many factors as to why you didn't get the task or interview. By the fourth dimension y'all applied they might have already been in the concluding stages of the interview with their ideal candidate just then the candidate backed out. I typically 'refresh' the job posting every couple of weeks so I can go new candidates especially if we don't have whatsoever candidates that match the skills. Regardless of if you choose to reapply, you should always tweak your resume to ensure that the skills and qualifications listed on the job description.

The cover letter of the alphabet is more than of an added bonus, typically I suggest that a encompass letter needs to make full in whatever blanks that might exist on your resume. The rejection is never permanent. Make sure to use the Jobscan tool to ensure that your resume covers the basics of the job description. More than that, you need to show your value: what ROI did y'all achieve at your current job or even the previous job that tin can show the employer what you bring to the table?

Question #2: Applying for multiple jobs at the aforementioned company

Oftentimes, I'thousand interested in applying for ii similar positions in a company that fit my noesis and skills. What would the employer think if I utilise for both? - Lisa

Hi Lisa, it truly depends on how small or large the organization is. I have worked in mainly pocket-size organizations, when I receive a resume that is qualified for two positions, I typically send it to both the hiring managers. In large organizations when in that location is more than one recruiter, I would recommend applying to both positions with individually crafted resumes.

One mistake I accept seen candidates make when applying to two positions is not customizing their resume for that task. When a recruiter is looking at your resume later you have applied, they are looking at the resume attached to that job. Even in small organizations, I would recommend applying to both, because in pocket-size organizations sometimes recruiters are overworked with style too many positions and might not have the time to run into if yous are a fit for any other positions, they take their blinders on.

Ultimately, the employer typically won't care as long every bit y'all are qualified for both positions. The merely time I see this being a problem is when yous don't testify on your resume how you are qualified for the position(due south) you are applying to. That's the biggest affair that matters in the initial round when a recruiter is reviewing your resume.

Question #three: How to become an update or feedback from a recruiter

Why does i demand to hunt a recruiter on progress updates in one case they have submitted your CV to the client? How best to handle this? In one case a CV is submitted to the client and then non selected by the client, why does the recruiter non give the feedback specifics to the candidate? Why does the recruiter not give CV format suggestions if they know what format suits the client best? - Dean

Hi Dean, allow's break this down. Firstly, I would similar to say that I am non going to make excuses for the recruiters who aren't doing the task, but here is the reality:

When you are working with an agency recruiter, they are typically working with many candidates and might forget. You don't need to chase the recruiter. If you are working with agencies, make sure to exist working with a few unlike ones. No one agency has all the jobs. It's simply not possible.

When you are searching for a job, the only affair you can control and should worry about is what you lot exercise. This is your paycheck, so why leave information technology up to someone else to follow up with yous? In the search, at that place are so many things you tin't control, merely how often you follow up is in your control, and so seize the control.

Why isn't the recruiter giving you specific feedback? Because most of the time they don't know how to give specific feedback. They don't want to say something that will go them sued. They might accidentally say something that might non be appropriate. Should they give specific feedback? Absolutely! When the recruiter gives you the bad news, you should ask for "why" and if they have whatever feedback for you. They might non accept much to offer you (as the hiring manager might not have given them anything), merely it doesn't hurt to ask.

Lastly, your resume format doesn't really matter, as well-nigh agencies format your resume to their visitor'south template. They practice this for their own brand recognition with the client, so when working with an agency the principal thing y'all need to focus on is the content of your resume. Do you take a resume that shows that you are qualified for the job they are submitting you for?