It Works!

Posting your resume to a job that is... Believe it or not, recruiters still look at resumes from job-seekers that post on-line... job boards are NOT black holes!  I recently filled two jobs with folks that applied on-line, in response to an ad.  Great jobs too, not the entry level mass reply types of jobs...

Their resumes were great - short, sweet and to the point - and most importantly, they had the right experience.  I think it's a big misconception that resumes get lost in the void - recruiters do look at most resumes posted - they look for relevant experience (past jobs, industry, skills) - again, relevant experience.  Worst case scenario, if you do not have the right experience, we may keep your resume in our secret stash for a later date (you'd be amazed at how many people are genuinely shocked when I call them 6 months after they applied for a different job!)

In this world of on-line social networking, have people forgotten about the power of posting the resume?

Sometimes, I think so - but let me tell you plain and simple - post the resume - get back to basics - it works.

Comments

[Matthew]

I am a non-traditional student (early 30's) with a former degree (BA), finishing up another BA in film and television production. I have a credit for being the assistant director on a small independent film. When one does not have that much media related experience on a resume to speak of, how do we show our best side without blatantly exacerbating that industry credibility may be lacking.

Also, if anyone has a "good" looking resume which I can emulate and reach for, I would appreciate seeing what a polished product looks like. Mail to: livinm80@uwosh.edu Even if it was a generic name, content, etc...it would be a great help.

Thanks for the head's up!

Have a great Thanksgiving.

[elle]

i would just like to thank you for sharing your tips and advice. Although i am only 14 years old i am very serious and determined to become an entertainment reporter/anchor and i deeply appreciate you and your tips and hope i will benefit greatly from them. if you have any further advice that could help me at this stage in my life please email me. once again thank you.

[Ellen]

Helene-

Thanks for the feedback - good luck on the career switch/search - great to hear when people make a change, as they say, the only thing that you can safely bet on is change -I'm a big believer in doing what makes you happy... best of luck again!
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[Chris]

Hi Ellen, I just stumbled upon your blog. Very informative. I can vouch for the fact that applying through the company job board works. I've gotten jobs at Sony and Fox this way. It does work!

[Helene]

Great blog! So glad I found you, keep up the great work!

Also, a note on the "research" entry, I am mid career and switching tracks from the legal industry to the business side of advertising, and am looking for internships while I'm in school. While I'm not exactly certain where I want to land, I know better than to walk into an interview without knowing anything about the company for which I'm applying for a job!

Can't wait to read more...