| Two-thirds of Veterans Applying for Jobs are Counted Out Don’t Be One Of Them! An alarming quote by a company representative needing to hire hundreds per month, “We love veterans. We want to hire as many as we can. But two-thirds of veterans applying online are counted out because they don’t know the process [how to apply online].” This is a major problem for veterans; a problem that is only adding to their high unemployment numbers. Clearly the information out there has not addressed the fact that veterans were never taught the most effective way to apply online, so what happens is they apply and apply and no one ever contacts them back. In this challenging job market, veterans need a way to stand out. They need a proven method that will get the attention of potential employers when they are applying online not the same old warmed up information. Veterans deserve something new; something better. Well here it is! And it is proven to work! First, before you apply to any job opening, before you set up any account or profile on any website, before you do anything, wouldn’t it be nice to have the inside story on what the manager is looking for in a candidate—the required skills or knowledge they want you to have—so that you can highlight them on your resume? Well, you already have that information in the job description, and here is how you use it and the best way to apply online. Here are the 7 Critical Steps:
This is known as Reverse Engineering your resume. From the job description, see what the employer wants first. See what are key words and phrases are that they want to see. Then adjust your resume and apply. Just remember, to do it right, it will take you about 40-45 minutes to take your “base resume” and transform it into a resume specifically for each job. Remember to approach it this way, as if each job that you apply to is the only job your resume is geared to. It may sound like a lot of time and effort, but for you to stand out and get contacted, your resume can’t just be a good match, but must be a great match. Reverse engineering is the way to ensure that that this is the case for every job you apply to. Please keep in mind, your resume will get noticed, but this is only the first step. There are many more tips and tricks on the road to landing a job; but if you start with this, you are already ahead of the game. |