Managing Job Search Success
You have been using Preptel for several weeks and hopefully you found specific jobs to target, tuned your résumé, and applied to 1 or more jobs.
To get the most out of Preptel, we want to focus on all of the ratings, graphs and information provided on each screen. As you use Preptel, this information will provide important information to help you improve your efforts.
more...Understanding Job Posting Date
One of the most often overlooked success factors in a job search is the job posting date. When a job is posted, the hiring company will begin receiving applications. Often a period of time, the hiring company will receive enough applications to begin scheduling interviews. This time period will range from 1 day to 2-3 weeks usually. Once interviews are scheduled, any new applicants have a significantly reduced chance of getting an interview.
Using Preptel’s Interview Guide
Congratulations, you received a call or response back from the hiring company and now you need to begin preparing for the phone screen or interview. You successfully passed from applicant to candidate. To prepare properly, we have created Preptel’s Interview Guide. This interview guide shows how you compare to other candidates so you understand your strengths and weaknesses.
To get started, prepare for a transition in your approach. You need to transition from job searching to selling. During the interview stage, the focus shifts from “I am qualified” to “I am the best available candidate.” Therefore, knowing where you are strong or weak compared to other candidates becomes important.
more...Introductions with Impact
When making an introduction or asking for help from your network, one big challenge is how to tell someone why you are a strong candidate for a given job. Most often, this valuable piece of information is left out entirely, or communicated vaguely. When asking for help or making an introduction, you need to communicate why someone should recommend you. They are risking their credibility and you want to alleviate any fears by clearly showing why you are a top candidate.
Gold Is In Your Network. Learn To Tap Into It.
In a recent article written by Wharton School, about 25% of new hires come from referrals. A lot of press recently has focused on job networking and articles on social media are at all time highs. Despite the press, engaging your network may still be challenging for two reasons – 1. You have to overcome any pride issues related to requesting help, 2. You need a solid introduction so the person feels confident in recommending you, and can make a strong recommendation.
As you begin considering your job network, it may help to understand the value put on internal referrals.
“Each day, I am looking at a screen, scrolling down and seeing line after line of applicants. If an applicant is flagged saying this person comes with an employee referral. That person goes right to the top. I can’t afford to ignore that referral.” says Bill, a technology Recruiting Manager.
more...How Preptel Works
Imagine if you could review millions of job applications and thousands of job descriptions to improve your job search. If you reviewed the hiring practices from a specific company would you change how you would apply to a job posting? If you could compare the hiring practices of one company versus another, would this information improve your job search success? Do you believe this information would make you more confident, more knowledgeable, and lead to more job offers?
Tips for Finding Good Jobs
When searching for jobs, it is easy to focus on common terms. However, to find the best jobs, use keywords that capture your unique skills or experiences. For example, “Sales Manager” is a common phrase across many industries, but “selling to hospital ER rooms” is specific.
How To Identify Good Jobs
I asked a group of 20 middle to senior level job seekers at Right Management if they thought current job search technologies were effective. Only a few hands went up. Instead, I received looks of frustration. When asked for comments, I received several worth sharing.
How to Use Preptel Effectively
Welcome to Preptel & Resumeter®!
All of us at Preptel are excited to have you as a member. Preptel is designed to support your entire job search process. Using advanced technology and statistical modeling, Preptel helps you identify the best jobs, customize your résumé, engage your social network, and understand your strengths and weaknesses. Preptel does this for every single job. This makes Preptel different than any other solution available. To be successful, we want to get you using our solution effectively.
more...Uploading Resumes & Missing Information
Your résumé is the most comprehensive document of your skills, experiences, education, and achievements. The information contained in your résumé helps Preptel determine the jobs best for you and how to increase your job search success. Therefore, before getting started, Preptel needs your résumé.
