MyPro Resumes & Recruiting

There's a candidate that I worked with over 20 years ago that I still think about to this day. I was an internal recruiter at a Fortune 100 company and this individual was an employee working in a entry-level job. I had seen his resume come through a couple times for different openings but he had never seemed like a strong contender for the positions he was applying for. He called me one day and the conversation we had changed everything. He shared with me that he needed to move into a higher paying job to support his family and asked for my help. But... he didn't stop there. He explained that he was going to school to get a degree and had scheduled informational interviews with internal hiring managers for this field. He then asked if I had any thoughts about his resume or any other suggestions related to his search. I realized that his in-progress degree wasn't listed (he thought he couldn't include it until it was achieved) and there were a few other key skills that weren't being highlighted. I gave him some specific recommendations. A week later, he sent me an updated version of his resume with these suggestions incorporated. He also continued to check in with me periodically to stay on my radar. Because of his self-advocacy, 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬. The next time a position opened up in his area of interest, I was thrilled to be able to add his name to the hiring manager's short list. His outreach with the leaders in that department had created advocates for his candidacy and he was ultimately selected for the role. I will never forget how my opinion of this candidate changed so much... and only because of his courage, bias for action and humility. You too can turn a Recruiter from a screener into an advocate. But, it won't happen by simply applying for roles. Are you willing to put yourself out there? #jobsearch #recruiterinsights #myproresumes

There are companies that will immediately contact you once you've uploaded a resume onto certain job boards. It doesn't matter your professional level or field, they will pounce! In many cases, they lead job seekers to believe their opportunity is more than it is (e.g., a management position, a remote role, a fractional executive gig). When in fact, they are seeking door-to-door salespeople, investors, or individuals to participate in a multi-level marketing scheme. Fortunately, these companies give you some obvious signs, if you know what to look for. Things like: - Immediately calling/texting/emailing you when your resume gets posted online. - Insisting that you call them back by a certain time. - Not providing the job title and/or a link to the posted job. - Using vague phrases like "we reviewed your resume" to make it seem like you applied with them. If someone reaches out to you about your online resume, here are a few options to protect yourself: 1. Ask for the person's name, the company name, and the job title. (If they hesitate or resist giving you any of this information, it is likely a scam.) 2. Research the company online via Google Reviews, BBB posts, Glassdoor, and other review sites. (Sort by 1-star reviews first and read what those have to say. Many of these unscrupulous companies will submit fake positive reviews, but they can't delete the authentic negative ones.) 3. Watch for discrepancies. (If the job title or how they describe the opportunity changes, this should be a huge red flag for you.) Bonus Tip: Keep a list of every job you apply for, so they can't pull one over on you! Job searching requires thick skin and intuition. If something doesn't feel right, it probably isn't. #jobsearch #jobscams #myproresumes * Image created by Midjourney AI

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Why Recruiters should consider candidates who are coming from a different field or industry.... 1. Fresh perspective 2. Less likely to be burned out 3. Eager to learn and apply new knowledge 4. Wants to prove themself valuable 5. May bring a different perspective than the "typical" hire What else? #careertransitions #jobsearch #hiringfortalent

Why Recruiters should consider candidates who are coming from a different field or industry.... 1. Fresh perspective 2. Less likely to be burned out 3. Eager to learn and apply new knowledge 4. Wants to prove themself valuable 5. May bring a different perspective than the "typical" hire What else? #careertransitions #jobsearch #hiringfortalent

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