I read a really interesting article this week about respect (or the lack thereof) when it comes to recruitment, redundancy and the way that jobseekers, recruiters and employers treat each other.
Your job search is all about your personal message. You convey this message through your cover letter, through your CV and when attending an interview. In fact, you’re aiming to deliver your message throughout the entire process that you are the right candidate for the job.
You might be feeling frustrated if you feel that this message is getting ignored by employers and recruiters. But are you sending it to the right people? Finding a new job is all about matching yourself to the right opportunity. Don’t spam all the recruiters you can find with your CV, they won’t appreciate you for it and it’s a waste of everybody’s time.
In our age of digital recruitment, it’s all too easy to ‘publish’ your CV online and indiscriminately blast it out to the masses of employers and recruiters out there. But in reality, it’s unlikely that this approach will get you the results that you’re looking for. It’s not simply a numbers game; sending your message out in bulk doesn’t necessarily result in your phone ringing off the hook with calls from recruiters. This is where our CV Broadcast service can really help – if you send out your CV to specifically-tailored sectors that match your requirements, you’re much more likely to elicit a response.
Once you’ve identified your message and broadcast it, it’s important that you have confidence in your conviction to stick with it. Even if you haven’t yet had a response, don’t panic and start sending out your message to the wrong recruiter. Stay calm, keep your focus and structure your job search campaign. You can then concentrate on making the most out of the 7 proven Workthing+ steps so that employers approach you. Rather than spending your time making applications to mismatching job specifications, make sure you’ve scoured LinkedIn for employees of companies or sectors you’re interested in.
Of course it will take time, but if you ensure your message is focused and relevant then it will reassure the recruiter you’re serious about your job search, and help to build respect on both sides.
Natalie Harris
Editor, Workthing+
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