One of 1 VS 1000 first job clients and success stories was going to be an office mate who was seeking employment in the field of security. After speaking with him about helping to perfect his resume he informed me "I don't do resumes for job applications." My mind instantly exploded and a hopeful employment success story became a professional goose egg.
"I don't do resumes for job applications"
If a person wants to obtain a job or career that they want they are going to have to go above and beyond a resume. Companies either go through staffing professionals like 1 VS 1000 or the human resource department handles resumes. In truth many companies that are listing jobs want an applicant to have an online portfolio.
An online portfolio is an area online where professionals can list skills, experience, examples of work, accomplishment, references, and awards. Job searching doesn't just stop with an online resume or professional website. Everyone is connected via social media sites.
What should a professional obtain to be seen as an important job candidate?
- LinkedIn Account
- Professional Website
- Facebook Account
- Twitter Account
- Account with a network of people who are in your profession
Account with a network of people who are in your profession? Writer and Blogger networks are examples of accounts that would be important to professionals who are Writers. If a professional looks hard enough they can find a network out there for almost any kind of job out there.
The moral of this advice is that if a person wants to get a job they need to embrace the new technologies that their industry is using. If you are a job applicant and need any help with the accounts above please let me know. I would be happy to assist you knowing that it would help you get the job that you want.
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