So imagine the number of resumes a recruiter will recieve when they advertize for a position. LOADS!
I recently advertised for a Manager - HR profile and recd 2500+ resumes.
I wrote about how you can ensure your resume stands out RESUME SKILLS| Do You Have A Good Looking Resume? and also How much time does a recruiter spend on your resume? but today I want to talk about a strategy that I think would work to ensure your resume is not only received it is also read.
what is the secret, the strategy?
Find someone to send the resume to.
Make it personal.
Find a link and exploit it.
Put a name to the nameless email address e.g. careers@xzyhotels.com
How?
1. Personal Contacts | find someone in the company who can forward your resume or tell you who works in HR. better still find someone in HR
2. Internet | online groups & social media sites will tell you all you need to know. You dont need to know the HR individual personally, you just need to know who to send the profile to.
3. Call the company/Hotel | ask for the name of the HR executive/manager. You could ask the telephone operator or ask the HR themselves. Ask.
4. Visit the hotel /Company | I know this is old fashioned and cumbersome. One of the reasons why not many people do it anymore. You could just simply drop your resume at the reception or walk up to HR and hand it to them. Smile when you are there!
Now that you have the name, make sure you structure the subject line well.
K/Attn: Mr/Ms XYZ | Profile for "job applied for"
Ensure the cover letter is personalized as well.
Dear Mr/Ms XYZ,
Further to your ..... I take this opportunity to apply/forward my candidature for the position of ......
p.s. I wrote about how to structure your cover letter. go to RESUME SKILLS| Create an Awesome e-cover letter
Cheers!
Prabhjot Bedi
The Eclat Coach
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you can write to me at p.bedi@eclathospitality.com or catch me on +91 98720 00604
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