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Resumes: The Six-Second Test Here’s an eye-popping statistic for you: Many hiring managers spend six seconds on their initial review of your resume. Six Seconds “That’s hardly enough time for them to read my name!” you may be thinking. The truth is, recruiters and managers are trained to spot and digest key information swiftly – and they are almost forced to. Many will field more than 100 applications for a single job opening. Jobs in bigger cities will attract many more. Once hiring managers get a quick sense of who you are and what you’ve done, your resume is then scuttled into either the “yay” or “nay” pile for a more thorough review down the line. This process may seem unfair to qualified candidates, but it is the truth of today’s hiring culture. The Study The six-second conclusion was made by the TheLadders career service after it conducted a comprehensive eye-tracking study of recruiters while they reviewed resumes. In short, technology was used to record and analyze where and for how long the recruiters focused their attention during a resume assessment.
Beat the Six-Second Test Here’s what recruiters are looking for during their rapid review of your resume: • An uninterrupted work history. • Numbers-based achievements. • Steady progression in your career, with increased leader ship responsibilities. • Specific academic qualifications. • Specific certification or software skills. Follow-Up Even if you’re not sure that you meet the qualifications for a job you recently applied to, a follow-up email or phone call can’t hurt – unless the job description specifically mentions “No phone calls please.” In your follow-up, clearly explain that you recently applied for the position. Describe one more time how your qualifications and key skills match what the employer is looking for and end the message or call by thanking them in advance for any consideration. How you come across in your approach will make a big difference in how your follow-up is perceived. So find the delicate balance between eager and interested to leave a positive impact on the hiring manager.
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FLUXCORE ARC WELDERS
$12/hr DOE. 2nd shifts. PT/ FT.
MACHINE OPERATORS
8 positions. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd shifts.
PRODUCTION
All shifts. Must have forklift experience.
CONCRETE LABORERS
Bosqueville area. Day shift.
GENERAL PRODUCTION
2nd & 3rd shifts. Women encouraged to apply.
Drug Screen and Background Check Required
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We are looking for the right individual to lead our digital advertising sales effort. The WacoTribune Herald/Wacotrib.com is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, a strong company with great financial resources. We are a strong and viable newspaper, website, mobile website, SEO, deals, e-mail marketing, and other innovative digital solutions provider. We’re a media leader in our community.
We have an excellent sales opportunity for the right person who enjoys building relationships, consulting with companies about their digital advertising needs and assisting our advertisers in selecting the best digital products to serve those needs. The position will work with an outstanding advertising outside sales team, and have responsibility for several digital categories. We provide an excellent work environment and strive to encourage a good work/life balance. Think you have what it takes to be successful in this kind of an environment. Interested in a competitive salary and commission package with additional outstanding benefits? Please forward resume with salary history to: Jim Wilson, Publisher, at jim.wilson@wacotrib.com