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Rockies posted...

ixfd64 posted...

You could set up a LinkedIn profile. I don't know what kind of job you're seeking, but I often get messages from recruiters without having to send out applications.

Eh, I think relying on recruiters finding you, like so much of job searching, is a rich get richer game. By that I mean that they're going to be more inclined to contact people who already have good jobs. They work for hiring companies, not candidates. It's their job to find a great candidate for a job, not a great job for a candidate. I have been contacted by them on LinkedIn before, but it's pretty rare, and even rarer that it's something I'm actually interested in.

More often Linkedin messages seem to take the forms of people trying to sell services, which in my case has taken the form of software packages.

Kislevic posted...

This is all for a minumum wage part time job at a super market btw
Even if u get an interview first it will be a group interview rhen after that a 1 on 1 interview

The job market is terrible atm

If you're doing that, you're better off talking to a manager *before* bothering to fill out anything.

Rockies posted...

I don't even mind doing paperwork on the job that much, even if it's pointless. But the common job application process seems like something that doesn't benefit either side. All I want to do is give someone a resume to read, and I bet that all that most hiring managers want is to look over a resume. Why put a bunch of extra, redundant steps in both of our ways?

It benefits the employer by pre-screening so they can spend less time on the hiring process. Granted, it often weeds out good candidates who aren't savvy when it comes to how things are done now so you aren't necessarily getting the best person for the job, but it can significantly cut down on man hours. Plus it ties into new EOE standards by looking at resumes "blind"

Kislevic posted...

Applying for jobs online is pointless and most companies ask you to apply online and they dont accept resume drop offs

Well, anything other than talking directly to the hiring manager -- preferably through networking -- is going to yield less-than-optimal results. However, that's how they conduct business and often find candidates so...

Rockies posted...

Also, what would even be the endgame of spamming a job application site? If it's to get a job, that's going to hurt you at some point if they find out. And how many different resumes can you really try out on one job?

Edit: Just thought of one possible reason, could come from third party recruiters submitting different candidates. But still, the point is these systems aren't robust enough to stop spam anyway

I *think* there are automation packages which recognize variable information and tailor your content to match, such as editing your resume slightly to reflect you're applying for something else (as opposed to the old way of spamming it then having the wrong title listed)
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