There are a number of advantages to approaching businesses or organisations directly when seeking employment. Employers like to use this method, especially where costs of advertising and associated processes are reduced. Jobseekers are advantaged through competing with a smaller pool of applicants and ensuring that their resume is read and considered for positions.
A number of potential barriers exist in relation to using cold calling techniques when applying for positions. It is important to have a professional resume that clearly articulates your skills and capabilities relevant to the position and organisation. A considered and planned approach can be utilised to ensure your resume is placed in front of the most appropriate person for managing employment.
Research: To ensure your resume and application is targeted and relevant to potential employment it is essential that you conduct research. Analysing both the organisation and potential positions will provide the context through which your resume should be presented. Important areas to consider include the qualifications required, experience and developing an understanding of the business.
Initial Phone Call: Before e-mailing or sending through your resume it is important to call ahead where possible and seek information on the potential for positions or the most appropriate personnel to send material to. When initially contacting organisations discussing potential employment with the receptionist or administration person can provide the information required without initially resulting in rejection. If you have particular experience or qualifications that are of benefit to this organisation it is important to highlight these in this conversation. After discussing this information forwarding your resume to this individual is more likely to result in it being put forward to the correct person.
Word of Mouth: Within a highly competitive job market, such as the mining sector, word-of-mouth recruitment is one of the largest employment processes. Asking friends, family and colleagues for contacts within specific industries can significantly increase consideration for employment. Many positions within large organisations, especially in the mining sector are held for individuals recommended to an employer.
Online Submission: Larger companies will have an opportunity for the submission of general expressions of interest, usually within an online format. Researching companies online and seeking this information will prevent rejection and general redirection to an employer's website. In this situation where the expression of interest is provided it is still important to highlight the key skills and qualifications you might possess that would interest an employer. After an online submission a phone call to the employer to confirm their receipt and discuss any potential employment is important.
As a jobseeker utilising a number of tools in gaining employment is important. A proactive approach to professionally and appropriately contacting organisations can have the desired result. As with all employment processes consistent and constant application of these strategies is important. Carefully reviewing and assessing the approach before engaging employers will maximise opportunities, reduce rejection and ensure a targeted and professional approach.
John Matthews from The Writing Wizards has more than 10 years experience in providing direct assistance, coaching and preparation of professional material for jobseekers. This includes a comprehensive approach to preparing professional resumes, Government applications and interview coaching. With a background in Government and a successful record in achieving results for clients John Matthews continues to demonstrate an intimate knowledge of the job market and processes.
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