Unless you’ve been hiding under your rock for the past year, you know the global economy is practically in shambles. The effects on the job markets are staggering, with the US unemployment rate at 9.5% (source: Bureau of Labor Statistics). Are you one of those that are jobless? Maybe you’re just looking to change your career, albeit with very inopportune timing. Either way, the competition is fierce and only the strong will survive.
What will make you a strong force to reckon with in a highly competitive job market? Is it your level of education? Perhaps many years of experience? Or maybe you have a lot of energy and time that you’re willing to dedicate to the right company. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. Many candidates will be the right person for the job, but that’s not what gets them into the right position.
First off, you need to get in the door. Even with referrals from friends and colleagues, an essential part of getting that interview is having the perfect resume. Never, ever, use a cookie-cutter cover letter or resume. Hiring managers see right through that, because they do have to sort through tons of them on a regular basis. Then again, doing your own from scratch can lead to many mistakes and not hitting some key points employers are looking for. So, how do you create the perfect resume?
Step in 360JobInterview.com, a company that leverages technology to provide personal and substantive services that will make a real difference in your job search. They have over 300 coaches specializing in over 55 industries that will work one on one with you to give you the advantage you need to snag the job. 360JobInterview offers resume building, live interview coaching, and live career action planning.
Can you make a lasting impression in five seconds? That’s how long most hiring managers spend looking at resumes set in for review. This company goes beyond the usual plug-in templates, writing and reviewing all resumes by actual recruitment specialists from a specific industry.
360JobInterview is currently holding a contest: They are giving away 10 free resumes, tailored to fit you by seasoned professionals. Each winner will also receive a one hour coaching session that will prepare you to use your new resume to strategically land the job you are seeking. Together, these prizes actually form the 360ยบ Resume Expert Plus service,which includes resume building, a phone interview, and a live one-on-one career counseling session.
The contest ends and all entries must be received by Friday, July 10th. For more information on the giveaway, visit the 360 Job Interview Blog.
For anyone who is in California and is currently job hunting, I would recommend a new website, OneCubicle.com. It is similar to LinkedIn, but retains the social aspects of Facebook. There, you can find several internship and job listings from the San Francisco/Bay area to San Diego. It’s easy to navigate and entertaining as well. Check it out!