Your Resume Versus Your Network Its Not Even Close

Your Resume Versus Your Network: It’s Not Even Close I obtained an email from a reader who wrote to thank me for the recommendation I’d offered via this weblog and a presentation he’d attended. He has just started what he describes as his dream job as a advantages claims manager at a big agency. It’s all the time nice to hear from a reader, and particularly good to listen to from one who is aware of the way to position himself for his next opportunity. I’ll let Mitch Ashley let you know himself: “How did I get this job? A good friend. The individual at the very prime of my community listing. A friend that many years ago noticed what I was capable of once we met within the military, then more recently sat next to me at school after class in graduate college. When it came to filling a position at work, he knew who to name. I will endlessly be grateful to him for that. That friend didn’t call me simply because we’re associates; he’s much more skilled than that. He known as the person he knew might do the job. He wanted som eone he might trust, somebody with whom he already had a good working relationship, and someone who wouldn’t require plenty of training to be up and operating.” Rule One of career advancement is to be glorious the place you're. Excellence is a way of life, not simply an occasional occasion. Mitch made an excellent impression in the military, and a fantastic impression in school. Too many students think of faculty as, nicely, an educational exercise. How you do anything is how you do every little thing: exhibiting up, being eager to be taught and engaged, and doing all of your homework are all skills that transfer to your job later. If you’re a slacker in class, it’s fair to assume that you may be a slacker on the job. Mitch obtained the call on Monday and spent the week studying for the interview. He prepped himself (utilizing this blog as research materials â€" thanks for that) and researched the company. He labored on his resume to ensure he had it in top form for the inte rview. Turns out, that wasn’t wanted. On Friday, when he went into the interview, he was ready for every thing but the hiring supervisor’s opening remark: “I just want you to know you have already got the job â€" we just want to debate what it entails.” His friend in the firm had already made the case with his boss, providing particular examples to show how Mitch was an excellent fit. The friend had the boss’ belief, so she was already prepared to offer Mitch an opportunity. He began the job the following Monday. If you’re spending a lot of time on your resume and online purposes, right here’s a tip: spend extra time on your community. Follow my three guidelines of networking: Too many jobseekers ask their resume to do the work of their network. When it involves getting outcomes, it’s not even shut. Ask Mitch. Published by candacemoody Candace’s background contains Human Resources, recruiting, coaching and evaluation. She spent several years with a nationwide staff ing company, serving employers on both coasts. Her writing on enterprise, profession and employment issues has appeared within the Florida Times Union, the Jacksonville Business Journal, the Atlanta Journal Constitution and 904 Magazine, as well as a number of national publications and web sites. Candace is commonly quoted in the media on local labor market and employment points.