Question Proposed on LinkedIn: How to apply for a posted/advertised position Manager’s Choice? Others’ Responses: – This applies to larger companies with an HR department. When you apply for a position on line you have two choices as to go about it. Choice one is to follow the instructions and this choice does not work unless you are a clear, 100% perfect match on paper. Even then it is the slowest way to apply. When
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Networking Icebreakers At a networking event, it’s important to approach potential hiring mangers or clients. Do not wait for them to approach you. Here are some icebreakers to help out the situation. To order the full presentation or have Matthew Warzel speak at your event, please contact him directly @ (216)246-9900 or warzel@mjwcareers.com (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Target Companies You Want to Work For As a job-seeker, you want to target specific companies you want to work for and then find the hiring managers at those companies. Those are the people you need to get in front of to have success landing an interview! To order the full presentation or have Matthew Warzel speak at your event, please contact him directly @ (216)246-9900 or warzel@mjwcareers.com (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Help Wanted. Filling Out Applications. WHERE TO LOOK– Look beyond newspaper ads!– Take time to visit different areas and look for NOW HIRING signs in retail and service spots!– Need to check community Web pages for community/local positions– Check Craigslist and other “free advertisement” websites WHAT TO DO DURING APPLICATION PROCESS– Greet the initial person politely and ask to fill out an application– Bring your resume with you– Take your references and employment history (with