Entry-Level Jobs: Tips for Applying
at 11:36 am on Thursday, 2 July 2009
As we all know, everyone has to start somewhere when setting off on their career. Even if you possess a relatively good education, you still have to climb the ladder in most industries and start out at entry-level positions. Getting your foot into that proverbial door can be difficult – but it is also incredibly important. Knowing how to apply for entry-level jobs in a way that maximizes your chances for an interested phone call is critical and simply throwing out a resume generally isn’t quite enough these days.
The resume is, of course, one of the most important parts to applying to any job. The applicant tracking systems used by many employers can quickly weed out inferior resumes, or those that do not demonstrate the necessary skills for the particular position. Therefore, customizing each resume toward the position in question is a very smart strategy. The “objective” portion of a resume is an excellent place to do this: you can directly address the industry in question and clearly state why you wish to work in the desired position.
Deciding how to transmit your resume is also important; you obviously want to send it per the employer’s instructions, but sometimes they allow either email, fax or regular mail. You should be aware that its likely a computer will read your resume before a person, as many third-party firms use professional recruiting software to scan for keywords and buzzwords, so make sure you include those! If you have the choice, sending a resume via two separate methods is often the best option; when strictly sent through email, it can become lost in the shuffle but when faxed over simultaneously, it is likelier to stand out. Making a followup phone call within a day or two of sending your resume can also set you apart from other candidates, and your chances of securing an interview for the entry-level job are much better.
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