I know what you're thinking....you read the title of this post, and thought to yourself, "I don't do that!" But you do. We all do. Accepting that fact is the first step toward fixing the problem.
We've all been on the job hunt. We've all been guilty of distributing our resume by using the "shotgun" method, where we simply shoot our resume out across the job boards in a desperate attempt to get something....ANYTHING! But it's killing your employability...and here's why:
1. Recruiters hate it. Nothing drives them more batty than having a candidate send in their resume when they are obviously not even remotely suited for the position. it just wastes their time.
2. It wastes your time. The time you spend shotgunning your resume out to all those positions that you have almost ZERO chance of getting a call back for could be better spent on networking or gaining critical skills necessary to succeed.
3. It dampens your spirits. None of us like to get rejected. Doesn't matter what it is: job; partner; life in general. Rejection sucks regardless of the topic/area of life in which it occurs. When it happens to you while you're looking for a job, it can kill your optimism and perseverance. Once that happens, it's a spiral effect on your ego and your chances of finding a new job.
This article on the MBA Highway website gives you some ideas on how you can turn this around. Give it a look! Even if you don't have an MBA, it is a goldmine because of the time they spend on coaching and counseling job seekers. Click on the link below. You'll be glad you did!
MBA Highway Article
We've all been on the job hunt. We've all been guilty of distributing our resume by using the "shotgun" method, where we simply shoot our resume out across the job boards in a desperate attempt to get something....ANYTHING! But it's killing your employability...and here's why:1. Recruiters hate it. Nothing drives them more batty than having a candidate send in their resume when they are obviously not even remotely suited for the position. it just wastes their time.
2. It wastes your time. The time you spend shotgunning your resume out to all those positions that you have almost ZERO chance of getting a call back for could be better spent on networking or gaining critical skills necessary to succeed.
3. It dampens your spirits. None of us like to get rejected. Doesn't matter what it is: job; partner; life in general. Rejection sucks regardless of the topic/area of life in which it occurs. When it happens to you while you're looking for a job, it can kill your optimism and perseverance. Once that happens, it's a spiral effect on your ego and your chances of finding a new job.
This article on the MBA Highway website gives you some ideas on how you can turn this around. Give it a look! Even if you don't have an MBA, it is a goldmine because of the time they spend on coaching and counseling job seekers. Click on the link below. You'll be glad you did!
MBA Highway Article
As a recruiter, I completely agree! Shotgunning your resume also reflects poorly on you because the recruiter is wondering if you lack attention to detail, or wondering how badly you want to work for their company if you're clearly just casting your net. In some situations it may be ok to apply if you're slightly underqualified, in the hopes that the company may take a chance on you, but if you clearly do not meet the qualifications, it's best to just move on.
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