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Standing Out … In a Good Way

9/9/2024

I’ve jumped in the past few weeks, hands-on, helping source candidates for our open positions.

Here are a couple of insights for candidates seeking positions after going through this process.

1. Specifics Matter: Current Residence Location, Phone, Email, Job Title, Years at Each Position, Location of each Position

NOTE: Too many people leave off these details and the resume immediately gets passed over, because it’s too hard to follow the career story.


2. Following Instructions: Some people will connect with me over LinkedIn DM, and I ask them to switch to email, but instead they will continue to ping me and send their resume to me via DM (instead of via email).

NOTE: The resume would have to be absolutely perfect to continue forward with a candidate who isn’t following simple instructions.


3. Too Many Words in the Cover emails and DM Messages. I’d suggest this overview.

Name:
Position of Interest:
Interested in Full-Time in Office, Remote or Hybrid:
Reason for Fit Based on Position Specifics:
Career Accomplishments Thus Far:



The best way to land a position is to stand out … but in a good way.

55-79, sunshine.

Make it a great day!

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SCN – Search Consulting Network

Jim Guerrera

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Jim Guerrera

Jim Guerrera, Managing Director, founded SCN in 2000. Jim is primarily responsible for the development of the leaders at SCN, strategic planning, the hiring and development of company associates, culture leadership, core value leadership, sales le...

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