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The most qualified person for the job is hired.
All the time because employers recognize job-applicable talent. Most of time, the best person for the job is hired.
Usually the candidate with the lowest income requirement is hired. The candidate with the best "chemistry" is hired, similar to a marriage
The candidate who can start the job immediately. The candidate who can sell himself or herself the best.
 
 
What is the "chemistry" factor?
Job in the chemical field. Testing of chemicals in the workplace to comply with federal law.
The "connection" between you and the interviewer. Physical changes in respiration and heart rate during an interview.
 
 
Where are the jobs?
Most jobs are found on the Internet, in newspapers and trade magazines, or on TV or radio. Better than 85% of all jobs are found in the "hidden job market" - unadvertised or created opportunities.
Networking with friends, colleagues and family. Recruiters and headhunters find most of the jobs for you.
 
 
Headhunters and recruiters help job seekers find most of the jobs.
All job seekers can be helped by headhunters, recruiters and employment agencies. Headhunters and recruiters work for you.
Most jobs are found through headhunters and recruiters. Private and public employment agencies only cover approximately 11% of the total job market.
 
 
Resumes should be sent to the Human Resources Department.
Always, because they know all the available openings. Send your resume ideally to the person you would be reporting to.
Send your resume to the President of the organization. Before sending a resume, call and inquire if they have any openings.
 
 
Average job search period
1-4 weeks 1-3 months
Depending how pro-active and aggressive you are. Average of 6.7 months
 
 
Average number of resumes per job opening.
10 resumes 10-50 resumes
50-100 resumes 1,500 resumes
 
 
Average cost of a successful job search.
$50 $250
$500 2-4% of annual earnings
 
 
What is the best job offer?
The offer that pays the most. The offer that offers the best career track in terms of career path.
Money is usually 7th on the priority list of job requirements. A job offer that pays the most is always better than a lower starting pay with another employer.
 
 
If active, how many resumes should be sent?
1-3 per day 1-3 per week
10-50 per week 50+ per week
 
 
When applying for a job, your resume should be tailored to that specific opening.
Yes, time should be spent modifying the resume to fit the opportunity. No, if you have a versatile, multi-dimensional resume dovetailed with a customized cover letter.
Call the employer to receive more information on the opening. Send only a letter to tease them about your related skills.
 
 
   

 
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