To get a feedback after applying for a job online is not the most difficult thing on earth, but of course it's not the easiest.
Allow me share with you how I have applied online and interviewed without knowing anyone at some decent companies.
Procter & Gamble, Aroish, General Electric, Maersk, Consultants Collaborative Partnership, Transport services Limited, Sifax, Sevan construction, Concept Group, First Freight Logistics, Accessbank, NBC, EPCM, Weam and Company Limited, and Baker Hughes are all companies I have applied online and Interviewed. So please loose that Nigerian mentality.
Oh boy...it's quite a long list
Interviewing is never is never in itself an achievement, getting an offer is! Let's keep that in one hand .
I thought there was a need to create this topic as many complain on daily basis how they have applied for a thousand (1,000) jobs and gotten no feedback.
Back to the topic.
Like I said, to get a feedback is not the most difficult thing on earth, and you don't necessarily need luck.
Below are five (5) things you need to get feedback more often.
1. A good CV
Yes, you need a good CV content and format. Forget the lies Jobberman and many CV Review platforms have filled you with, they are all trying to survive (and maybe take advantage of you.....LOL). Emphasis should be placed on your CV content not format. When you give your CV to CV Reviewers, they check it, make some corrections, additions and they present you with a CV sharper than a 2-edge sword. A CV that will conquer the world? No.
I am not saying your CV should look horrible, all I'm saying is that a good layout, font, simplicity, grammar and content is all you need. Remember, by a good CV I mean good CV Content!
The second twist is this, a good CV is always relative when applying for a Job. A good CV for Job a may be an horrible CV for Job B.
Before you apply for a Job, you must read and understand the job requirements. This is very important because it is with this that you will be able to understand who and what skill set the employer/recruiter wants.
If you apply for a Graduate Trainee position at say Julius Berger and NLNG with the same CV, you just ruined your chances
So my advice, get a good CV Format (edit the format if you have to) and stick to it. Focus more attention to adding value to your CV. It's that simple.
2. A better Cover
When you apply for a JOB, The chances of your CV or application getting opened/reviewed at all is very low. Why?
You cannot come and kill the employer. SIMPLE.
A recruiter hoping to recruit say 2 People may at the end of the First day of advertising receive a thousand applications! . To screen the many applications become rather unnecessary. It's gospel truth.
So employers are quick to throw your CV to the trashcan once they can't find a cover. It's that Bad. To keep yourself in the race, try and follow all application instructions. Always send your CV with a Cover except stated otherwise.
3. Speed
I always say something. As Job seekers, we have come to a time where getting a Job is in itself a Job. You have to take that Job seriously, unless you have other plans.
If you have some millions in your account or say your dad is the MD of Shell, you really can't afford to be "passively" looking for a job. It will cost you BIG. Yes it will.
It's unbelievable how Laziness has made many graduates passive job seekers. You tell them a Firm is recruiting and they reluctantly apply some days or a week later. Some wouldn't even bother. It's so unbelievably popular.
Guys, let's take our Job search more serious. Be the first to know when a firm is recruiting, be the First to apply! Unless you have other plans!
4. The right Job Boards
This is probably the most important point of all as most of the Job boards you surf may have been hijacked by fraudsters.
In my opinion, all the others are learner. I may be right I may be wrong, just be sure your choice of Job board(s) is(are) good.
5. LinkedIn
If you are not on (or using) LinkedIn, you are missing a great deal. LinkedIn is only the world's largest professional networking platform.
You won't get an offer the minute you sign up. It takes a little more than that...LOL
On LinkedIn you establish contacts, join conversations, meet people, share thought and all that. Plus you also get to apply for jobs, get first hand info from Recruiters, send direct messages to your contacts.....and so on. The possibilities are just there.
So you may want to try LinkedIn, it's worth it.
There you go 5 things you need to get feedback more often
A quick recap.
1. A good CV
2. A better Cover
3. Speed
4. The right Job Boards
5. LinkedIn
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