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Tailor your coveringletter and CV. I’ve written posts on both coveringletters and resumes so all I would add here is that you should tailor your CV and coveringletter for each of the jobs you are applying for. Working with recruitment agencies. Dealing with agencies – hum, this is tricky.
LinkedIN, Twitter, online profile) you should fix that immediately. This is because these documents are the first thing people see about you. You want to project a positive personal brand. Making a transition might require you to highlight relevant experience from earlier in your career.
JH recently wrote me and asked the following question, "With so many temp agencies out there, I don't know which is/isn't good. I was wondering if you could give me the name of the temp agency you worked with. The best strategy is to sign up with every single temp agency in town. Thanks so much in advance!"
Referenced on your resume and your coverletter should be the best number(s) to reach you. Despite the limitations associated with a phone screen you can still make a powerful impression – powerful enough to get the real deal – an invite to the office. Contact Details: Don’t make it difficult for someone to reach you.
If you know specific companies you’d like to work for, follow them on Twitter too – you’ll get a more in-depth impression of the business. Recruitment agencies will offer a range of jobs usually around a more specific area of expertise. One good, tailored application is worth far more than several ambiguous ones.
3) Work with temping and recruiting agencies – all of them When you are looking for a job, contact every temp and recruiting agency in town. Send your coverletter and resume to a specific person, their general email address, or fill out their online form/application. Job hunting is a numbers and timing game.
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