How to Improve Job Application Success Rates

Don't ever be the "I should have cared more" person. I can't even begin to tell you how many candidates I have spoken with that not just half-assed a conversation with me, an initial recruiter, but on interviews. They get rejected and then say: "Wow, I really liked that role; I wish I had done some research beforehand." ❇️ The single most important advice for someone looking for a new job is to thoroughly research and understand the company and the position you are applying for. This encompasses several key aspects: 1. **Company Research:**  Learn about the company's mission, values, culture, products or services, and recent developments. ↴ ➡ Deeper than a quick website scan, understanding the company's background and goals will enable you to tailor your application and interview responses to align with what they are looking for in a candidate. 2. **Job Description**  Read the job description carefully to identify the specific skills, qualifications, and responsibilities required for the role.↴ ➡ This will help you tailor your resume to highlight your relevant experiences and abilities. 3. **Customize Applications**  No one wants to keep entering the same application info each time. But you should avoid sending generic applications to multiple companies. ↴  ➡ Instead, customize (within reason) your resume and cover letter for each application to demonstrate your genuine interest in that particular role and how you can contribute to the company's success. 4. **Interview Preparation**  Prepare for interviews by practicing common interview questions and crafting thoughtful responses that showcase your skills and experiences. ↴ ➡ Also, be prepared to ask thoughtful questions about the company and the position during the interview to demonstrate your genuine interest. 5. **Showcase Your Value** Focus on showcasing the value you can bring to the company rather than solely emphasizing what the job offers. ↴  ➡ Employers are interested in candidates who can solve their problems and contribute to their organization's success. 6. **Positive Online Presence**  Ensure your online presence, including social media profiles and professional platforms like LinkedIn, represents you positively. ↴ ➡ Many employers and recruiters research candidates online before making hiring decisions. Yes, we do look at your profile for consistency, not content. 7. **Patience and Persistence**  Job hunting can sometimes be lengthy, so be patient and persistent. ↴ ➡ Stay positive, keep applying, and continue refining your approach based on feedback and experiences. 👉 By diligently researching and understanding the company and position, you increase your chances of making a solid impression on potential employers and finding a job that aligns with your skills and career goals. 🏆 If you require some personal Career Therapy, hit me up, and we can have a quick, free intro chat! #jobsearch #careerdevelopment #jobsearchadvice

Ever wonder what gets a candidate noticed in a (virtual) pile of over 500 applications? Right now, I’m actively hiring across multiple marketing and social media roles. And let me tell you—the volume of applications is intense! But there are a few standout moves that separate the “maybe” pile from the “we should talk to them ASAP” pile. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at what actually helps candidates get noticed and move forward from a recruiter mindset: ✅ 1. Apply early. Any way you can stay on top of a Company's career page - do it. Set alerts on LinkedIn or the Career Site to be first of the bunch. ✅ 2. Don't just stand in line. Submit your application? Great, but FOLLOW UP! Reach out to the recruiter, HR or hiring manager to give them a heads up that you are interested and add in a personal touch about your value. (Tip: If you have LinkedIn Premium you will be shared the hiring team details so might be worth the upgrade). ✅ 3. Show your work. For roles especially in marketing, creative or social media, a resume alone is not always going to stand out. A hiring team wants to see more of your capabilities. -- The applicants that add a portfolio, brief deck of their work, or a Notion (a quick website can help you display your impact and achievements) have a better chance of moving ahead. ✅ 4. Referrals matter. You don't need to know everyone. But knowing someone, who might know someone - that is the power in connection. I've received numerous emails from employees, distant connections, or past coworkers, because they saw I was hiring and wanted to pass along a connection. ✅ 5. Highlight impact > experience Resumes are changing. I am seeing more storytelling, more achievements, and moments that matter vs. only focusing on keywords and job responsibilities. There's a different. What gets you noticed isn't just what you did, but focusing on what you are capable of through transferable experience is a game-changer. ✅6. Personalize your resume. Applicants who create one standard resume and send it to hundreds of jobs, then wonder why they haven't heard back - you're missing the mark. This is because you have an "open to anything" approach. To get hired, you need to niche down and personalize your approach. ✅7. Don't hold back. Follow up, again. Do not overthink this step. It is simple, if you really want a job, follow up as a reminder of your interest. You have nothing to lose. Sometimes the hiring team just needs a nudge and reminder that you are interested. 🎥  8. BONUS Tip: This is rare, but catches my attention every single time. Make a quick Loom video. If you don't know Loom - get to know it. This video application allows you to create quick videos and send it via email or message. In 30 seconds you can easily stand out - showcasing your communication, knowledge, energy and interest. ✅ Need more job search tips? Keep following my content for more ways to stand out in this job market!

I've seen 100+ highly qualified candidates land ZERO interviews. I've also seen 100+ under qualified candidates land MULTIPLE interviews. Here are the 2 big differences that I saw between the two groups: 👉 (1) Targeted > Master ❌ Unsuccessful job seekers: created 1 master resume that has ALL their experience on it. ✅ Successful job seekers: created multiple resumes, each targeted at ONLY 1 role or 1 industry. A hiring manager wants someone who can do 1 ROLE in 1 INDUSTRY. 👉 (2) More ≠ Better ❌ Unsuccessful job seekers: added more and more information to their resumes. ✅ Successful job seekers: removed as much unnecessary information from their resumes. 💡 A recruiter will spend 10-30 seconds reviewing your resume. They DO NOT READ your resume, they scan it quickly for specific information. If that information is buried amongst 800+ words, chances are they'll miss the best stuff. So... (1) Make your resume only applicable to 1 role and 1 industry (2) Make your resume between 450-550 words ☝ If you do these two things, you will start landing interviews a lot faster! P.S. Do you use a master resume? How many resumes do you currently have? ♻ Was this post helpful? Reshare it so other job seekers can find it

#DearPhDs, recruiters spend only 1-2 minutes on your resume.  (some research suggests they spend a mere 6 seconds!) 👉 When you have 10 minutes worth of content in there, recruiters will grab some 1-2 minutes from it. These may not be your best 1-2 minutes. 👉 When you have 1-2 minutes worth of content in there, recruiters will grab those EXACT 1-2 minutes. So give them your best 1-2 minutes! When it comes to industry resumes, LESS is MORE! I tried this with my own job search. Resume on the left: 598 words. 54 applications. 0 interviews. Resume on the right: 243 words. 10 applications. 4 interviews. (and got my current role) 👇 Here are 9 ways to embrace 'LESS is MORE' in your resume: 1. Start with a strong non-generic summary to set the tone for the rest of your resume. 2. Avoid overly technical jargon and complex language to make your accomplishments easily understandable. 3. Eliminate information that doesn't directly contribute to your qualifications for the job. 4. Keep your contact information minimal: your name, phone number, email address, and LinkedIn profile. 5. Limit personal information such as your full address, hobbies, marital status, and headshot. 6. Tailor your resume for each job by including keywords directly from the job posting. 7. Use concise bullet points to help recruiters scan and digest information quickly. 8. Focus on achievements instead of duties and use quantifiable metrics to showcase your impact. 9. Use action verbs to convey a sense of proactivity and accomplishment as well as save space. P.S. Which one of these would you like to learn more about? #resumetips #phdtoindustry #phdcareers #altac

"Why does my Resume never get a callback?" This is what a client of mine asked on a call. He was depressed from the constant rejections. I saw his Resume, the problem was clear. 🚫 His Resume was too generic, did not stand out at all. "But Rohit, how do I make it stand out?" Well, let me tell you how. 1. Use a Unique Value Proposition (UVP): ↳ Start with a headline that encapsulates your professional identity and unique value. ↳ Make it memorable and specific to your strengths. ↳ This UVP sets the tone for your entire resume. 2. Quantify Your Achievements: ↳ Numbers speak louder than words. ↳ Use numbers to demonstrate your accomplishments. ↳ Whether it's sales increased, costs reduced, or projects led, quantification makes your impact clear. 3. Leverage Keywords Strategically: ↳ Identify and use keywords from the job description. ↳ This ensures your resume aligns with what the employer is seeking and passes ATS scans. ↳ Keywords bridge the gap between your skills and job requirements. 4. Highlight Transferable Skills: ↳ Clearly identify skills that are valuable in many contexts, especially if changing industries. ↳ Show how these skills apply to the position you're applying for. ↳ Transferable skills demonstrate versatility and adaptability. 5. Use a Professional Design: ↳ Opt for a clean, professional layout that makes your resume easy to read. ↳ Avoid excessive ornamentation but consider subtle design elements that reflect your personal brand. ↳ A visually appealing resume can make a strong first impression. 6. Focus on Problem-Solving: ↳ Highlight specific problems you've solved in previous roles. ↳ Describe the challenge, your action, and the outcome. ↳ This approach shows your ability to think critically and achieve results. 7. Customize the Resume for Each Job: ↳ Tailor your resume for each application, emphasizing the experience and skills most relevant to each job. ↳ Customization shows you've taken the time to understand the role and company. ↳ This effort can set you apart in a crowded applicant pool. ✅ Do this and your Resume will stand out in this competitive job market. --------- Follow me for daily content to 10x your Job Search! #Resumewriting #resume #resumetips #resumewriter #resumewritingservices #jobsearch

I often talk about how important it is to "think about your audience" during your job search. It's crucial to understand the employer's needs and priorities for each position, then emphasize in your application materials and interview responses the ways you can successfully meet their needs. But tailoring your resume for every single job application can be exhausting, especially if you're revamping your entire resume each and every time... So, a time-saving measure that I, personally, like to employ includes leveraging "master" resumes and a professional summary section at the top of each resume. Here is what I do: 1️⃣ I think about the types of roles and fields (usually 2-4) that interest me and align with my skills and experience so I know my targets 2️⃣ I create the same number of master resumes, with a different resume tailored specifically to each type of role or field 3️⃣ On each master resume, I have a placeholder section for a professional summary, which I will create or update with each application 4️⃣ When I find a job to which I want to apply, I carefully analyze the job description so I have a strong understanding of my audience 5️⃣ Next, I choose the appropriate master resume and make some minor tweaks or edits to my bullet points so they align better with the role 6️⃣ Then, I will craft a professional summary that is highly tailored to that specific role, highlighting my most relevant abilities and accomplishments This strategy allows me to think about my audience and tailor my resume for every application without having to fully re-write my resume each time. I only have to write one new paragraph and make some minor edits in a few other places. Plus, the professional summary is right at the top of my resume, so the portion that is most heavily tailored for each role is likely the first section that is read with each application. This approach might not work for everyone, especially if you're considering a particularly wide range of potential positions, but it can definitely save you a lot of time without having to sacrifice the quality of your applications. #resumewriting #jobsearchtips #jobsearchadvice

I applied for ONE job, had ONE interview, and got an offer. OK, that happened in the 90's. Today's job landscape is very different. A full-employment economy, layoffs, and competition have made looking for a job - A FULL-TIME JOB. 𝐈'𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬: ➡️Start their search by applying for jobs that are strong matches ➡️Tweak your resume or job search strategy, and keep applying ➡️As time goes on, apply for jobs that are weaker matches ➡️Look to LinkedIn for ideas, get more confused. ➡️Tweak resume or job search strategy, apply more ➡️Apply for more jobs that are weaker matches. ➡️Resort to mass applying, hoping the 'spray and pray approach works. It's a horrible, painful job search cycle. As the search takes longer, job seekers feel of angry, disappointed, and frustrated. I see the LinkedIn posts and it breaks my heart. This approach is haphazard and wastes so much time! 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡: ➡️Update your resume to focus on your TARGET JOB. ➡️Update your LinkedIn (recruiters may look at your profile first!) ➡️Put a job search strategy together (WRITE IT DOWN) ➡️Stay focused on jobs with 80% match or higher ➡️Include strategies for networking, posting on LinkedIn ➡️Target 5-10 quality applications per week ➡️If you are getting interviews your strategy is working! 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 NOT 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲: ➡️Focus on jobs with higher than 80% matches ➡️Change the industries or size of companies you are applying to ➡️Seek help from trusted sources for honest feedback ➡️Assess if you need to change your target job ➡️If you have time/resources, strengthen your resume with strategic learning or volunteer work. ➡️Evaluate your resume for how strongly the accomplishments connect to the jobs you are applying to. (Use a friend or coach to help) ➡️Rinse, repeat, and keep re-assessing regularly. Applying to hundreds of jobs with a 50% skill match wastes your time. 💡Regularly assessing and thoughtfully modifying your job search plan can keep you focused and efficient. 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫--->There's nothing wrong with you. 𝐀 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩:  Schedule a free consultation - https://bit.ly/49HJnAU Get my free JobNav Guide - https://bit.ly/3Tlovtr Ask me a question!

I recently conversed with an individual who diligently sent his resume to 255 potential employers yet received responses from only five entities. Admittedly, I haven't actively pursued a full-time job for over a decade. Nonetheless, I found his experience disheartening. Upon requesting his resume and cover letter for review, it became evident why he struggled to elicit a response. It seemed he hadn't invested the necessary time and effort to craft his application materials with precision, intention, and self-awareness—focusing on his unique contributions, aspirations, and professional direction. Here are 10 tips we discussed, what did we miss? 💡 Quality Matters: A polished resume and cover letter create a positive first impression for potential employers, showcasing your qualifications effectively. 💡 Customize and Highlight: Tailor your application materials to match job requirements, emphasizing relevant skills and achievements while using keywords from the job description to grab attention and help with the bot reviews. 💡 Attention to Detail: Mistakes or generic content can make you appear unprofessional and disinterested. Take the time to craft personalized materials that align with the job requirements. 💡 Research and Align: Research the company and position to tailor your materials accordingly, aligning your skills and experiences with the organization's mission and values. 💡 Self-Reflection Matters: Reflect on your strengths, weaknesses, interests, and values to guide your job search strategy effectively and articulate your career goals. 💡 Adapt to Changes: Job application methods are evolving, including automated responses. Utilize networking, social media, and personalized outreach alongside traditional methods. 💡 Targeted Efforts Pay Off: Focus on quality over quantity in your job search. Target opportunities that match your skills and goals to increase response rates. 💡 Communicate Value Clearly: Emphasize relevant accomplishments and skills that demonstrate your ability to contribute to the organization's success, using clear and concise language and formatting. 💡 Seek Support: Take advantage of resources like career coaches, workshops, online platforms, networking, and mentors to improve your job search and interview strategies. 💡 Continuous Improvement: Reflect on your approach to job searching and applications, prioritizing quality, seeking feedback, and exploring new strategies to enhance your success.

Transform your resume from a lackluster laundry list into a strategic success story! You don't just do tasks; you make things happen. Picture this: Steven, swamped in job applications, no call-backs. Then, a resume revamp. We shifted focus from job duties to achievements. Suddenly, the document transformed - portraying Steven as not just an employee doing tasks, but a professional bringing game-changing results. Let's zoom in on one alteration. Instead of the mundane 'Managed sales team', Steven's resume now boasted 'Drove 35% increase in sales by leading and motivating a team of 10'. See the difference? It's about the impact YOU can make! And this is not limited to Steven, it could be your story. A resume is more than a series of jobs. It's a compilation of your triumphs, your growth, your potential. If there's one tip I'd give, it's this: Omit the generic, embrace the specific. Highlight what you achieved, and how you can replicate that success. So, how will you rewrite your professional story?

Working at Boeing, it was common to receive at least 300 applicants in a day! If you're currently on the job hunt and feeling lost in the shuffle, let me share some insights from the hiring trenches and offer some tips to help you navigate this process. Hot Take Aways: 🚀 Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) vary in complexity. Don't be discouraged by a rejection; each system operates differently. You were likely rejected early on by the system and not the team. 🚀 Timing matters. Applying early can significantly impact your chances of landing an interview, even if you're a strong candidate. Jobs will often close without notice as well. For instance, we are only legally required to post a job for 3 days. So don't wait to apply! 🚀 Many take the time to review applications manually and don't rely solely on ATS keywords to filter candidates. For sure, the hiring manager ISN'T. Resume content matters. 🚀 Always follow up with an email or LinkedIn message to express your interest in a role. Further, follow up on other tasks like interview scheduling, prep calls, feedback, etc! Yes, more than once is fine! I often worked with 6-900 active candidates and things simply fall through. I would often start a task to be pulled away. I LOVED when candidates followed up and reminded me or asked the status of pending actions! 🚀 Consider supplementing your application with a portfolio, website, or pitch deck to showcase your skills and experience. This helps tremendously! Be sure it looks professional and is free of grammatical errors. 🚀 Keep a close eye on company career sites and set up alerts for new openings to apply early in the process. Not all jobs get pushed to Indeed/LinkedIn/Other, and setting up for notifications on the company job site can allow you to be the very first to apply! 🚀 Don't underestimate the power of networking. Attend industry events, connect with professionals on LinkedIn, and reach out to alumni or contacts at companies of interest. Building relationships can lead to insider knowledge and potential job referrals. 🚀 If you've been rejected in the past, don't be afraid to reach out to recruiters or hiring managers for future roles. Seriously, I had someone apply to over 40 of my roles and we FINALLY found their perfect position and hired them!! It did take 3 months of their consistent application. 🚀 Stay resilient. Finding a perfect match for both is hard and believe me, job details will never give a candidate enough to tell if they are that perfect fit. 🚀 In addition to technical qualifications, emphasize your soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities BY showcasing them in your communications with the team and by examples in resume, NOT LISTS. Hope this helps! Looking for a role in aerospace engineering, or aircraft maintenance? Drop your resume here: dropbox@aerospacetg.com to have our team dedicate a search for jobs tailored to you!