Have you ever wondered why many employers never bother to send you a formal “regret” letter regarding your unsuccessful job application? Some even tell you in advance before you even begin to apply, that should you not hear from them consider your job application unsuccessful.
Now, lets breakdown what is really happening in the background so that you know:
- There is a long line, I mean a really long list of candidates internally within those companies, “eyeing” the very same jobs that are advertised online. And these internal candidates have an added advantage because they are familiar with the job specifications, the company culture and they may have some junior experience related to that role.
- Employers also want to save costs by considering internal candidates because its “cheaper” in terms of recruitment costs but choose to advertise externally as protocol to follow fair labour practices.
- Remember the internet, it can be accessed by millions of people at the same time, so any vacancy that has been advertised online, it also has a long list of potential external candidates applying for the very same position. So many employers avoid going through millions of resumes and interviews that could be very costly and time consuming thus change to considering internal candidates.
- Some employers post jobs online and forget to remove the job ad online once the vacancy has been filled internally. This results in more people still continuing to apply for the same vacancies.
So really applying for a job online, is like “gambling” or playing the “lottery” – you might or you might not be successful, even if you are fully qualified for that job.
So what is the solution here, you might ask? Okay, here is want you need to do:
- Go visit that company before applying for their online post – You can visit that employer in order request to an appointment with Human Resources Officer requesting some clarity around the job specification of the job advertised online. This will give you an opportunity to meet the recruiter and also give them a first time impression about you are a suitable candidate. You also have the chance of building a temporary relationship with the Human Resources Officer especially if you managed to “woo” likes from him or her. You can control the direction of that appointment in your favour and personally hand over your resume directly to Human Resources Officer.
- Video: Send that prospect employer an HD video about yourself, why you will be a suitable candidate for the job and highlighting what value you will bring for their organization. Just get hold of the direct email address of the recruiter within that company.
- Free Networking – found out if the prospective company has any sales networking session held around in your area where they are marketing their products or services. If so, invite yourself and get to socialize with influential employees of that company who could put a good word for you when you apply for the position.
- Or you could simply volunteer to work for them for free – trust me , many companies don’t mind a free hand to assist them. By doing this you are able to get an opportunity to present your valuable skills to the prospective employer.
So, the next time you apply for a vacancy online and clicking the submit button – don’t be surprised by the “silence” from the prospect employer.
Or you can simply stop applying posts online and use your high income skill to become an entrepreneur.
Article written by: @meslane 2019
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