January 2010
Java Online Job Search Guide
This resource page contains the best online resources for furthering your career within the Java job world.
How to Make a Resume to Get the Job: Preparation is Everything
Why are you writing a resume?
Before you begin writing, take some time for introspection and determine why you are writing this in the first place. Where are you heading, what is the plan, what is the best job for you, who will read the resume, how will you get an interview from it?
Hiring Winds Blowing toward Referrals and Networking - Adverts and Recruiters left in the Cold
How are the bad economic times affecting the way employers hire staff? There are a few clear trends that we can see and I have decided to look at the five main ways of hiring people; adverts, recruiters, internal recruiters, networking and referral schemes to see what’s hot and what’s not. Here we go:
Advertising
When times are good, you’ll see adverts everywhere from companies screaming out for new staff. There will be the consultancy looking for “1,000 new colleagues” – basically an invitation for hopefuls to submit their details. When times are bad, you’ll see less adverts and more applicants for each role. Adverts can cost a fair bit if you choose to post them on the nation’s favorite platforms, and for the money spent you expect a decent result.
The trouble is that it’s ever so simple to send your resume out via a job board these days that less than 10% of the applicants will actually be qualified for your role. Moreover, out of the qualified candidates, you pretty much know that if they applied for your role, they probably applied for another 5-10 similar roles, so they are anything but loyal to your position.
Recruiters
Again, when times are good you will find that people with the right skills are in very high demand and can pick and choose their next opportunity. A skilled recruiter can buddy up with a candidate and gently ‘steer’ them toward your position, making sure the candidate accepts and stays with your business. Working with an experienced and shall I say persuasive recruiter is very useful when appointing a critical job function in good times.
