For those of you interviewing or who already have a new job, can you share some tips on how you got there? Most jobs have 200+ applicants so standing out is key.
Do you change your resume to match the job description? Do you have a great cover letter? Or is it more about connections? Please share :) thank you!!
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I find a lot of the "LinkedIn inspirational post"-style advice, such as "put your heart and soul into each application" and "apply to 5 companies, not 50" to be ineffective in the current market. Cast a wide net. If every job opening is receiving 200 applications, then apply to 200+ jobs. Slam that easy apply button. Unless you really like a place, don't bother with cover letters. Fill your resume with keywords to get past ATS/AI bots that scan your resume, and focus on getting your resume on as many pairs of eyeballs as possible. I had the best success during my job search when I said "f— it" and just started applying to anything vaguely related to what I did at XOM. Once you start getting results back, then you can afford to be picky and find a company match you really like.
One of the keys for getting selected for an interview in today’s world is being able to pass the robo filtering some companies use.
A cover sheet can help With that. List (Use bullets) core competencies that you possess. If you’re looking at a Project Management position, make sure you list that as a core competency. Facilities Engineer, list Facility Engineering, etc.
Casting a wide net is a great method. Suggest looking outside of O&G and even looking in different cities if that’s an option.
Right management was a bit slow to start (logistics took about 2-3 weeks before I had access) for me so I went ahead and updated my resume myself. I had several trusted coworkers review and give feedback, polished it.
Then I went on a mad application spree once my resume was in shape. I applied to ~250 positions. As long as I met about 70% of a job description requirements, I applied. I didn't bother changing my resume to match the job description, I was casting a 'wide net' so to speak. Unless you have a job you really want, then maybe you could try tailoring. I also didn't bother with a cover letter. But again, maybe if you have your eye on a really desirable position, you can do a cover letter. I did update my LinkedIn and connected to as many people as possible (old coworkers, old alumni in other companies, even "cold" contacting people in companies I was interested in - especially HR recruiters and alumni of my school)
But my strategy was to apply to as many potential jobs as possible, as quickly as possible, and see who is interested. Then narrow it down from there. I tried to apply to my top companies/positions first so they had a bit more time to get back to me vs less desirable companies/jobs.
You're probably going to need to be patient for the first 1-4 weeks after you started applying. Unless you're super lucky, you may land something really quick but at least for me, I had to wait about 2 weeks before I started getting requests for interviews. But once the requests started, they piled on so then I was pretty busy interviewing.
I would say once you get RightManagement to finally onboard you to their program, there are some really good resources you can use.
Just to clarify, RM in most cases does not look for a job in its clients. RM provides the tools and some coaching on how to land your next job. With that said, it entirely depends on the client whether or not he/she is proactive in the job search process. I've been using RM for 2 months now with no such luck. I've been severely ExxonMobilized that I lost specialized skills needed outside of ExxonMobil. When I file for state unemployment benefits in Nov, I will try to find other much low-level jobs.
Agree with @prm+17aCtXul
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I used the Right Management company associated with my 3-month / no-lawsuit option.
Sent them my 6-year old resume - gave them some verbal updates.
They were on my case.
Three days later they'd landed me a job - sight unseen.
Not even a pee-test.