Do company recruiters look for US experience when they filter resumes out in the first phase?
Been looking for a job in San Diego for 5 months now and haven't received even one 'face to face' or phone interview apart from a job recruiter I met recently. And I usually do well in face to face interactions once I get past the resume selection and got that reaffirmation from this US job recruiter as well. The one thing the recruiter did say was that I don't have any US experience. Is this really a deciding factor for recruiters even after having 10 years of engineering experience and education from the UK from a very recognizable company and an equivalent 4.0 GPA degree? Me and my wife are thinking of calling it quits after another month or so. Is this a reasonable amount of time or is this being too hasty?
Your resume maybe needs a little shining up. Make YOURSELF stand out I don't know you, so I just came to this site and starting to read your comment, don't mean to intrude. Have you "expanded your horizons or are you willing to relocate?
Hello Alex
I think you guys should give it more time, especially if you're living arrangements can keep you comfortable. In my opinion checking for US experience is no different than a company checking for experience in the field applying for; I believe the concern lies in the process. Business are depending so much on this new way of interviewing that it's leaving some great people undiscovered. In this day and age it seems to be all about "who you know" instead of what you know. I have an MBA in management and all of my experience is US based; however, being faced with phone interviews and the like leaves something to be desired. Ultimately, I believe we all have our time and I would hate for you guys to give up right when the perfect job could drop into your hands. You've worked so hard. Agreeably, this is a hard road to travel but remember, persistence is the key; that's what I tell myself. Robin
Are your resumes getting through to the Hiring Manager (the person who has the power to hire you)?
Is your resume written optimally?
Are you getting any phone interviews?
If you don't get enough phone interviews, you're writing your resume wrong, here's a youtube video that helps you write your resume: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0fjkKCsM1w
or you are submitting the resume to the wrong person. Go on LinkedIn and find the HR manager. Find his/her email, and submit your resume to him/her directly. Or message the Hiring Manager. Or message someone else in the company and ask them to forward your email to to the Hiring Manager.
Make sure to get your resume directly into the Hiring Manager's Hands!
- If you are getting plenty of phone interviews, but are not moving to the next level, read this article on how to Ace Phone inteviews: http://hrnasty.com/phone-interview/
or buy this book about phone interviewing: http://www.amazon.com/How-Ace-Your-Phone-Interview-ebook/dp/B00HIFREIG
Hi Alex,
Another important tip for you is to include an 'Objective' or 'Summary' 'section at the top of your resume where you can summarize and describe your career goals and focus to work in the San Diego area. You are able to add/edit a 'Summary' section directly to your Jobcase profile. Also, I suggest submitting a cover letter with each of your applications that also includes your desire to work in the San Diego area.
Best of luck to you in your job search!
Hi Alex: That's a good question! I think recruiters have a limited amount of time when looking at resumes, so location might play into it. However, as long as you make sure your previous experiences are written in a way that makes sense for a job role you're applying for, you shouldn't have a problem.
Alex,
I've visited friends in San Diego and I've lived in the San Francisco Area. I've lived and worked in NC since 2003. My advice is to come visit the North Carolina area. They will welcome you here. My father is originally from the UK too...