Here is the way it seems to be. With the current job hiring manager choices, there is an approximate window from age twenty to forty-five that you are considered 'employable', then ageism becomes an issue and the managers lose their mind when they find out that one is over forty-five. They get to use the excuse that they 'found a more qualified' candidate and it is impossible to prove otherwise. I lack faith in hr to stand behind a candidate, when the order of loyalty is company management, maybe employees and maybe job seekers.

The problem with being twenty, it is impossible to have five years experience to even qualify for the positions posted. Would you be interested in an unpaid internship or volunteer for a position? We will use this in consideration when you reach our required experience level, .... but we will not guarantee anything. Saying you say yes and they get to use you for every crappy little job and treat you as a third class citizen, you have to burn five years with the hope of becoming employable at their standards, if they remember. So, even with these purposely inflated estimations, that only leaves twenty years of productive employment.

Few companies are loyal anymore, the numbers prove it. At some point you have maxed out the intended pay scale and they look for their next victim, because there is a continual supply of twenty-somethings needing a job to survive and they are going to take advantage of that cheap supply.

So the question remains, how are you going to handle becoming unemployed when you have another twenty, or so, years before you can consider on 'retiring' on much less than you needed to survive with social security? Yes, you can and will supplement your retirement with your savings, because you will have to and be forced to because politicians chose to enact the law that you had to. Like they have any perception of reality. All I can say is plan well, you have to take care of yourself and your family. In the end that's all you have.

Tailoring Your Resume

Using a generic resume for the job search may not achieve the results that will get you the job. To get the best results possible, you should cater your resume for the specific job and company that youre applying to.

The only problem is that you’re not sure how to create a job specific resume. With a little time and energy, here are a few ways you can revise your current resume to fit that particular role:

Study the Job Posting for Keywords. A great way to get the hiring managers attention and make the prospective employer feel that you are truly qualified for the position is by studying their job posting. By doing this you can find company-specific skills, job titles, jargon, certifications, and other keywords to be included in your resume.

For example, if you are applying for a position in healthcare, you might notice words like “imaging” and “pharma” show up in the job posting. It is a good idea to add these and other relevant words to your resume because they apply widely to the field.

Visit the Company’s Website. Once you’ve studied the job posting for relevant keywords to use in your resume, it is a good idea to visit the company’s website. There you can learn even more about how the company’s goals can fit in with your specific career goals.

Some important information to look for on the website includes the company’s values, mission statement, and even their organizational culture. This information can help you better describe who you are, what you’re looking for, and how you think you can enhance their business with your skills and personality.

Strategically Combine Action Words and Keywords. Using action words in your job specific resume is just as important as incorporating the keywords you’ve found through the job posting and website. In fact, the action words and keywords work together in your resume to create a picture of the type of employee you are likely to be.

For example, if you were responsible for the success of a major ad campaign at your previous employer then try to describe it by saying that you “developed and executed an intense 9-month ad campaign with the marketing team that resulted in a $1.2 million year-end profit increase.” The action words in this example were “developed” and “executed” and the keywords were “ad campaign” and “marketing team.”

Place Critical Job-Related Skills at the Top. Doing this helps with the recruiters or anyone reading your resume. These people go through hundreds of applications daily, so to save time they only look at key areas of your resume, and if they don’t find what they’re looking for in that first scan—you’re out. The first thing they look at is your resume summary, so make it a point to include all the job-related skills there.

Revamp Work History Bullet Points. You've got three options to do this:

1. Rearrange the bullet points you've got so the ones with the keywords that match the job posting are on the top. This is the easiest way to tailor your resume to a job ad, but it only works if those keywords are already in your resume in the first place.

2. Write new bullet points.

3. Think of another way to reframe the tasks or accomplishments so the skills or keywords in the job posting are highlighted.

Don’t Forget to Add Quantifiable Data. A targeted resume won't work if you can't show proof of your skills, so use numbers whenever possible to provide a measurable evidence of your value as an applicant.

For example, if you're a writer, use open rates, click-through rates, social shares, and inbound links, as these are some of the well-known metrics that companies use when gauging a writer’s skill.

For other jobs, these metrics might include time saved, money earned, sales quotas, or customer satisfaction ratings.

Final Review. Read your resume from top to bottom or have a friend read it for you. Have them check for the following:

Is it clear that you’re qualified for the job?

If your resume and a printout of the job posting are compared side by side, can the person reading it immediately see the qualifications listed in the job posting? If they can’t, then you need to tailor your resume to the job a bit more, which means adding more keywords or going beyond the qualifications summary. In some cases, you might be using a cluttered resume template that makes your application difficult to read. The goal here is to create a close match when your resume is compared directly to the job posting.

You've just learned how to tailor a resume to a job. Using relevant keywords along with suitable action words and getting a good feel for the companies’ culture on their website – will help you write a great job specific resume.

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Would love somreactions to this. In Healthcare Revenue Cycle for 30 yrs. Laid off 2/15 of 2019 out of work since then. When I left NY 5 yrs ago I was making $21.45 an hr. With that large health system over 10 yrs. Had a job w a health system here in NC for 2 and a half yrs. Was laid off took another job I utterly hated for $17.50 an hr stayed 14 months left that job for what I thought was a better oppotunity $18 an hr the staffing company lied the company I was contracted with lied saying no mass layoffs 8 months later we were laid off. Now I am working for a company that gives no benefits till 90 days no PTO till 180 days. If your caught w a cell phone immediate firing. Not allowed any pens and paper at your desk. No drawers at the desk and they provide no ammenities for thier employees not even a paper cup for water. Cant eat anything at your desk. You dont even get paid for federal holidays until 180 days in. A stinking half hr lunch. All these wonderful benefits for $11.00 an hour WTF.

I got a job a job at the Hampton inn doing house keeping they pay $7.75 in hour I am traveling 25 mins there and back home 5 days a week I am wondering if it is worth keeping or found another job.

Is this a full time job? How is the pay like? Looking for full time job.

I have accepted a job offer for 10k a year less than I make at my current job. My current boss has asked me to stay saying "the company needs me or it will fail". The work culture is toxic, unorganized and chaotic. The new job seems better, less responsibility, 30 min longer commute. I feel guilty and have considered staying. Everyone in my life is pushing me to quit this place, but I feel as though its for selfish reasons. I. just dont know what to do. Current job pros: more money, less commute, a lot lf vacation, very flexible hours, can leave work early if needed and minimal supervision. New job pros: job function with less responsibility.

#resignation #toxic #salary

So I am looking to get a new job. I had 2 interviews and followed up with Thank you card, without harassing the interviewers (Advice #1 always get a business card). I finally got the call from HR giving me the position. I was Koolaid smiles and jumping up and down. The job involved assisting management and lots of traveling without compensation for milage. I was a 25% PAY CUT for a lot more work. I asked if they had a sign-on bonus or could they meet me 1/2 way. BIG FAT NO! so my question to the collective could I have done better or did I make a mistake?

Hey guys,

So, I was just offered a position with an organization who offered a pretty decent salary. I did not start yet as the first orientation is next week. I should be excited and anticipating starting right?

Well, this is the paradox. As I was unemployed for about 3 months applying to almost any everything, every day, for like 90 days Lol, those seeds must have started to sprout. I just was contacted for another position for a company where the position is more in line with my scope of work the pay significantly more and I am really excited about the possibility working there. As it is a school, potentially, my son would be able to attend also and this financially would be more beneficial.

The question I have to you guys is, how do you tell, or let them know In an interview that you were offered a position and the salary is really competitive? Or, do you even let them know? Will that turn them off and not continue the interview?

I never experienced this before so I'm really confused as to what to do. Can you guys help or give any recommendations?

Thanks in advance, Charles

So I got a new job 3 months ago and still love it. It's a sales service repersenative position with a class A cdl. It's local and I'm home every day early afternoon. This job has changed my family's life. It literally was a $40,000 a year raise from my last job of 10 years. I am grateful and feel very fortunate to have this job. I know the struggle is real out there and I just want to send my blessings to you in Hope's you to will find a job that not only you love, but will financially take care of your family like mine. My daughter is young but she understands the values of life and I love her for that.

Cheers, to a successful future to all...

Picture of my daughter attached #dreamjob #family #future