Job seekers do NOT read job postings. [Rant]

i will work for you lol

[kaisersozei]

I'm with you on this, Craig

Right now, I am advertising 2 open positions we have for registered nurses, they are staffing a patient education phone line. Licensure is required. I can't tell you how many people see "phone line," think "call center," and hit "Submit." It's about half of all applications.

Not to thread jack, but I have to share this. Cut & paste excerpts from one resume I received for a Nursing Manager position last week. This is honest-to-God true:


Objective
Now I've read the templates to write a resume since it's been a while
since I've done one in class and all my previous jobs never required
it. So far, going strictly to the T, I've had no luck. So I figure I
might as well talk straight from the heart. I'm more hardworking than
any other co-worker I've met. I'm ambitious and always strive to do
my best because of so. If you hire me... lets just say you'll be
surprised and happy.

Career Highlights / Qualifications
I've been from Usher at a movie theater to a CSR at a call center.
I've been trained in the customer service dept and I know how to
handle irate patrons/customers. Not to mention I have a great
personality that draws people in and coming back for more. Word by
mouth is always the best... BTW I've had some marketing classes. As
told before: "We make no guarantees" but I can make promises that I
keep.

Experience
<snipped, but it including lawn maintenance, theater usher, and grill cook>

Achievements
The Hero of my co-workers. Seriously, talk to any of the co-workers that have worked there 1+ years and see if they have heard of me

Skills
Psychology. I have learned more about people in a few semesters than a customer service rep could learn in five years, guaranteed. I have been called brilliant and genius by my teachers and pears. Although I didn't agree with Genius as a title.

Final Note
Normally I have few words to say. What can I say? I'm a man of few
words. Words can only go so far. Actions on the other hand... they
can go much farther!




I have to give him points for originality. And balls. Unfortunately, he went in the "Unqualified" bin.

[Col. Kurtz]

Originally Posted by kaisersozei

.... I have been called brilliant and genius by my teachers and pears. ...


I have to give him points for originality. And balls. Unfortunately, he went in the "Unqualified" bin.

My pears love me too!





Now, may I have the job please?

[68TriShield]

[I have been called brilliant and genius by my teachers and pears. Although I didn't agree with Genius as a title]


He has Pears calling him genius,now that's impressive.






sorry for the thread jack...

While I commiserate with you, they are only doing what they are told to do by headhunting "experts". The modus operandi today is to let an employer disqualify you, don't disqualify yourself. And personally I've reviewed
resumes from people who may not be the right fit for us, but I know somebody who is looking for that exact skill set, and I just help them out by getting it in the hands of the right peeps

[VirtualSmitty]

Originally Posted by Resipsa

While I commiserate with you, they are only doing what they are told to do by headhunting "experts". The modus operandi today is to let an employer disqualify you, don't disqualify yourself. And personally I've reviewed
resumes from people who may not be the right fit for us, but I know somebody who is looking for that exact skill set, and I just help them out by getting it in the hands of the right peeps

Yep.

[NCRadioMan]

I agree with Vic but people just don't read anymore. We have signs posted all around and in the humidor about what NOT to do and almost everyone does what we ask them not too. Same goes for the lighter shelf. We have a sign that says not to strike the lighters unless you plan on purchasing one. What do they do, strike the lighters. They are like kids and chimps. They have to touch everything.

[wrench turner 85]

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

I agree with Vic but people just don't read anymore. We have signs posted all around and in the humidor about what NOT to do and almost everyone does what we ask them not too. Same goes for the lighter shelf. We have a sign that says not to strike the lighters unless you plan on purchasing one. What do they do, strike the lighters. They are like kids and chimps. They have to touch everything.

that remind's me greg I need to pick up every sigle tat at the shop and and lick them.

[Scottw]

Originally Posted by Resipsa

While I commiserate with you, they are only doing what they are told to do by headhunting "experts". The modus operandi today is to let an employer disqualify you, don't disqualify yourself. And personally I've reviewed
resumes from people who may not be the right fit for us, but I know somebody who is looking for that exact skill set, and I just help them out by getting it in the hands of the right peeps

people are dying to get jobs,exercise some patience, you never know when it will be your turn, Craig RN.( I got my eye on you).