What is an ATS, How It Works, and How to Create an ATS-Friendly Resume By: Javid Amin The job market is increasingly competitive, and with hiring managers often inundated with hundreds of applications, getting your resume noticed can be a daunting task. Enter the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)—a game-changing tool that can determine whether your resume reaches human eyes. While ATS has streamlined the hiring process for employers, it has also created challenges for job seekers who fail to optimize their resumes for this system. In this guide, we’ll cover…
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#OpenToWork: A Double-Edged Sword in Your Job Search
#OpenToWork on LinkedIn: A Counterproductive Approach? By : Javid Amin In the fiercely competitive landscape of today’s job market, individuals seeking employment are constantly exploring avenues to distinguish themselves. A prevalent method is the use of the hashtag #OpenToWork on LinkedIn, intended to signal active job-seeking status to recruiters. Despite its apparent proactiveness, this approach might have counterproductive implications for several reasons. 1. Perception of Desperation: Recruiters tend to gravitate towards candidates who are in high demand, receiving multiple job offers. Broadcasting an active job search to the entire LinkedIn…
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