How long do you actually spend reviewing the job posting? If your answer is less than 60 seconds, it’s time to invest more time and attention! Spend More Than 60 Seconds Reviewing the Job Posting Today’s job seekers often rush through job postings, but with strains on talent acquisition/recruiters, remote work trends, and a greater […]
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How long do you actually spend reviewing the job posting? If your answer is less than 60 seconds, it’s time to invest more time and attention!
Spend More Than 60 Seconds Reviewing the Job Posting
Today’s job seekers often rush through job postings, but with strains on talent acquisition/recruiters, remote work trends, and a greater emphasis on skills, careful review of the job posting is more important than ever.
Make sure you take the time to thoroughly review the entire job posting for keywords, job location, and qualifications.
TIP: Optimize your resume and ensure your application fits the role to help your qualifications stand out.
Applicants Are NOT Qualified
63.3% of employers said they receive too many unqualified applicants when hiring through a job board or recruiting platform according to iHire’s “2024 “State of Online Recruiting 2024“.
And there are several reasons why there are so many unqualified applicants. A 2023 survey by SHRM asked recruiters what candidates were doing wrong. Here are three potential reasons:
- Job descriptions are too broad and open to interpretation by both recruiters and applicants.
- Applicants lack an understanding of position requirements and distinctions between entry-level, intermediate, and advanced roles.
- Candidates applying to positions requiring a wide range of expertise, hoping the recruiter will identify which of their skills provide the “best fit”
I’ll add one more: Mass applying to jobs using AI tools that supposedly customize your application for each job.
The takeaway is that job seekers should spend more time reviewing qualifications and responsibilities to ensure their resume addresses the requirements requested in the job opening.
It is equally important