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One challenge associated with using online job boards is that in many cases, these online boards don't facilitate easy follow-up once you have applied for a position and your resume has been sent. Ideally, you want to know the name of the hiring manager who is reviewing your resume, so that you can contact her if there is no feedback after sending your resume. Unfortunately, the hiring manager's name is often omitted on online job boards. Job seekers who call hiring companies hoping to get this information often find that it is not divulged.
There is a solution to this problem, but it is far from ideal. If you haven't gotten any feedback from the hiring company two weeks after having responded to its listing on an online job board, it's recommended that you send a follow-up email to the email address to which you sent your resume. In this email, indicate your continued interest in the position. This approach lacks the punch of contacting someone directly, but it does remind the hiring company that you are still on the radar.
Transcending Online Job Boards
Fortunately, online job boards are not the only option available to executives in search of new positions. A superior alternative involves working with a career management firm such as The Barrett Group. These firms offer a wide range of services, all designed to help executives develop and implement effective job-search strategies.
The Barrett Group has been in business since 1990. We offer personalized service, with programs that have the flexibility to move from career counseling through life coaching. Get the most effective help in your job search by sending us an email today.
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