By Joe Redshaw
What does it say about a company that constantly has the same jobs posted?
That the company is either growing or they have quite a bit of turnover. If you get an interview definitely ask!
Who is the ideal candidate; experienced or inexperienced?
Depends on your outlook. An experienced candidate can often come in and hit the ground running, but often can be expensive. If a company does not have time to train the person, then an experienced person may be needed. But if the person is over experienced then they may become board in the role and move on sooner than later. An inexperienced person will typically need a lot of training, mentoring, coaching and guidance. However this person may stick around longer and could be more driven in the role.
What would you do if you were the applicant? How would you proceed?
If I were unemployed I would be more aggressive in my job search. Meaning I would send my resume and probably try to find out who the hiring manager was. I would reach out to them and let them know I am interested and have sent them my resume…and this is why I think I am a great fit.
If I was employed and just testing the waters, I would probably just wait to see if the company got back to me, but it all depends on the job. If it was my ultimate perfect job and you REALLY want it, then go after it.
To a certain extent your hands are tied. You can submit your resume and wait, or submit your resume and try to follow up with someone at the company to show your interest. After that, there is not much you can do but be patient and positive.
About Joe Redshaw
Joe Redshaw is the Corporate Recruiter for Gomez, the Web Performance Division of Compuware. He has been a recruiter for almost 10 years and has experience on the agency and corporate side. Joe has screened thousands of candidates and has agreed to provide NEJS his perspective on HR/Recruiter practices.
