Whats Taking Recruiters So Long

Whats Taking Recruiters So LongWhats Taking Recruiters So LongThree tips to help you avoid the job-search black hole with recruiters.Question When submitting a resume and applying for a job, why does it take so long before you hear any status or update? Bev L.Answer Bev, quick question for the recruiters who typically take a long time to get back, is it to tell you bad news? In that case, youre actually lucky theyre responding at allTypically, recruiters will be responsive when they want to move forward with your candidacy. However, if youre not the right fit for the job to which you applied, or they dont have an open job posting right now for which youre perfect, you probably wont hear from them.Fair or not, in the recruiting world, you are not the customer. The company filling the role the part who pays their paychecks is. And, as a result, thats the person for whom they will be responsive. So, for one, dont take it personally it has nothing to do with you, in particular. That s just how it works.Now, if youre already bewerbungsinterviewing with the company, a few things could be going onSituation 1You met with two people at the company and they love you, but the last person who has to sign off on the hire is on vacation, which can drag out the process ad nauseum. Unfortunately, this is common, especially during this time of year.Situation 2The pool of candidates has been whittled down to you and one other candidate, and the team is still debating which of you the better profile for the job is. This, too, is common, especially if the position is newly created or the existing team has recently changed players.In both of these situations, the recruiter is really at the mercy of the hiring manager and his/her team. The best thing you can do is to ask for their decision-making timeline at the end of your interview so you know when to follow up again.To avoid some of these black-hole situations with job applications, here are three things you can doMake sure y ou meet all of the must-have requirements in the job description. This isnt horse shoes you cant kind of meet almost all the requirements thats a waste of your timeand the recruiters. Nothing effective will come from it.Tailor your resume and cover letter so that your qualifications are obvious.Recruiters are incredibly busy and only quickly scan resumes ( six seconds ) before putting you in the nope vs. deserves-a-closer-look pile. If youre unsure if your resume and cover letter clearly illustrates how you meet the requirements, hand them over to a friend with a copy of the job description. It actually helps if the person is not in your line of work. If your qualifications arent easy for this person to identify, then you know its not clear enough. Take the specific key terms you see in the job description and incorporate them verbatim in the resume and cover letter, wherever possible. This will help you make it past any initial resume screenings done by recruiting software or the most entry-level HR coordinator with no knowledge of your type of work.Before you apply, check to see if you know anyone who currently works at the company. Contact them and try to get their endorsement. You might be able to put the persons name in the online application. And, sometimes, this will expedite your application ahead of others. Many companies prize their employee referrals, as its assumed the employee would only refer someone who is a good cultural fit (very important).