Why hasn't the recruiter responded to my email?

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Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2011 Time: 8:00 AM

You’ve submitted your resume online and now you’re waiting for that call or email back from the recruiter. You’ve waited and waited, but still no reply to that dream job you were hoping to get. Obviously the recruiter has overlooked your exceptional resume/CV. Or did they? Here are some potential pitfalls that job seekers overlook:

Unqualified – Work experience plays a big part. It could be that the hiring company is looking for 15 years of experience and that your 10 years just doesn't cut it. It’s also possible that you didn’t read the posting closely. Job seekers sometimes tend to ignore certain stipulations; such as local candidates only or degree requirements don’t match. This is a waste of time for everyone involved as well as frustrating for a recruiter

You’re a good fit, but not ideal - Agencies get paid to find people that a company’s HR can’t and they want to make sure they hire the right person. In plenty of cases “almost,” isn’t good enough.

Ineffective communication - Sometimes recruiters don't effectively express what their client is looking for. This could be a result of the recruiter’s limitations or the client’s lack of specifying.

General e-mail subject lines - Subject lines in e-mails should reference the position you’re applying for and not a “Hi” or “Intro.” Recruiters sort through hundreds of e-mails a day and it makes life easier if he or she receives an idea about the contents of the e-mail in the subject.

Project a story - Make it easy for recruiters to find what they’re looking for. Highlight your last employer and position, tenure, and relevant bullet points. If a quick scan isn’t compelling, then it’s possible that your application will never make it beyond the inbox.

Applying for numerous positions at once – Submitting your resume to numerous jobs at once can prove rather damaging than beneficial. If a recruiter comes across the same resume while short listing for different positions, it’s almost a given that you will not be considered for any of the positions.

Misspellings - Typos may leave the impression that you don’t pay attention to detail. Triple-check your cover letter and resume.

Generic cover letters - Lack of specificity in your cover letter might come off as lazy. Compose each letter to the particular company, industry and position to which you’re applying for.

With these takeaways, make sure you cover these points before making a submission for that dream job next time.

About the Author

Anchitta Apapaskorn is the author of this article on Recruitment Thailand. Find more information on Headhunter Thailand here.

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