Here’s a breakdown of where most people get ruled out, in a few seconds
-LinkedIn
Usually the very first thing HMs look at when given a referral, or when searching for talent on their own.
How do candidates present and package themselves to the world?
LinkedIn helps give a good idea of their interests, and many HMs will look for common connections that could be used as a reference.
On average, I’ll eliminate 1-2% of applications here. It’s pretty rare.
-Resume
This is where I’ll spend the bulk of my time, and where I’m assuming you’ve put your best, and most up-to-date effort.
I’ll check your qualifications, and understand what you’re passionate about (motivation is big). The main thing I assess is value…do you look for it, create it, deliver it?
Do you have quantifiable results that proves to me you understand how important this is?
I’ll eliminate 60-70% of applications (that actually make it to me) during this step.
-Submitted Materials
Once I’ve narrowed down the