Job Search Tip: Careful Applying for Positions That Don't Exist!

When you're applying for a position, your are often competing against lots of job seekers applying for the same job. You need to make sure that you put your best foot forward! One of the most frequent slip-ups in this process is applying for a position that doesn't exist at the company!

We get TONS of resumes and cover letters where the job seeker applies for a job title that doesn't even exist at the company! We get many responses for our Environmental Specialist position where the job seeker lists the position as an "Environmental Scientist". Or, if we're hiring a Marketing Specialist, some job seekers will list Marketing Assistant or Marketing Coordinator.

This can show one of two things....you are either a) not taking the time to personalize your response to the company and may be using the same cover letter you used to apply to XYZ Corporation...or b) you're not paying attention!

I'm not saying we won't look at the resumes, but if we have a lot of interest in a particular position, those who show that they've taken the time to get things right in their resume submission will stand out against those who didn't.