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To your question 'how to get through the automated resume screening', I literally just wrote a post today on Dev.to: https://dev.to/kavyaj/how-to-get-noticed-b
by kavyaj 5y ago
To your question 'how to get through the automated resume screening', I literally just wrote a post today on Dev.to:
https://dev.to/kavyaj/how-to-get-noticed-by-tech-recruiters-a1b https://dev.to/kavyaj/how-to-get-noticed-by-tech-recruiters-...
For the other points:
Firstly, I would say personalizing your application for the role you are applying for really helps. Sometimes students fresh out of college mention a ton of skills on their resumes that they only have an idea about. That wouldn't really help unless you can really contribute. Write only those skills that you're confident about and have some projects to back your claims.
Secondly, connect with people within the company that you're applying for - they needn't be the direct hiring manager but anyone who can give you some reference, some insights would really help you get an edge over the other candidates. You can find folks on LinkedIn, Twitter or other public platforms to connect.
Hope this helps and good luck for your search!
- savant_penguin 5y ago"reach out to key decision makers in the company you're applying for." I'd be really concerned the decision maker would not consider this proactive but rather creepy
- cocoflunchy 5y agoNo hiring manager will be finding a dev candidate reaching out creepy. The worst that can happen would be to be redirected to HR.
- mrsuprawsm 5y agoI am a hiring manager and I would find it creepy and mildly annoying. Most companies have formal application processes for a reason.
- itsrajju 5y agoConnecting to people already working in the company really helps. Pitch yourself to them and they might agree to provide you with an internal referral: it's an excellent way to jump the queue in the hiring pipeline.
- ghaff 5y agoReferrals are (or should be--I know some will refer any and all for the referral bonus) really intended to refer someone you have some first-hand experience with. I'm going to refer someone out of the blue to the company job site.