Blog Post: HOW FAST ARE YOU RESPONDING TO INTERVIEW REQUESTS?

 944 resumes submitted

500 applications submitted

55 interviews done

This is what the posting said:

If you meet the requirements listed above, please follow the directions below to apply for this position.

1. FILL OUT ONLINE APPLICATION AT WWW.MOMENTUMTRANS.COM
2. COME INTO OUR OFFICE BETWEEN 9AM-3PM TO INTERVIEW (Mon-Thurs only)
3. Bring picture ID

944 resumes!  Not following directions is a whole other issue but 500 applications and only 50 people bothered to come into the office. (math majors that is 10%) If you are out of work and you see instructions like these I would be down at the office immediately.  In a tight job market you must respond urgently with your head and then your feet.   The jobs were all filled and most on the first day after the posting.

Gun slinging resumes while you watch Judge Judy is not looking for a job.  You need face time with a hiring manager.  If you get invited to interview…GO.  You just may find a job.