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“I keep applying to jobs but I never get a response.” Maybe the reason is you? Maybe you didn’t prioritise quality and attention to detail while applying? I recently put out ads for hiring a video editor and channel manager. The ads clearly said that applicants should separately email me mentioning why they think they’re a good fit for the job (and certain other details). Got hundreds of applications. Do you know how many made the effort to email? Just 3%. It is so surprising that if one has even a little attention to detail, they could get in top 3%. And attention to detail breeds a quality mindset which you then end up using everywhere, be it in your job application or your work or your day to day life. No points for guessing which candidates I ended up hiring.
I have lost count the number of times applicants call me “Megha” - if you can’t pay attention to my name, how will you pay attention to the job? Easy eliminations.
Great insight! What specific details do you look for in a job application that shows attention to detail?
You raise a valid point! Following application instructions and tailoring one's message definitely shows initiative. It's a competitive job market, so every little detail, proactiveness, and a touch of creativity counts.
Aniruddha Sahoo Hope you are in the top 3%
Fascinating how a little bespoke approach can be useful in hiring the right candidate. 🙌
Aniruddha Sahoo I hope you mailed.
It is attention to these finer details that gets the work done. I'm afraid people are either too lazy or too bored or too scared to go that extra mile Abhijeet Mukherjee
This is a great point! Standing out in a crowded application pool requires effort and personalization.
Attention to detail: The unsung hero of job applications! 🎯
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7moDisagree. The simpler explanation is that there is usually supply vs demand mismatch, combined with biases (pedigree, gender, race, experience, supposed seniority). I've seen candidates who went above and beyond in their applications get rejected because they either were not the "right fit" (subjective) or because of per-conceived notions of what a great applicant should be.