Comments on: Job Hunting Using The Bachelor Mentality http://www.careerjockey.org/job-hunting-using-the-bachelor-mentality/ Ride you career hard so it doesn't ride you Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:43:31 +0000 hourly 1 By: Israel Garcia http://www.careerjockey.org/job-hunting-using-the-bachelor-mentality/comment-page-1/#comment-367 Israel Garcia Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:52:22 +0000 http://www.careerjockey.org/?p=1771#comment-367 I've never seen the Bachelor Orietta,so I have a very little idea of the whole conversation, though I think I got the point. Anyway, I'll try to contribute with my grain of sand... In my opinion, managers should hire by attitude, ability and the things they've put in practise, not just getting the people by overlooking candidates' resume. I'd like to act as a COFIDIS (a worldwide insurance-finance company based on France) They just look at your resume when you have already joined the company, isn't nice? However, we should be ready for everything "we have to hunt with the wolves and run with the sheep" Hope this makes sense Great post though. I’ve never seen the Bachelor Orietta,so I have a very little idea of the whole conversation, though I think I got the point. Anyway, I’ll try to contribute with my grain of sand…

In my opinion, managers should hire by attitude, ability and the things they’ve put in practise, not just getting the people by overlooking candidates’ resume. I’d like to act as a COFIDIS (a worldwide insurance-finance company based on France) They just look at your resume when you have already joined the company, isn’t nice?

However, we should be ready for everything “we have to hunt with the wolves and run with the sheep”

Hope this makes sense

Great post though.

]]> By: Adriana http://www.careerjockey.org/job-hunting-using-the-bachelor-mentality/comment-page-1/#comment-362 Adriana Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:53:26 +0000 http://www.careerjockey.org/?p=1771#comment-362 Ori, this is your best piece yet! I love the comparison to the Bachelor. It painted a clear picture on how to prepare yourself competitively and ways to get someone's attention. The only part that does not apply is the part where a person takes the Bachelor's/Hiring Manager's choice personally. It's business, not personal. If you don't get the first job, you move on with your head held high, and keep on going. The situation has to work for both parties, so perhaps the first opportunity that doesn't work out just isn't meant to be. Ori, this is your best piece yet! I love the comparison to the Bachelor. It painted a clear picture on how to prepare yourself competitively and ways to get someone’s attention. The only part that does not apply is the part where a person takes the Bachelor’s/Hiring Manager’s choice personally. It’s business, not personal. If you don’t get the first job, you move on with your head held high, and keep on going. The situation has to work for both parties, so perhaps the first opportunity that doesn’t work out just isn’t meant to be.

]]> By: Walter "mercado" Adam http://www.careerjockey.org/job-hunting-using-the-bachelor-mentality/comment-page-1/#comment-353 Walter "mercado" Adam Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:27:12 +0000 http://www.careerjockey.org/?p=1771#comment-353 Hey Ori! I liken my job hunting experience more to 'American Idol' for the following reasons/analogies: * More episodes (rounds) than the 'Bachelor', but a little less drama or crying * I've run into more Simon Cowells than I would have prefered (too much non-constructive feedback and too judgemental!) * Friends like you are always there for a kind word and support; my own personal Paula Abdul One major difference is that I wish the American public would be the final vote caster for my job because these hiring managers have no eye for talent! Keep fighting the good fight! Give 'em hell! Hey Ori!
I liken my job hunting experience more to ‘American Idol’ for the following reasons/analogies:
* More episodes (rounds) than the ‘Bachelor’, but a little less drama or crying
* I’ve run into more Simon Cowells than I would have prefered (too much non-constructive feedback and too judgemental!)
* Friends like you are always there for a kind word and support; my own personal Paula Abdul
One major difference is that I wish the American public would be the final vote caster for my job because these hiring managers have no eye for talent! Keep fighting the good fight! Give ‘em hell!

]]> By: Orietta http://www.careerjockey.org/job-hunting-using-the-bachelor-mentality/comment-page-1/#comment-351 Orietta Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:05:54 +0000 http://www.careerjockey.org/?p=1771#comment-351 Thanks, Jessica, look forward to connecting with you. Antonio - you got it (and get me)! Love the "eye in the manager/beholder" perspective. Diana - may you make it to the final rose! Carrie - kudos for your creativity, follow through and persistence. Better to be at the 80% versus 20%. I got a note from another who said "I stripped at an interview once and got the "thorns". I say to that, a rose is still a rose, so keep looking! Thanks, Jessica, look forward to connecting with you.

Antonio – you got it (and get me)! Love the “eye in the manager/beholder” perspective.

Diana – may you make it to the final rose!

Carrie – kudos for your creativity, follow through and persistence. Better to be at the 80% versus 20%.

I got a note from another who said “I stripped at an interview once and got the “thorns”. I say to that, a rose is still a rose, so keep looking!

]]> By: Carrie Corcoran http://www.careerjockey.org/job-hunting-using-the-bachelor-mentality/comment-page-1/#comment-338 Carrie Corcoran Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:11:22 +0000 http://www.careerjockey.org/?p=1771#comment-338 I love your analogy. I too watch the Bachelor, hate to admit it and my husband thinks it is trash TV. I'm not sure how creative my approach was but it has gotten me in the door 80% of the time. I applied for a job with a start up company that I found on the Monster board. I researched the company, found the CEO's name and address and put together a cover letter and resume (touched on everything that they were looking for stated in the job description in resume or cover letter). I dropped these off in person for the CEO. After I dropped the information off I submitted my resume through Monster. I figured it would be a double whammy for them. My tactics were effective. I had two screening interviews on the phone, met with the CEO and the VP of Business Development and within 7 days was offered the job. They told me that 300 had submitted resumes, they interviewed three and I was always the top candidate. I continue to do this with anything that I am truly interested in and I would say it works 80% of the time. I have tried this once since my last layoff and have not had any results. If at first you don't succeed...try try again and again and again. I love your analogy. I too watch the Bachelor, hate to admit it and my husband thinks it is trash TV.

I’m not sure how creative my approach was but it has gotten me in the door 80% of the time. I applied for a job with a start up company that I found on the Monster board. I researched the company, found the CEO’s name and address and put together a cover letter and resume (touched on everything that they were looking for stated in the job description in resume or cover letter). I dropped these off in person for the CEO. After I dropped the information off I submitted my resume through Monster. I figured it would be a double whammy for them. My tactics were effective. I had two screening interviews on the phone, met with the CEO and the VP of Business Development and within 7 days was offered the job. They told me that 300 had submitted resumes, they interviewed three and I was always the top candidate. I continue to do this with anything that I am truly interested in and I would say it works 80% of the time.

I have tried this once since my last layoff and have not had any results. If at first you don’t succeed…try try again and again and again.

]]> By: Diana E. De Arce http://www.careerjockey.org/job-hunting-using-the-bachelor-mentality/comment-page-1/#comment-337 Diana E. De Arce Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:21:08 +0000 http://www.careerjockey.org/?p=1771#comment-337 I've never watch The Bachelor, but, apparently, I'm a contestant. You hit the nail right on the head! I’ve never watch The Bachelor, but, apparently, I’m a contestant.

You hit the nail right on the head!

]]> By: Antonio Rivera http://www.careerjockey.org/job-hunting-using-the-bachelor-mentality/comment-page-1/#comment-336 Antonio Rivera Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:46:56 +0000 http://www.careerjockey.org/?p=1771#comment-336 I love the comparison to The Bachelor (I am not a fan). However, you are once again right on. You must search, apply and be selected. Only the best will do. The only issue I have is that like beauty, the best is in the eye of the hiring manager. As an applicant you meet the requirements to the 'T' but are not selected. You wonder, what is that hiring manager really looking for? Where is the feedback? Press on! I love the comparison to The Bachelor (I am not a fan). However, you are once again right on. You must search, apply and be selected. Only the best will do. The only issue I have is that like beauty, the best is in the eye of the hiring manager. As an applicant you meet the requirements to the ‘T’ but are not selected. You wonder, what is that hiring manager really looking for? Where is the feedback? Press on!

]]> By: Jessica Garvar http://www.careerjockey.org/job-hunting-using-the-bachelor-mentality/comment-page-1/#comment-334 Jessica Garvar Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:16:30 +0000 http://www.careerjockey.org/?p=1771#comment-334 I miss your content on Jobing.com! This was so right on! :) I miss your content on Jobing.com! This was so right on! :)

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