Searching for a job isn't what it used to be. At one time you had to actually get up and go to wherever you wanted to apply and actually meet someone face to face and fill out a resume or an application.
Nowadays whenever you go into a store and ask for an application you'll usually get this response, "Oh, everything is online. Just go to our website and......." yada yada yada.
Well as easy as that makes it for their human resources people, it's not very easy on the person applying. Why? Because applying online is cold and impersonal. You don't actually meet anyone. There's no chance of making a good impression. All you are to them is a white document that's doing everything it can in it's desperation to impress them. There is no dress to impress. There's no winning smile or firm handshake. What are we supposed to do? What can we possibly write on that document that will grab their attention?
I for one am sure that I can make a far better impression in person than my word document can. Should I put a riddle at the top of my resume and then say the solution is at the bottom? How can I get them to actually look at mine and not just hit delete because it's just another white screen?
Let me apply in person. Let me shake your hand and smile while I look you straight in the eye. If you have any questions I can answer them right then and there. Don't send me to the hopeless dead end of applying online.
Sincerely,
Job Hunter
I'm on the same side as you currently (searching) and partially agree. I've seen some of both sides- I've interned in and am trying to get a full time HR gig. As an applicant I hate the ATS online stuff. As a realist though I know it needs to be there. At least with all online, you (should) get at least a form acknowledgment/rejection letter... in person you'll just get "we'll get back to you" and nothing. I blame lawyers as to why we can't do it the way you want. I'll message you more details.
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