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When the Offer Does Not Come

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Job Search Video

"Your Resume Objective Section"

Many resumes that jobseekers use are missing the most important feature. A specific objective. If your resume doesn't tell employers exactly what you're looking for, then how are they supposed to know? For help crafting a quality objective, check out our one-minute-video tip:

www.CollegeGrad.com/job-search-videos/your-resume-objective-section.shtml

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Job Search Tip of the Week, by Brian Krueger, author of "College Grad Job Hunter," the #1 book for entry level job search:

"When the Offer Does Not Come"

There is no worse feeling in your job search than finding out you did not get the job. Whether by mail, phone, or e-mail, the message always seems the same (and probably is, since most companies use form letters for candidate rejection).

But all is not lost! Before you start papering your walls with rejection letters, consider the following "resurrection" idea.

The Rejection Reversal Technique
You go to your mailbox, hoping for mail. And there it is. A thin envelope bearing the return address of the company you interviewed with last week. A rejection letter. Not exactly the kind of mail you were anticipating. Rejection can be difficult to bear, especially when it comes from the employer you were interested in pursuing. However, you can use this as an opportunity to grow, learn, and possibly reverse the rejection.

Upon receipt of a rejection letter, immediately call the person who wrote the letter and request feedback. “What was I lacking in meeting your needs?” Then listen closely. If you are provided with a valid area of lacking, take note of it and politely thank the manager for taking time to speak with you. However, if the answer is based on an incorrect assumption, you may have an opportunity to correct the error. For example, if the manager states that you did not have a high enough GPA for their requirements and you simply failed to put your GPA on your resume, you have the potential for a turnaround.

A recent example of a turnaround occurred when a student friend of mine received a form letter rejection after the company-site interview. She was very interested in the company and had been certain that an offer would be made. When she called to inquire as to the reason, she was told that the position required that the person be available for travel in the first two years. “But I am available to travel. In fact, I would love to travel.” Her contact seemed puzzled, but promised to get back to her. When the contact called back, he explained that one of the managers had written on an interview form, “Will not travel or relocate.” She explained that while she wanted to remain in the metropolitan area, she was more than willing to travel as needed for the position. What had been a simple interview misunderstanding had almost cost her the position. The company reassessed and made her the job offer by the end of the following day.

As difficult as this call may seem, it can produce excellent results. Minimally, you can learn about an area of deficiency which you can correct for the next employer. Maximally, it can provide you with the opportunity to reverse what would have otherwise been a dead end.

Next newsletter: "The Isolation Technique"

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Education Center

"Hot Industries: Science & Engineering"

From teaching to engineering, robust career opportunities always seem to await the technically or scientifically savvy. While the job market as a whole tends to fluctuate, there's no denying that there's a large societal push for newer, better, sleeker technology, not to mention biomedical breakthroughs. Areas such as civil, mechanical, electrical, and materials engineering are booming, and there's always a demand for qualified science teachers and professors.

Earning advanced degrees is always a boost to your resume, but it's particularly important in science and engineering. While many entry-level jobs require only a bachelor's degree, more lucrative positions typical require master's or doctorate degrees. This is particularly true for those hoping to become managers or find their niche in research and development. While a master's degree in a field like engineering management will boost advancement opportunities at cutting-edge companies and firms, a PhD can land you a position in a prestigious laboratory or university.

Browse Top Engineering Programs:

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- Job Search Book Online

There are at least two other entry level Web sites that offer books on job searching, proclaming that they will tell you everything you need to know about entry level job search.

However, there is a very important point about these books they don't mention up front: they cost money.

At CollegeGrad.com, we give you two things they don't:

  1. The #1 entry level job search book ("College Grad Job Hunter").
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It's that simple. So don't buy the hype. Read the real information you need for FREE:

http://www.CollegeGrad.com/book

Don't ever pay for books or reports or resources of lower quality when you can access the very best quality information for free.

P.S. Yes, you can buy "College Grad Job Hunter" in hardcopy format as well at Amazon.com for $15 (actually, 30% off that price), but the online version is better. Why? Because the version at Amazon.com is being continually updated at CollegeGrad.com. So the most current version of the book is actually the online, free version.


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