We’ve been working through a fair amount of initial sourcing activities the past week or so and I’ve come across something that catches my attention.\u00a0 I’m seeing more and more posted resume\/cover letters that state what a candidate is not looking for in their next position.<\/p>\n
No telemarketing positions.<\/p>\n
No work-at-home schemes.<\/p>\n
Not interested in travel.<\/p>\n
Must have benefit plan or not interested.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
I understand the desire to be focused in a job search, but I notice a negative effect when I read through these types of statements.\u00a0 Immediately, I start thinking about what other restrictions may be part of this candidate’s baggage.<\/p>\n
I suspect there are many companies out there approaching any new resume listing with the chance to become a millionaire by selling weight-loss drugs for just 2 hours a week from your home computer.\u00a0 Annoying for sure, but I don’t think an introduction to an online resume is necessarily the best forum for voicing restrictions.<\/p>\n
Sales candidates who take this approach always give me pause.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
We’ve been working through a fair amount of initial sourcing activities the past week or so and I’ve come across something that catches my attention.\u00a0 I’m seeing more and more posted resume\/cover letters that state what a candidate is not looking for in their next position. No telemarketing positions. No work-at-home schemes. Not interested in travel. Must have benefit plan or not interested. I understand the desire to be focused in a job search, but I notice a negative effect when I read through these types of statements.\u00a0 Immediately, I start thinking about what other restrictions may be part of this candidate’s baggage. 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