What’s next after you pass the five-second resume screening?

Did you read our previous post on July 12th?

Deeper dive into your resume:

• Is there conclusive evidence that you possess the competencies that have been specified for the position, and to what degree? Do you meet the mainstream requirements for knowledge, skill, and ability, or do you exceed them?
• Does your career progression make sense and do your dates of employment add up?
• If you stated a career objective, is the position to which you are applying aligned that goal?
• Does the resume suggest that you are professional? Is it well-written with sufficient, but not overwhelming, detail of accomplishments, etc.? Are there glaring omissions or typographical errors?

Internet search:

• What can be learned about you from a quick read of your internet bio and a Google search about you? Is it consistent with the information on your resume and will it reinforce the recruiter’s favorable impression of you?

Reputation:

• If the recruiter believes you might be a top candidate for the position, he or she will call someone they know at one of your previous employers. This may not be someone with whom you worked directly, but a person who is aware of what your general reputation at the company was and whether it was favorable.

If satisfied that you are a serious potential candidate, the recruiters next step will likely be a telephone interview to understand your current employment situation, why you applied for this position, and to gather additional information from you that the hiring manager will surely want to know prior to granting an in-person interview. They will also verify your current compensation.