Why your Job Applications are getting ignored. | Jean-Michel Gauthier | TEDxBITSPilaniDubai

Too familiar with sending resumes and getting no response? Check this video out to see why your job applications are getting ignored and what you can do about it.

Revolutionising job opportunities across the UAE, our next speaker is Jean-Michel Gauthier, the CEO of InternsME.com. He founded his first startup in 2007 and is definitely the only pharmacist ever to successfully launch the world’s fastest PC in the UAE. Jean also manages Eternal Venture’s fund which has made 3 portfolio investments within its first year of operation.

[AuthorJanaeMarie]

They want you to have 10 years experience for an entry level job.

[SunnyHomeVideos]

The dating scene and jobs are very similar. The players who can talk and network with not much talent get the best jobs and the guys with genuine talent but no game get the crumbs.

[incubus_the_man]

I think he's got a good point but he never really acknowledged that many companies just hire candidates that were referred to them as opposed to reading resumes.

[KarlHao]

I can save you 12 minutes of your life and tell you that he recommends creating video CVs/Cover Letters. You're welcome.

[jessstuart]

Increase your chances of getting an interview by 150%. Goes from 0.1% to 0.25%.

[thomasy.]

A few takeaways that I want to quickly share: 1)It's not about what you know, but who you know. 2)Sometimes qualification may NOT matter as much as you thought. Timing, luck, network and interviews are the other few factors that affect your chances. 3)Cover letter should be tailored and customized for each company, not conventionally one fits all.

[kabukisyneri]

If I wrote honestly about myself in resume, I would never get a job anywhere, and die poor on the street. Thank you, but no thanks. I rather avoid 'negative' stuff.

[FuegoNegro]

My mother always told me
"Its not what you know
Its who you know."

[johnr]

Recruiters are not experts they are stupid and complain about how busy they are. I've followed all the "tricks of the trade" my university taught me, and no recruiter is the same. Some are so blind they should never be on the team. None I've met honestly cares about culture or all that catchy stuff. They are so dumb they have no idea what they are doing. Honestly, the whole "experience" thing is discrimination. Everyone tells applicants what they "need to change" but the truth is the system needs changed.

[greeeneyes]

Companies expect the ultimate application and then you hear about these methods that are used there. I spent hours on my applications and all I get (if i get something) is an automated e-mail. My highlight was when my name was misspelled. So I am working half a day on the application, and the recruiter doesn't even have 2 seconds to check how to spell my name properly. Great system, really great.

[yp]

Whenever I apply for job I always get responses “Unfortunately ” 😂

[joenapoli]

The majority of job postings are absolutely ridiculous and exaggerated, I think that recruiting agencies should start to get realistic and not exaggerate the requirements of a job. A good example is a job posting I responded to required excellent communications skills, when I located who the organisation was I called them and I could not understand a word the person was saying. This particular organisation advertised they are an equal opportunity employer no doubt they don’t employ on merit. Organisations and recruitment agencies should stop wasting peoples time that are genuinely looking for employment and that are going through tough times.

[piyushverma]

I do get a response, but an auto-response 😅

[Olivia-W]

Know people, know people, know people. Not exactly network, but make _friends._ Aquaintances won't help you, but _friends_ will probably give a hand.

Know. People.

[MartellThaCool]

I hate online applications and they need to be banned

[DarthVadent]

Here's why your resumes are being ignored, it's because you aren't embellishing them enough. Unfortunately, when you're in the position of having no experience or limited experience, exaggerating your skills and expertise in order to appear more marketable is necessary. It works for me, recruiters contact me every single day and I have interviews scheduled regularly. In fact, I was hired for a one year contract because of this.

Now you don't want to assert outright falsehoods about a skill you possess, but you want to lie about something you may have done once or twice while on the job. Even if you aren't that familiar with it.

[urwrstntmre]

Good stuff, but a lot of recruiters couldn't recognize talent if it slapped them in the face. Nepotism is how most jobs are filled

[Miamiflow]

they want a 26 year old with 30 years experience

[savvyrobinson]

My mother always tell me, “It only takes one yes.” That has been my mentality ever since.

[thomasy.]

Speed it up by 1.5x and you're welcome