Operations Assistant role update
Thank you to those who took the time and interest to apply for the Operations Assistant role.
We have been overwhelmed by the response to the advertisement. Some HR people write “we have been overwhelmed by the response…“, as a filler sentence. We’re not. In less than two weeks we had over 140 applicants… 160 applicants 180 applicants for 1 role.
At the moment we are reviewing all applications received. Please accept my apologies as we are unable to personally e-mail unsuccessful applicants. At the same time, I’d like to provide some tips for your job hunting endeavours. These thoughts come from our review of applications so far:
- Consider your Resume file name.
Why is your resume file name “resume_rockstar_v3.doc“? Do you create a unique resume for each potential employer? Why?
Employer wonders: What are you hiding from me or What are you making up?. Be confident and just name it “Mary Smith.pdf”
- Answer the question succinctly.
We asked specific questions. Answer it specifically and succinctly. Copying and pasting a rambling pre-prepared blurb, gets your application instantly failed.
- Proper Grammar.
Something is wrong if you type your name as “mary smith”, and not “Mary Smith”. I understand typing in a lax manner on your Facebook wall, but this is a formal job application. It is even worse, when you answer the set questions in this manner. Show some respect…to yourself. Employer wonders: Are our clients going to get this lax treatment too?
- Resume Document = max 3 pages.
2 pages is best. You want to give the employer a summarised taste of your strengths – a reason for them to want to delve more, and give you a call for an interview. Use 3 pages and you better have a damn good reason. Too many people have 3+ page resumes. You should be able to adequately summarise yourself in 2 pages. Oh and, being Primary School sports captain is not relevant anymore.
- Your e-mail is w33dmaster69@hotmail.com???
Really??? Yeah, that was cool in High School, but you’ve grown up since?…I hope.
It may seem that a lot of these things are quite picky – and yes, they are. But a somewhat accurate way to judge potential employees is on the little things. All the little things start counting, and start painting a picture of the person behind these little actions.
You may not agree with our comments – and that’s perfectly fine. Different companies operate differently, and we’re keen to know your thoughts and questions. Please feel free to comment with any.
And finally, here is a list of some of the sloth names submitted!
rockstar
Sid
William Shatner
Raymond
Lethargy Larry
Cuddly
pappi
peggy
Moon tailor
fluffy
goukki
tata
Sammy! =D
Tort
Simile (like!)
Puka
King Max
K9
Hairy
Bradypus/ brady
Michael
Bob
cookie
beautiful (because you can’t judge a book by its cover)
Slothy.
Zoban
NA
FRANK
Bubble
donald if its a boy, maisy if its a girl
Jasper-Raphael The Second
Awake
“Moksha” which means ‘liberation’ in sanskrit.
Victor
Sloth
katie
Buster
Garfield
Iggy
smokey
Willard
douche bag
Run
Cheetah
Slug
Habib
Slow Joe
rockstar
Laze
cookie
Ben
Fluffy
Ben
Dodo
polobun
Mr. Mittens
sleeper
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I’d have to meet it first but if I have to pick a name, I’d choose Javier or Lupé so it can maintain its Latino roots.
disinclination
Rocket
Dimitrios
sparkle
Bravo
pooki
Ban Zao
Hobbes
Hormes
Curlie / Maxx
Moonface
Slothy maybe?
lucky
Misa- a nice russian name for a south american animal!
Ares
Pi
Reginald. A traditional name for a not so traditional pet.
Bakemono
elfin
Blurbly
Flat Face
nickie
Smiley
Banjo
Slown
sloth
Amelia
Banana-Nails!
Doopz
sleeper
el senor murcielago de peludo (or murci for short)
arnaza
Slowman, which sounds like “snowman”.
usain bolt
Tina
RAG
Womanupindi. As I am a narcissist. And a feminist. And it could sleep for me.
Marley
Fuzzy
Eugene. Because its a cool name but I dont think I would ever name my son Eugene. Do you guys have a sloth? That would be so awesome.
Uncle Rémy
If it’s a male sloth – John, if it’s a female sloth – Pretty
sly
A sloth should be called Sloth until I know his or her personality
Pudgy ! there just so lazy
Spunk
Jackie
Stewie (because I’m addicted to Family Guy)
TIMMY, TIMOTEO or probably SYD
Speedy
Usain Bolt
I wouldn’t want a sloth. But to answer the question, maybe slowpoke.
Gamma
Frankie
Sonic
Cheekoo
Boris
Bumble
Carnifex
Mardee
The Dude
ot ot
airy
Louisa, after my cousin, because she loves sloths and also exhibits sloth-like behaviour.
Smiley
Dorathy
Lazy Larry
Pencil
Stan Still
Reeni says:
Hello Rockstar,
I was wondering where I could apply for the Operations Assistant role. I was unable to find the questions you want answered.
Kind regards,
Reeni
Rockstar says:
Hi Reeni,
Thanks for your interest, but we are not accepting any more applications at this time.
Jass Kulaar says:
Thank for the information. My another step towards a better resume.
Tomaj says:
“Why is your resume file name “resume_rockstar_v3.doc“? Do you create a unique resume for each potential employer? Why?”
I didn’t apply (regretted it later hence why I’m here now) but I just thought I’d respond to this.
Often we are very talented individuals with a diverse background of job experiences, interests and educations. We therefore have to summarise what we do for individual employers so that the information they read is relevant to them specifically. For example, for this job position, do you really care if I have my RSA and RCG? Doubt it. Therefore if I were to apply I would tailor my resume and remove those details for you. If you were a cocktail bar however you would, but it wouldn’t interest you much that I’ve done web design since I was 8 so therefore I would cut that out in that instance.
Hope that helps for the future so you can avoid paranoia
Good luck with your resume sifting and I hope you guys find a good candidate!
Rockstar says:
Hi Tomaj,
Thanks for your thoughts. I see where you are coming from, and in some instances you probably would be better off customising your resume for each job.
It of course depends on the preferences of the employer – and the actual position.
I’d like to think that employers look to employ people – not robots. By listing the full breadth of your skills, showing the true measure of yourself, and not just a convenient snapshot, you make yourself more attractive as an all-rounder.
But you’re right, employers may not be looking for an all-rounder for open positions – perhaps just someone who is extremely focussed.
By cutting out your breadth in your resume, you’re taking a big gamble on what you think the potential employer wants to see. Who’s to say that they didn’t want someone with bartending skills – it shows that they’re somewhat social right? – and they have/have had “a life”.
I think the key in your resume is to focus and enhance your strengths – while always keeping the sprinkling of your breadth.
So you’re right – you would have to customise your resume – and you’ve changed my mind