Dream Job - Apple Business Manager

As my dream job, an Apple Business Manager is something I’ve been researching for some time now. I know many of the requirements needed to obtain such a filling as this one. There are things that I have to do to make sure I get the high standard of employee that I desire. I’ve been to a recruiting workshop at UCF so I’ve seen the recruiting process from a recruiters’ standpoint. Also, working at my previous job at an AT&T Call Center gave me a great insight of how to recruitment process works on the managers’ end.

The way I would start this recruitment process off is kind of working in reverse. Starting with the date by which I must fill the position and moving backward to the date I intend to advertise the position. I have to make certain that I include an application deadline date and several dates for interviews. Also include time for background and criminal checks. Then I would list the positions that I need to fill, along with complete job descriptions for each.

I’m going to create a list of desirable traits for this position. About five traits in total, taking into account factors such as expected experience level of the candidates. I would like my candidates to be self-driven, trustworthy, goal-oriented, outgoing with and upbeat personality, and have an innovative mindset. I’m going to use my selected traits as a means of narrowing down the number of applicants, omitting those who don’t meet my expectations.

When it comes to managing the influx of resumes I know effectively screening and evaluating resumes can be time-consuming, since resumes can vary widely in formatting and content, there are certain steps I will take to make this process easier and help me choose an effective shortlist of candidates. To effectively screen resumes, I’ll want to have my job description and a list of the qualifications I’m looking for in front of me. As I evaluate the resumes, this will help me to eliminate candidates whose resumes do not show these qualifications. The more resumes I’ve received for a job, the more exacting my list of qualifications can be. Things I’ll be looking for is overall neatness, lack of typos and consistent formatting. I know this can show attention to detail and a certain level of professionalism, traits I want my employees to possess. I know to take note of the trends and timing in work, educational and volunteer experiences of my applicants. There should be consistency in their resume. Any discrepancies or gaps between experiences should definitely be inquired into further.

Resumes generally fall into two categories: the “chronological” resume and the “functional” resume. The chronological resume lists past jobs in order of dates, and the functional resume lists important functions and achievements that the candidate has accomplished but does not connect them to the jobs listed on their resume. It’s going to be harder for me to identify gaps in employment and identify the true nature and scope of the candidate’s experience with a functional resume. I have to be sure that any gaps in work history are identified and are not an issue. I definitely want to look for resumes that show accomplishments instead of responsibilities. Accomplishments show what was actually achieved by the candidate, such as “increased company sales by 50%.” Responsibilities show what was done on the job, such as “prepared budgets and project plans.” Resumes that emphasize accomplishments can show that the person is an achiever and understands how day-to-day tasks affect the bottom line. Exactly what an Apple Business Manager should possess.