FAQ - CANDIDATES

I submitted my application and haven’t heard from anybody

We are so glad that you chose us to help you on your search for your dream job. As much as we would love to respond to every applicant, we get hundreds of applicants daily. You can be sure that our recruiters do review every application that is submitted & will get back to you if there is a fit based on the qualifications of the position & special requests from our clients. Again, we are so thrilled to have you in our database & can’t wait to connect with you once we have an opportunity that is the perfect fit for you.



I have an updated resume/portfolio that I want to send you

You are actually able to create a profile with 80Twenty via our site & will be able to update your resume/portfolio at any time with your email.



What happens after I submit my resume?

After you submit your resume, our recruiters will take a look at your background/skills for a match with any of the many current openings we have with our top-notch clients. If there is a match, we will reach out to you directly & set up a time to discuss the role, the client and most importantly, you.



Does 80Twenty offer resume consulting services?

We do not offer resume consulting services. However, you can find some general helpful resources on our blog page.



I can not access my profile and I wanted to make some updates or apply for new jobs

First, start with trying to re-setting your password by clicking the Forgot Password link. If that doesn’t work, please email info@the80twenty.com and include the email which your account is set-up for.



I am trying to break into a new industry, how can I do that?

The secret to switching industry is to master the art of describing transferable skills. Prepare to make a lot of custom resumes and cover letters where you can tailor the content of your experience to areas that are pertinent of the new role / industry. Include a cover letter that also provides context of why you want to change industries and how your background will provide a strong foundation of skills to handle the position you are applying for.



How do I create an account with 80Twenty?

You can register and submit your resume here: http://www.the80twenty.com/submit-your-resume Or you can simply apply for a job and you will be prompted to create an account automatically through that process.



What should I include on my resume?

We always recommend catering your resume to each role you are interested in applying for. In a way your resume shows how you marketed yourself. For more junior candidates, we recommend bringing your education to one of the first things the hiring manager’s eye will see. We recommend a skills section of the resume early on in the resume, instead of one of the last sections or at the bottom of the page & highly recommend bullet points for each platform/software you have experience with that is relative to the your professional title/role you are applying for. For more senior candidates, we highly recommend editing your resume to only include the most focused and most relevant experience. Overall, we recommend making your resume easy for a busy potential hiring manager to scan and decide if you are strong candidate for the role they are looking to hire for.



Is there a cost to this service?

There is no cost to our candidates for using our services.



Why don’t I see any companies mentioned or salary ranges in the job descriptions posted on your site ?

This is a fair question & we hear it a lot; there are many reasons we omit our clients’ information as well as each roles’ target salary. We work to protect our client’s privacy while also protecting the exclusivity we have with them for each role. In regards to why we omit salary information, the quickest answer is: it varies. Sometimes clients rely on us to consult with them on the target salary for the specific talent they are looking to add to their team and other times companies have a strict budget but are more negotiable on other factors in the job description. And in many cases, it is depending on experience which of course varies greatly from candidate to candidate.