Finding the perfect candidate - is like looking for a needle in a haystack

RedRibbon Days is growing. We need to find a new team member to help out with the increasing workload so we put up an advertisement in Jobstreet.com last week. The response was amazing. We received many applications - but sad to say, none of them met our criteria. First, it was mentioned in the ad that applicants should submit their application addressing the SELECTION CRITERIA in detail. None of them actually adhered to that. Perhaps, they do not understand what is selection criteria?

Secondly - I think they really need some proper guidance when it comes to job application. So many don'ts were being done and so many do's were being ignored. Well, I for one, am very particular when it comes to job application. Well, can't blame me really, after all, I was in that industry for almost 3 years ! I am used to writing hundreds of resume, cover letters and selection criteria in a day ! Amongst some of the terrible mistakes the applicants made in their applications:-

• Unprofessional email address (i.e. wannabebabe@gmail.com)
• No cover letter was enclosed
• No proper format in resume
• No mention of achievements in resume
• The ad clearly states apply to "a particular person - with name given" - but ALL the application are NOT directed to the particular someone at all! What is the point of the advertiser putting a name on the advertisement then?
• No call to enquire. The applicants could easily google us and find our contact number on the internet to inquire more about the position or at least check on the status of their application. Nope. I did not receive a single phone call from the applicants.
• No address of selection criteria though its was specifically mentioned in the ad they HAVE to
  

I'm appalled. At this rate, I doubt I'll ever find a suitable candidate. Where is our new RedRibboner? (Hmmm.. how nice it would be if I could duplicate myself or Nik?)