Whenever I get into a discussion with a job search candidate, 9 times out of 10 I get asked the question, “How long should a resume be?” It is an important discussion because for some reason the length of a resume is a big deal for many hiring managers. Most of them see the resume [...]
For those of you that do not know a fresher can also be referred to as “newbie, green, or fresh grad.” This month many new graduates will be entering the workforce for the first time. The question is “What is the best resume format for freshers?” If you are a new graduate it is very [...]
No matter what you are working on in your business it is always helpful to have templates. The same can be true with professional resumes as well. Resume templates, if used correctly, can be very helpful in designing the right resume. The challenge is that you have to know what you are looking for in [...]
If you are a regular reader of my blog than you understand my feeling about cover letters. Basically, I think they are a necessary evil. My guess is that less that 20% of hiring managers ever open a cover letter. That being said, the 20% that do are “die hard” fans of cover letters. For [...]
Too many workplace professionals view a resume as a necessary evil. In fact, I have seen far too many that undervalue the importance of a good resume in a job search process. Today, I want to talk briefly about how to make a resume for job hunting. First of all, if you can hire a [...]
Probably the single biggest challenge that job seekers face is getting their foot in the door. I hear this time and time again from candidates of mine. They are convinced that if they can just talk to a human being (hiring manager) that they can win the job. This seems like a huge obstacle to [...]
You have 7 seconds to grab the reader’s attention with your resume. Does that frighten you? Well, read on because I am going to share with you some tips and strategies that can help you stand out from among the competition and give you a competitive edge. I have also included a 7 minute audio [...]
In today’s marketplace, it is not enough to competently answer the interviewer’s questions. You would be well advised to have prepared 4-5 questions to ask when given the opportunity. People who ask questions
One of the most important things when writing a resume is to use action words. Not only will these words increase the impact of your resume in the eyes of the employers but they might help your resume get selected when recruiters use resume scanning software. Usually used to describe skills, experience and achievements, action [...]
I am increasingly amused while reading current resumes. I know that in today’s competitive workplace you need to stand out and I am the first to say that a resume is a place to brag on and embellish accomplishments. However, we are seeing a blurring of
I hear a lot of poignant phrases as people describe their work. This happens to have come from an attorney just this week. “Loathe” is not your common everyday word. Webster defines it as “to feel intense dislike, disgust, or hatred for; abhor, detest.” Obviously, it’s pretty difficult to put yourself into your work if [...]
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