I know you are eager to get a new job. Recruiters know that too. Yet, all too often job seekers make mistakes that kill their chances of being called for the interview. Here are a few to avoid.1. Don’t get too personal – not in emails or phone conversations. Recruiters don’t want to know that [...]
Career opportunities are changing dynamics at a phenomenal pace. Career experts have been predicting there will be a shift in the job market, and by the year 2020, 40% of American workers (nearly 65 million people) will not work in “traditional” jobs. This may affect you because by that time there may only be positions [...]
Executives know that leadership skills are essential in high-profile positions. They need to constantly build leadership skills to move forward in their careers. Since few people are born leaders, leadership development is important. Have you mastered the following leadership skills?1. Motivate TeamA successful leader can inspire their teams to take initiative and action that ultimately [...]
Not everyone understands the benefits of or thinks they can afford to hire a professional resume writer. That being the case, take it from a professional, this blog could save you from sabotaging yourself when writing your own resume. 1. Listing short-term jobs. There are pros and cons as to how to list short-term jobs [...]
Sometimes the distinction between being considered for a job or having your resume tossed aside, can hinge on certain mistakes in the resume. Hiring managers almost always automatically reject a candidate with resume mistakes. According to a CareerBuilder survey of 2,300 hiring managers these are the top three errors that they see:1. Typos 61%2. Inappropriate email [...]
1. Cookie cutter format. Employers won’t call if your resume is too generic. It needs to showcase you as the unique person you are, with exceptional skills and talents that position you as the best candidate for their job opening. Marketing 101 tells us that it is important to stand out from the crowd versus [...]
Fall is a season of change…students head back to school, nature sheds its summer foliage, and weather cools in most regions of the nation. September is the perfect time to update a resume as well. The strategy is loosely based on the following:1. December is the biggest layoff month of the year2. January thru March/April [...]
The resume did the job and grabbed the attention of a hiring manager, and you were called for an interview. Congratulations! You did your homework, researching the company, products and people. You have sent a thank you note and now you are waiting to hear back on the next steps.Take a few moments right after [...]
The goal of the résumé is to get the attention of the recruiter or hiring manager and ultimately be called for an interview. Once you secure an interview date, researching and preparing for the interview is extremely important. Like studying for a test, some of the information you can prepare ahead of time — and [...]
Did you know that LinkedIn profiles with pictures attract 50-70% more inquiries than profiles without pictures? That’s a huge audience that you don’t want to miss! Here are 10 tips to maximize your LinkedIn profile with a picture. 1. Use a photo of you in your profile — don’t use a photo [...]