Savvy job seekers know that the purpose of the resume is to get an interview, and the purpose of a job interview is to get you a job offer. The interview helps the decision-maker identify your qualifications for the position, and also assesses things like personality, cultural fit, and your ability to do the job. [...]
Job seekers want to make a good first impression and create ways to stand out from their competition. Sometimes in that process, they overlook behaviors that create a negative impression and ruin chances for a job offer. On the positive side: 1. Be professional. Whether you are looking for an executive position or a blue [...]
Competition in the careers industry is fierce on all sides – from the job seeker’s perspective and from the hiring manager’s standpoint. So what’s a company to do when they hear that their competitor is hiring for positions they may need to fill in the near future? Some may create a job opening that doesn’t [...]
Your profile photo on LinkedIn is very important. Did you know that profiles with pictures attract 50-70% more inquiries than profiles without pictures? Some recruiters won’t even look at a person’s LinkedIn profile if they don’t have a picture. And posting a picture of you taken at a wedding with a weird look on your [...]
LinkedIn has been the topic of many of my blogs, especially the past several weeks. Since it is such an important job search tool today, there is a lot of information that job seekers need to know in order to use it most effectively in their job search. Don’t Dismiss LinkedIn as Something Only for [...]
To get the most out of your LinkedIn profile, make sure you do these four things: 1. Complete Your Profile. Your profile is the “front door” to your LinkedIn account. First impressions matter — so make sure you’ve made your profile as complete as possible. As an added benefit, your LinkedIn profile generally ranks high [...]
What? You’re not on LinkedIn yet? What are you waiting for? These seven reasons outline why you should be on the social networking site. Because That’s Where The People Are. LinkedIn is the number one social network for professionals — and, arguably, the most important website for job seekers — with more than 240+ million [...]
Okay, so we’re human, we make mistakes – but when we make mistakes during the job search process, sometimes that can be fatal and dash any hopes of getting a job offer. Here are 7 common blunders that job seekers make. 1. Not trying hard enough. You may have heard that looking for a new [...]
In all my years as a resume writer I’ve never heard a job seeker tell me they wished the job search process took longer. What I do hear from my clients is that everyone wants that new job now, today. It doesn’t matter if they are unemployed or seeking a new position while still working, [...]
A job seeker’s mindset during job search is key. Setting realistic expectations may make the process easier. What you may encounter when conducting a job search: It may take longer than you think. If your company is downsizing or you are considering changing jobs,start your job search as soon as possible. Applying online. Most companies [...]
