When you consider applying for a new job or trying for a promotion, one of the biggest hurdles you may have is getting past your own background. After all, there is probably SOMETHING in your past that you are not particularly proud of, and perhaps you think this will prevent you from obtaining a new [...]
LinkedIn recommendations are a natural evolution of references and letters of recommendation. However, they often are more credible than these traditional documents, because it is harder to fake a recommendation on LinkedIn than it is to forge a letter. Since many companies are restricting reference checks to verification of title and dates of employment, a [...]
At some point in most people’s careers, they will have to interact with a recruiter. One of the most important issues when working with recruiters is communication. Keeping the recruiter informed about where you are in your job search process, i.e. other interviews you have, and other companies you are applying to, will help the [...]
photo courtesy of freedigitalphotos.com It’s a fact that prospective employers will check out potential candidates online. One of the first places they go is LinkedIn. This social media platform gives them the perfect place to compare the LinkedIn profile with the resume. Five things employers look at in a LinkedIn profile: Recommendations, Endorsements. [...]
Did you know that recruiters spend an average of 6 seconds on the initial “look” at a resume? It used to be 10 seconds! We’ve seen dramatic changes in the last few years with the time constraints imposed upon us, forcing people to create new ways to do things. Faster ways of doing things isn’t [...]
What you do before, during, and after the job interview can significantly affect whether you are offered the job. Just like the purpose of the resume is to get you an interview, the purpose of an interview is to get you a job offer. The interview helps the decision-maker identify your qualifications for the position, [...]
Sometimes, there are signals when the loss of your job is imminent. Some of these are strong signals — your company is bought or merged into another company (if there is a lot of duplication in job titles or functions within both companies, the acquiring company’s employees will be the ones to most likely stay.) [...]
freedigitalphotos.net At some point in your job search, you may encounter a recruiter who is searching for the perfect candidate to fill a job order. If you’ve never worked with one before, it can be helpful to understand more about how recruiters work. There are two types of recruiters: contingency and retained. Contingency [...]
courtesy of freedigitalphotos.net Have you watched Shark Tank on TV? It is more than just a reality hit. There are sound business decisions made each episode. The contestants walk away with investment money or not, depending on their product and presentation. Your job search strategy can take a few hints from this popular [...]
Recruiters and hiring managers are experts at reading resumes. In seconds (latest count was 6 seconds to be exact) they can find disqualifying factors in your resume. Don’t let this happen to you! Here are a few of the top pet peeves: 1. Mistake: Generic resume. In a time when it is so very important [...]
