SHRM Members Reveal Their Resume Practices & Preferences
“There has also been a lot of spin about how long or short a resume should be. From my perspective as a recruiter, a resume should be as long as necessary. For example, a candidate with five years’ experience should not require a 3-page resume. Or, a candidate with 18 years’ experience should not be […]
Your Social Job Search: How to Develop Your Social Media Plan
There’s no time like the present! Here are a few stats about LinkedIn to convince you that social media is a great addition to your next job search: When polled, 82% of users view LinkedIn as a trusted social media resource. LinkedIn stood out above other social media as the most professional social media site. […]
7 Signs For Identifying Potential Job Loss — and solutions to avoid it!
Job loss: the words represent just a few of the emotions you may feel when you lose your job. Even though others may know your fate, you’re not likely to hear about it. Or, if the handwriting is on the wall about your department’s elimination, the news may not actually sink in because we have […]
No-Nonsense Approach to Closing That Interview & Landing The Job
Steve left the interview smiling and totally convinced that he had “connected with the hiring manager.” As he stated, “The job is mine to lose.” Now that the interview was over, he just had to sit back and wait for the magical phone call. Right? While Steve went about his usual activities, the interviewers compared […]
Work-Life Balance: Tips to Help You Re-Balance & Reclaim Control
You begin your day before dawn and head off to work, picking up McBreakfast on the way to the office—staggering home 10-12 hours later with more reports to review. When on vacation, you spend most of your time checking emails and returning phone calls—handling one situation after another. You don’t quite remember the last time […]
5 Real-Life, Tough Job Search Problems & Their Solutions
The key to achieving your career goals rests first in knowing that you are a valuable person with a unique combination of skills and talents to offer the world, and then implementing a job search plan of action to identify and capitalize on that talent. The following stories are based on real-life, job search problems […]
Top 5 Tips for Making the Best First Impression With Recruiters
A recruiter’s success is based on finding the “right talent” to help client companies hire the best person. An ERE survey conducted earlier this year noted that the main concerns companies struggle with most are the quality of candidates and the speed at which they can hire their top candidate. There are a few reasons for […]
Craft a Professional Cover Letter and Get Noticed!
“I am writing in response to your ad for a Vice President of Finance.” “In response to your recent online ad for a Treasurer, please find my resume.” “I am looking for an opportunity with your company as a Financial Analyst.” “My enclosed resume indicates that my background as a Controller matches your ad requirements.” […]
Advanced Strategies & Resume Critique Steps to Get Better Resume Performance
Your resume makes a positive first impression, or else you’re toast. This isn’t news to you — Right? But, who wants to participate in a job search that trucks on longer than necessary? You are forced to research and apply to even more jobs. Yuk! And then, here comes the fun part: Wash. Rinse. Repeat. […]
The New Job Search ― What To Know About Media-Rich Resumes
Recruiters and hiring managers either love or hate virtual media-rich resumes. These online/virtual resumes come in a variety of forms. For example, a media-rich resume could be a presence on VisualCV.com or Purzue.com, or more specifically, a page/website of your own; e.g. yourname.com. What perks can you expect from a media-rich resume? Not only are these […]