Seems strange writing a post on why professionals need a resume. After all, it’s the first thing people think of when they’re looking for a job. But there are many other reasons why you might want to put together a resume now, even if you’re not actively seeking new employment. Key Times You’ll Need A […]
You got the interview, and it seemed to go well. The interviewer says, “We just need to check your references and we’ll get back to you.” But the next time you talk to the interviewer, there’s a different tone — they “decided to go another direction.” Uh-oh, there may be a problem with your references.
I’ve had many a client tell me that after they’ve had their new resume crafted they showed it to a batch of contacts and asked: “what do you think of my resume?”. Generally, these people have included: A friend/family member or colleague Current or previous manager Mentor Networking connection Human Resources professional Recruiters Usually, the response
It’s Sunday morning, your day starts out with loads of excitement. On Friday, you started dreaming of the possibilities for a career move and today was the day you’d make a start on looking for a job! Full of enthusiasm, you dive head first into updating your resume, look up jobs online and chat to
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So, you’ve decided it’s time to apply for a new job. Excellent! Time to dust off that old resume….. Whether it’s been 10 months or 10 years since you applied for a position, resumes and the application processes change frequently. What you thought was right and landed you interviews the last time could very well
When you start looking around for resume services, you’ll find rates anywhere from $5 (fivver.com) to more than $5,000 (for superior writers). Once you uncover the vast array of services and price differences you’re probably left wondering “what’s the difference” and “how do I choose one”? Great question! How much you
Job Interview—Make Your Best Impression It’s 10am, Wednesday morning. You’re at your desk sipping on your second latte and starting to feel the caffeine really kick in. Skimming through your email, your thoughts are suddenly interrupted by the phone ringing. Slightly confused and undecided about whether to screen the call and let voicemail handle it,
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5 Common Job Hunt Mistakes To Avoid You see a job you’re very interested in, send in your resume, never hear back, then repeat the entire fruitless process with another job. Or maybe you make it to the interview stage, think you nailed it, but never hear from the hiring manager again. Sound familiar? Chances
7 Actions To Kick Start Your Job Search The new year is upon us, and right now million of professionals around the world are making resolutions with “GET A NEW JOB” typically making it to the top of the list. So, if your goal is to get a new job, we have you covered. Here
LinkedIn Open Candidates Feature LinkedIn is an amazing modern tool to help you in your job search and career. Up until now, job seekers have had to make a tough decision about whether to openly advertise they are “open to new opportunities”. Worry no more! LinkedIn has since released a feature called Open Candidates, which
