Why does networking work? – Part 2
In my previous article, I provided job change advice and explained why the biggest source of external hiring for employers is not from resumes submitted online but from referrals. In short, networking...
View ArticleTop Blog Posts You Liked in 2014
You told us and we listened…here are the top blog posts of 2014 that you told us added the most value to your job search. Share them with your friends and colleagues as they prepare for the 2015 job...
View Article5 Tips for Getting Your Resume to the Hiring Manager’s Desk
Getting your resume to the hiring manager’s desk is a modern day, professional equivalent of the quest for the Holy Grail (interview) to some. However, when you follow these 5 tips to improve your...
View ArticleDoes Your Resume Emphasize the Wrong Things?
A client called me recently for an update on his resume. In the past, he had worked as a second-in-command in Human Relations at various colleges and now he was eager to transition into a higher level...
View ArticleOn The Job Hunt? Never Be Afraid to Tell Your Story
Today’s career musing is not only based on a quote by actress Angie Dickinson, but also contains elements from the Foreword of my new book, Tell Stories Get Hired. Credit for the Foreword goes to...
View ArticleResume Dilemma: You Have Too Much to Offer
An IT professional responded to one of my blog posts by stating that he contributes so much to his company that his experience bursts the bounds of a resume. He was not overqualified so much as...
View ArticleAnswers to Common Resume Questions
Q. I’m applying for my first job after college and I can’t believe that companies are still using job application forms. Is it okay if I just attach or send my resume? It has all the information they...
View ArticleWhat Is a Hiring Manager?
In these blogs, I have often mentioned “hiring managers and recruiters.” Hiring managers are the individuals in a company who review job applicants. They may work in a company’s Human Resources...
View Article5 Common Resume Mistakes Made by Health Care Executives
No matter what position you are looking for in the health care field, the industry can be very competitive. Hiring managers are actively searching for the best candidates that can fill the positions...
View ArticleWriting Your Resume for Your Audience
The audience for your resume is a hiring manager or recruiter. When you write your resume, you must keep this audience in mind. Think of it this way: on a business trip, you would write different...
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