Can You Answer Tough Questions About Your Work History? Well, can you? I’m a human resource professional and a resume writer, so this is something that I have to work with all the time. Whenever I get a new resume client one of the first things I do is coordinate a telephone call with them. I […]
Wait! Before You Quit Your Job… I love when people quit their jobs but not because of the drama involved, no, I like it because in most cases when someone quits their job they have a better one lined up. They are going on to bigger and better things. It’s a great time for them. […]
As much as we want to believe we are judged solely on our skills, education, experience and abilities – it’s just not always true. And unfortunately, the interview process is all about judgment. The hiring decision can be the most costly decision a company can make, and the higher the position the higher the risk. […]
What Does Your Resume Say About You? Believe it or not, your resume says a lot about you as a person and possible employee. No one likes to be judged however in the job market and hiring game; it’s all about judgment. They want to know as much as possible before making the costly decision […]
Why Looking For a Job Sucks (like really hard) I don’t know a single person who enjoys looking for a new job…no one at all. I know some that will do it whenever necessary but I don’t know anyone who relishes the experience of looking and finding a new job. The entire process of job […]
Finding Job Happiness (part 2) Earlier this week I published the article “Cut Through the Noise and Find #Job Happiness” and after I re-read it, I realized it was not tactical enough and so I decided to write a part 2. I could see this turning into more sequels just like a Marvel Studios movie. […]
Cut Through the Noise and Find Job Happiness Job happiness seems to be very allusive these days. When I encounter someone who genuinely loves their job, I am intrigued and fascinated. I will engage in an open dialogue at any chance I get. One of the main reasons why is because employee happiness or engagement is only […]
Number four is your resume heading. Believe it or not a hiring manager or recruiter will judge you based on the heading of your resume. (You only get 6 seconds) If your heading it basic, boring and bland – that says a lot about the amount of work you put into your resume and your […]
Trust me, it’s different now. Laid-off? Sure, it happens. Downsized? You bet! Fired? Unfortunately, it happens every day. We tend to take our foot off the gas pedal when life is good. We stop updating the resume. We get out of touch with what’s happening in the world. We allow our skills to atrophy. We […]
I get asked all the time about handling difficult interview questions and situations. We all think our situation is unique and one of a kind but really it’s not. Everyone is human and has had set backs and complications the trick is to explain your particular setback in a way that takes ownership, shows resolution […]
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