Employers Use Your Resume And LinkedIn Profile Differently
Many job seekers make the mistake of assuming that their resume and LinkedIn profile are the same thing.
… they’re not.
Job seekers who consider their LinkedIn profile to be equivalent to their resume can miss major opportunities to differentiate themselves resulting in lost job opportunities.
You can differentiate yourself much more effectively as a …
OK, You Can Talk, But Can You Also LISTEN?!
We’ve all run into these kind of people. You attempt to have a “conversation” with them but you know that all the time you’re talking they are not really listening. They’re merely thinking about what they are going to say next. And, if you happen to take a breath, or otherwise pause while speaking, they …
How to Tone Down Your Resume for Better Results
Has your resume run amok? Has attention-deficit diluted your writing prowess as you seek for the latest, hippest ways to market You, Inc.?
If you have watched television programs or read articles from some of the major media lately, you’d think that “resumes gone wild” is the way to go. Here are three examples:
1. …
Raises: When is the Right Time to Ask?
Students and clients of mine often ask about how to ask for a raise. They want to know the words to use, when to ask and how much to ask for. Perhaps you are mystified, too.
The answer to all this is much simpler than you imagine.
Raises are no longer about longevity. There are …
Face To Face Personal Branding
Your resume is the traditional way job seekers create their personal brand. It’s the first impression that most job seekers make.
But there’s a downside to creating your personal brand through a resume.
Your resume is prescreened between 2-5 times before a hiring manager sees it.
What does that mean to you? It means most …
The 4 Steps to a Job Offer
As corporate America gets increasingly competitive, finding a great job becomes exponentially more difficult. These days, there are more applicants applying for the same position and employers are constantly stressed over tight hiring deadlines on filling these positions.
Follow These Steps to a Job OfferTo circumvent the large amount of competition and find the …
5 Job Search Mistakes Show You’re Not Paying Attention
Applying for jobs is one of the most burdensome aspects of the job search process. Cover letters, resumes, applications – lots of paper work requiring sharp attention to detail. With so many things to pay attention to, people are bound to make mistakes. But as we all know, every little thing counts when it comes …
The Comprehensive Guide to Sales Interviewing
Interviewing for a sales job can be complicated, though it doesn’t have to be. For this reason, the recruiters at KAS Placement have put forth a comprehensive guide for the sales interview:
Why Do You Want to Be In SalesWhen interviewing for a sales job, you should know why you want to be in …
Are You Pulling Your Weight
Are you ready to deliver $1.4 Million dollars in value to your company?
Beyond being ready … are you able to deliver $1.4 Million?
If you expect to be making $100,000+ dollars a year you should expect your prospective employer to assign some sort of multiple to your salary. A Return on Salary (ROS) if …
Can a ‘Headhunter’ Help in Your Job Search? Maybe
If you’re at all typical, when it’s time to look for a new job (for whatever reason(s)), you quite probably say something like this: “I’m going to ‘dust off’ my résumé and start contacting some ‘headhunters.’” Both of these moves can be integral to a successful new job search, but when it comes to contacting—and …