How to Upgrade Your Resume, Part 3
Part 1 in this series discussed the importance of your resume passing the “15-Second Skim Test” and I shared suggestions to avoid being instantly rejected by recruiters and other humans. In Part 2, we began the process of walking through the typical professional or executive resume from top to bottom and discussed the header and …
Fed Chair Yellen’s Job Market Remarks: A Recruiter’s Perspective
In remarks made recently to a Central Banking Conference meeting in Jackson Hole, WY, Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen attributed at least some of the persistent unemployment/underemployment woes in today’s job market to the fact that the market continues to be “hampered” (emphasis mine) by the lingering effects of the Great Recession.
A few of …
It’s Counterintuitive for Job Seekers
It would be interesting to review a few perceptions that job seekers have on issues stemming from feelings rather than from thinking. Such perceptions are based more on gut feelings rather than logic. Examples follow.
The interview is about me.
People feel good when asked to come in and interview, because they think the interview …
Multiple Choice Leads to Improved Solutions
Do you remember your old school days, where the standard test featured was that of asking you to choose between True or False answers? Those types of tests can easily drive the creative person crazy as the grey line and new possibilities were always seen. The entrepreneurial sort would ask of each question, “What if?” …
5 Damaging Career Moves to Avoid
Careers aren’t made overnight, but a few mistakes can easily derail your career pretty quickly. Whether you’re complacent in your current position, or you’re swept up in office politics, there are many snafus seasoned professionals can run into.
“People make a lot of mistakes in their careers, some are small and can be recovered from …
Personal Branding Weekly – Bloodied, Beaten by Your Own Hand
Dave blew it this week.
His email response was filled with CAPS, accusations, references to “pent up feelings” – all the things you may want to say but didn’t (which would be the smarter move) – have now placed in an email where it can live for eternity (and be shared, reviewed and re-read).
I’ve …
Wow Prospects and Influencers: 3 Social Media Daily Tasks
Social media allows professionals to construct strong business relationships leveraging insights and data previously unavailable pre new millennium. So why are so many professionals wasting time, not getting results? They typically have a weak personal brand and network, and don’t invest time building relationships.
Create a Strong NetworkPrior to joining any social network for …
Reliability Trumps Skill and Talent for Workplace Success
It doesn’t matter how smart you are or how much skill and talent you have if co-workers and business leaders cannot count on you to follow through.
Reliability trumps skill and talent every time (this is contingent on the individual having the appropriate skills and talent necessary to fulfill the job requirements).
A lack of …
Writing a Perfect Resume Regardless of College Major
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard some variation of the phrase, “I majored in _______, therefore I feel my career options are limited.”
That statement is not only illogical, but it couldn’t be further from reality. Regardless of what it says on your degree, you could and should still relentlessly pursue your …
Does Your Personality Mesh with Your Career?
Personality Mesh with Your Career?
Your personality is a key factor in finding happiness in your career. Unfortunately, when we make our initial career choices, we may ignore certain key traits or just focus on where we can make the most money.
Kinetic ProgrammerI learned to program computers in high school in the early …