Resumes are hard to write. And resumes are mind-numbingly boring. And most people hate doing their resume. As a result, many are starting to praise the ultimate demise of the traditional resume. This much-hated document is a necessary evil for any working person who needs a way to summarize their employment history. But not so… Read more »
Resumes: The New Exact Match Economy
Resumes nowadays are all about the exact match. Not the following: “I just think it would be great for employers to see how well-rounded I am.” “There’s so much in my background that would help employers.” If any of these sound like things you’ve been saying about any of your resumes, it’s time to re-think… Read more »
Reputation Management – The New Career Currency
Reputation management matters more than most job seekers realize. While it is still mind-boggling to me that many people continue to resist getting onto social media platforms, the future looks even more technologically-oriented. As the information uploaded, posted, stored, and mentioned on the Internet continues to grow, what starts to emerge is a composite picture… Read more »
Salary Negotiations: Hack to Know Your Number
Salary negotiations are tough. Too often, job seekers go into interviews for jobs for which they applied not knowing what the position might pay. Mainly because the job announcement didn’t disclose it. So therein begins the guessing game. Then, the candidate runs into the employer who is out to find out THEIR salary negotiation number…. Read more »