What is a fast and easy way to get your résumé tossed into the round file? Including any kind of graphic elements in this document, for starters. As a general rule of thumb, any kind of graphic, color or photos are not acceptable in résumés, with the obvious exception for candidates applying in creative fields,… Read more »
Tricks to List Interim Jobs on Your Resume
Right now, with the way the job market is today, many job seekers are taking any kind of work that comes their way, and sometimes that means short-term contract or consulting work. So how do you parlay that onto your resume… without coming across as a job hopper? The best way to show that you… Read more »
Giving Thanks To Those Who Have Helped Our Careers
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the importance and necessity to writing thank you notes to interviewers. But during this Thanksgiving week, it’s also a time of reflection to also send an expression of appreciation to those who have helped our careers. Do you remember when you really got your first career break? I… Read more »
TMI: When Too Much Personal Info Kills Your Job Prospects
While on the job hunt, employment seekers engage in a touchy balancing act of providing enough information about who they are to employer so the company can get to know them, while at the same time not crossing a line into the realm of TMI (otherwise known as “Too Much Information) where a few details… Read more »