Many years ago, I received a phone call from a colleague which was rather startling. The colleague’s company was in the final stages of the hiring process and conducting due diligence on one of the finalist’s job references. No problem, I told the caller, but silently wondered who it was, because no one in my… Read more »
What are Your Online Credentials Worth in a Job Search?
Have you felt it? Believe it or not, there has been a radical shift on how we conduct transactions, both business transactions as well as transactions where personnel are being hired. The Internet, long held at arm’s length as far as not being a bastion of credibility, is starting to flex its power. What was… Read more »
Show Your Value in a Resume without Scaring Employers Away
Boo! This is Halloween week, and the gremlins are on their way for some good trick-or-treating. But what might be equally frightening to prospective employers (on a more regular basis) is that many job seekers send in either industry or company-specific jargon-laden resumes which simply scare off readers. Who would want to take the time… Read more »
The One Thing That Makes Exceptional Job Candidates Stand Out
You’ve done everything right in your job search. Résumé? Check. Cover letter? Finished. Research for the interview? Done. In fact, you’ve already had your first interview on Friday and completely hit it out of the ballpark. For every question that was thrown your way, you were able to answer with knowledge and enthusiasm, providing great… Read more »