At a recent networking event I attended as an advisor, a conversation point came up discussing the purpose of a job fair. Many people scoffed at the concept as a waste of time, saying that most employers represented weren’t really hiring, and found that many representatives in the booths referred applicants to their corporate website… Read more »
The Secret to a Successful Job Search
I’ve been inundated lately with clients who have been laid off or terminated due to economic reasons. Several hiring managers I’ve talked to have said that for every open position, there are literally hundreds of applicants. The jobs that do exist are simply being flooded. The interesting thing I’ve noted is that there are now… Read more »
Biggest Failure of Job Applicants: Not Mentioning Their Accomplishments
In a recent survey, many professional résumé writers cited the failure to outline the quantification of job applicant accomplishments as the number one problem with the résumés that they see. Instead of providing a list of job duties, it is now necessary to show your value to prospective employers by providing specific examples of your… Read more »
Résumé Length: The Truth Hurts
You’ve spent your career being the A-list ‘go-to’ person in your department or company. Awards hang on your wall, and the company exec pops in to personally give you a ‘good job’ handshake every so often. You’re in good standing with an admirable track record. Does your résumé reflect that? Most people spend the majority… Read more »