April 03, 2024 How do I make up for lack of experience on my rĂ©sumĂ©? It feels like the biggest catch-22 of the working world: You canât get a job without experience, but you canât get experience without a job. The good news is, itâs not as impossible as it sounds. BY Kathleen Davis Welcome to … Continue reading How do I make up for lack of experience on my rĂ©sumĂ©?
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MarTech Salary and Career Survey: More promotions and more layoffs
Overall, the median salary of men is 35% more than the median salary of women. At director and up, women earn 5% more than men. Constantine von Hoffman on March 25, 2024 For martech professionals salaries are good and promotions are coming faster, unfortunately, layoffs are coming faster, too. Thatâs according to the just-released 2024 … Continue reading MarTech Salary and Career Survey: More promotions and more layoffs
Candor is a professional networking site that reveals the person behind the résumé
March 25, 2024 Candor is a professional networking site that reveals the person behind the rĂ©sumĂ© Answer icebreaker-style questions about when youâre at your best, what youâre curious about, what you love about your work, hobbies, and other aspects of yourself. BY Jeremy Caplan This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps … Continue reading Candor is a professional networking site that reveals the person behind the rĂ©sumĂ©
Do I really need a cover letter?
By Kathleen Davis February 07, 2024 Welcome to âPressing Questionsâ Fast Companyâs mini advice column. Twice a week, Deputy Editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace questions in less than one minute. Q: Do I really need a cover letter? A: Yes. I … Continue reading Do I really need a cover letter?
Who lies on resumes more often? High earners and workers with advanced degrees, it turns out
By Jennifer Alsever October 05, 2023 Lying is becoming pretty standard throughout the job interview processâand itâs especially prevalent among more educated candidates, higher earners, and even company hiring managers, according to new surveys. As many as 70% of workers said they have lied on their resumes, with 37% admitting that they lie frequently, … Continue reading Who lies on resumes more often? High earners and workers with advanced degrees, it turns out
Job seekers are anxious. Hereâs how to navigate the daunting job market
By Robert Boersma March 02, 2023 Economists continue to reiterate that we are not in a recession, however the widespread media coverage of layoffs (especially in the tech industry) has created a culture of fear among American workers and job seekers; a recent Talent.com survey revealed that 61% of workers are concerned about … Continue reading Job seekers are anxious. Hereâs how to navigate the daunting job market
George Santos just gave a master class in how not to write a résumé
By Kathleen Davis January 13, 2023 New York congressman George Santos is facing increasing demands from both sides of the political aisle to resign after more revelations about the extent to which he has lied about his qualifications and background. As part of the New York Times investigation, the publication obtained Santosâ rĂ©sumĂ© from … Continue reading George Santos just gave a master class in how not to write a rĂ©sumĂ©
5 rĂ©sumĂ© trends that will take hold in 2023âand how use them yourself
By Donna Svei December 28, 2022 Itâs easy to be frightened by headlines about mass layoffs and a potential recession. And many workers may be preparing themselves to look for a new job in the New Year. One of the first questions job seekerâs ask themselves is, âIs my rĂ©sumĂ© good enough?â They may … Continue reading 5 rĂ©sumĂ© trends that will take hold in 2023âand how use them yourself
5 formatting mistakes turning your résumé into a confusing mess
By Andrew Fennell April 18, 2022 Given that itâs your first chance to make a concrete impression with a potential employer, itâs crucial that your resume is designed and formatted to highlight your skills and qualifications. From complicated designs to crowded pages crammed with unreadable text, there are a number of reasons your resume … Continue reading 5 formatting mistakes turning your rĂ©sumĂ© into a confusing mess
5 reasons you didnât get a hiring manager response on your application
By Andrew Fennell March 04, 2022 Not hearing back from job applications can be extremely frustrating, especially when you know you are more than qualified for the role. But remember, recruiters are busy people, and therefore, they focus their efforts on replying to those applicants that are advancing to the next stage of the … Continue reading 5 reasons you didnât get a hiring manager response on your application