Category Archives: Career Resume

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. That’s 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 résumé Answer icebreaker-style questions about when you’re at your best, what you’re 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 résumé

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 process—and it’s 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. Here’s 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. Here’s 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 Santos’ résumé from … Continue reading George Santos just gave a master class in how not to write a résumé

5 résumé trends that will take hold in 2023—and how use them yourself

  By Donna Svei December 28, 2022 It’s 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 seeker’s ask themselves is, “Is my résumé good enough?” They may … Continue reading 5 résumé trends that will take hold in 2023—and how use them yourself

5 formatting mistakes turning your résumé into a confusing mess

By Andrew Fennell   April 18, 2022 Given that it’s your first chance to make a concrete impression with a potential employer, it’s 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 résumé into a confusing mess

5 reasons you didn’t 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 didn’t get a hiring manager response on your application