Ben RusselAugust 28, 2015 Getting recognized by a hiring manager in a matter of seconds is absolutely necessary in order to survive in today’s competitive hiring job market. In order to make that happen, there are things that are necessary for an applicant to include on their resume to make it easier for the hiring … Continue reading What Employers Want To See On Your Resume
Virginia FrancoAugust 19, 2015 Much has been written about Applicant Tracking Systems used by large companies to manage job openings. While no doubt these systems are necessary to screen thousands of applicants, their propensity for error is perhaps one of the larger frustrations faced by job seekers. At some point in the job process, most … Continue reading 5 Steps To Get Past ATS And Get Your Resume In Front Of A Live Person
Amanda ClarkAugust 18, 2015 As with many things in life, resumes have evolved over the years. The formatting, content, and style have all gone through changes. If it’s been a few years since you’ve updated your resume, there’s a good chance that it could have dated features. For instance, hardly anyone uses AOL anymore, so … Continue reading Bringing Your Resume Into The 21st Century
Amanda ClarkAugust 17, 2015 It can be frustrating when you’re applying for jobs you feel you’re qualified for and not getting much feedback. Is your resume getting lost in the abyss? Is it simply a slow process and the company is still filtering through applicants? While some factors may be out of your control, one … Continue reading 5 Reasons Your Resume Isn’t Leading To Interviews
Gina CilibertoAugust 3, 2015 We’re all tired of work resumes. There are only so many times you can say you’re a detail-oriented self-starting team player before it starts sounding blasé. Heck, it sounded blasé on the first try. That’s why it was such a relief when a friend brought up real-life resumes. At the time, … Continue reading Funemployment Got You Down? Try A Real-Life Resume
Virginia FrancoJuly 29, 2015 As a resume writer, the majority of resumes that come my way are out of date from a formatting perspective and are tough to read online. Given that today’s hiring manager usually have no more than six to 10 seconds to spare per resume (15 to 20 seconds if they know … Continue reading Five Quick Fixes For Resume Don’ts
Personal Branding BlogJuly 25, 2015 “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”– George Bernhard Shaw, author Employers look for someone who offers the “whole package” when hiring. An applicant who has the skills, expertise, and experiences to meet the complex challenges their company faces. “Soft skills” such as integrity, accountability, common sense, … Continue reading 12 Resume Tips to Snag Your Dream Job
Richard SellersJuly 24, 2015 While helping more than 150 marketing executives improve their resumes, I learned how to write a terrible resume. Paraphrasing Abraham Lincoln, I’ve seen some of the following in every resume and all of the following in some. My Prioritized List Of What Makes A Terrible Resume The following is in order … Continue reading Thirteen Ways To Write A Really Terrible Resume
Virginia FrancoJuly 23, 2015 It’s been said before – your resume has between six and 20 seconds to get past that initial skim read and into the “keep” pile for a second, deeper read. In fact – the first “read” is really a misnomer because it is actually a scan designed to quickly answer several … Continue reading Phone Not Ringing? Maybe Your Resume Doesn’t Answer These Three Questions
Virginia FrancoJuly 13, 2015 Hiring managers want sales candidates whose resume shows a strong track record of success. While one can only hope for a career rich in exceeding goals, top ranks and awards, the reality is that sometimes quantifiable results are lackluster for reasons beyond your control. Weigh your success and explain it against … Continue reading How to Write Your Resume When the Stats Don’t Speak for Themselves
