As you consider the idea of a new job, is your first thought that you need a new resume or your existing one polished? Many job seekers contact me in search of help in creating a new resume, yet after a brief conversation, it is clear that a resume is not their first need. Before [...]
I recently conducted a job search workshop for the local library and I found the process of preparing for this workshop to be a lot of fun. Granted, I know about job search both as a professional and from my earlier career, but things continue to change. My presentation began with a quote by Dr. [...]
The hiring process is a two-way street and that is why it is vital that you, the job seeker, research employers who have expressed an interest in hiring or talking with you. A few years ago, on more than one occasion, I was hired by a supply chain executive who didn't research companies, didn't ask the [...]
When you send out your résumé, it is likely to be one of many which will be screened by the recipient. Make sure that yours makes it through the screening process by creating a compelling cover letter. The letter needs to be concise, yet effective. You want to appear confident, but you don’t want to [...]
Titles aren’t as important as skills, says a recent article in the Harvard Business Review by Matt Ferguson, CEO of CareerBuilder. A recent CareerBuilder study of more than 2,000 companies found that half of the hiring managers limited their search by job title, but, as a result, were excluding excellent candidates who had the right [...]
