Date registered: January 22, 2011
May
17
Effective resumes clearly demonstrate value. Simply stating that you’re a good communicator doesn’t have the same value as noting that you developed new relationships that boosted market share and revenue. Saying that you’re dedicated or organized isn’t the same as mentioning that you led a team to increase efficiency or that you exceeded all goals … Continue reading »
May
03
Even if you’re terrified on the inside, there are a couple ways you can appear more confident on the outside during an interview. Wait for the interviewer to sit down before you sit. Lean forward in your chair and be sure to use good eye contact. Don’t forget to smile, and try to speak clearly … Continue reading »
Apr
19
The later in the hiring process you talk about money, the more time you have to demonstrate your value to an interviewer before salary negotiations begin. This is why you don’t typically want to discuss money in a phone interview, unless the interviewer pressures you to do so. Also, it’s important to keep a couple … Continue reading »
Apr
12
Have you ever been to an interview where the interviewer asks you to tell him a little about yourself? This broad-sweeping dig for information terrifies many job seekers. Oftentimes job candidates are caught off-guard and draw a blank, causing them to lose confidence and composure which can be detrimental. The truth is this should be … Continue reading »
Apr
03
Just this morning a colleague of ours told us she received a resume for an editorial opening at her company in which the applicant had several typos, including an incorrect phone number at the top of the document. Again, this was for an EDITORIAL position! You would be amazed how often job seekers send resumes … Continue reading »
Mar
27
Quality content rather than quantity often makes for a more effective resume.
Mar
09
A good ending can make a bad movie decent. However, a bad ending can absolutely kill a good movie. The reason is because we care most about the ending—the results, the outcome. This is not only true in movies; it is also true in resumes. It is imperative to demonstrate and highlight the results of … Continue reading »
Feb
22
Many people are single-issue voters. When they’re choosing between candidates, many voters make decisions based on one issue that’s most important to them. While they may consider all the major issues and topics, people typically make a final vote based on the one issue that matters most to them. This concept can also apply to … Continue reading »
Feb
14
A good salesperson and a bad salesperson both try to build relationships and close deals. So, in terms of responsibilities, they may possess the same or similar skill sets. However, a good salesperson should be able to show that he has boosted revenues, profitability, or market share. That’s why, regardless of job field or industry, … Continue reading »
Feb
07
Be sure when writing your resume that you’re mindful of the resume reviewer or hiring manager’s time. Most HR personnel skim resumes in less than 30 seconds before committing to reading them fully. If your document is more than two pages long, it will need some high-impact details to carry interest from page to page. … Continue reading »
