In talking with a couple of hiring managers this week, we got on the topic of marketing materials. I heard the good, the bad and the ugly. The good? A cover letter from an under-qualified candidate that landed him an interview. You see, he’d done his homework and realized that his background in construction operations […]
Even though you’re working your network, optimizing your LinkedIn profile, attending live events, and doing the coffee circuit, you still have to have a resume. Yes, I’m here to tell you that there’s no getting around that. So the next question is… how do you make yours really stand out?! Answer: Branding. Imagine that you […]
Jackson was really frustrated with his job search. He knew something was off, but he couldn’t pinpoint it. You might identify with how he assessed his pros and cons related to his job search situation: Pros Great past working relationships. Interesting work history, thread is strategic partnerships and communications. Extensive professional network, but hasn’t been […]
If you’re struggling to write a great resume, you’ve got a problem. That problem is you. You know what I mean – your insider perspective is making it difficult for you to pick out the parts of your experience that are most relevant to a potential employer. You’re focused way too much on the detail, […]
I started this blog post a few weeks ago. In one week, I had basically the exact same “LinkedIn versus resume” conversation with almost everyone that I met. Note to self: When you have the same conversation more than once, it usually means you have a blog topic at hand. One of the people I […]
I had to write about this today (even though I promised a while ago I’d write about it) because just today I received a shockingly bad example of why I hate resumes (yes, I think they are very, very ineffective). Here’s another reason I hate resumes — very few people land jobs because of one. […]
I hate resume rules. One page only. Don’t go back more than 10 years. Don’t include hobbies. List volunteer work separately. Account for all date gaps. A good resume has had a heavy dose of common sense applied to it. Your resume should be the best representation of your experience and background. Here are a […]
The email arrives in your in-box at 3:45 on a Friday afternoon. “After ten years of wonderful service to our organization, Madison Hall’s last day of employment will be June 20th. She will be exploring other career opportunities and we wish her well in her pursuits.” Opps. Was she fired? Did she leave voluntarily? Is […]
Do you read job postings and think “Heck, I can do that”? You know, those job descriptions that emphasize good communication skills, the ability to present information, ability to work under pressure and maybe even be a good team player? Voice in your head says “That’s you. You can do all those things. You should […]
