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A Survey of the Hiring Managers by Kimberly Schneiderman - Nov, 2010 As a job search expert, I am sometimes expected to have ‘all the answers’ for my client. The good news is I often do know exactly what my clients need to help them be successful in their search. On the other hand, having research to reference in my profession is always a plus. That is why I was particularly excited when I came across this research report: 2010 Resume Survey by Eric Hilden, Career Placement Officer The Cente... |
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Straight from The Experts: Best Job Search Practices! by Kimberly Schneiderman - Nov, 2010 In September, I had the pleasure of attending (and speaking at) the National Resume Writer¡¦s Association¡¦s annual professional development conference in Fort Worth, Texas. There were several really good sessions that gave me new tools to bring back to my clients and one of the "biggies" that I am sharing with you was the 2 hour panel discussion featuring hiring managers from four major industries. In this article, you wi... |
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Back to Job Search Basics by Kimberly Schneiderman - Nov, 2010 In this time of corporate upheaval, economic downturn, and general uneasiness, many job seekers rush to get resumes out and interviews set up. In this rush, simple details that can make a candidate stand out among their peers are often left by the wayside. Today, we'll review these job search basics and define how adhering to these ideas will help you get the attention you want from recruiters! Make Connecting Easy: Email... |
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You Are NOT "Unemployed"! Change Your Approach And Supercharge Your Job Search by Cathy Eng - Nov, 2010 In this economy, it has become clear that companies are leery of hiring unemployed job seekers. Research has indicated that they are perceived as unproductive under-performers, which has created a major problem even for highly qualified and valuable individuals who may be laid off. Some contributors to the view that out-of-work professionals lack quality are actually within the job seeker’s control - poor job searching and i... |
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Career Need a Boost? Give ‘Em Something to Talk About! by Dawn Lennon - Nov, 2010 It’s easy to feel lost in the crowd these days. We’re often smothered in a crush of candidates for jobs we want or sequestered among a sea of cubicles. The pace of the daily grind makes face-to-face contact with our bosses brief and infrequent. Feeling faceless is dispiriting. It’s important to be seen. Acting out, complaining, or decorating our cubicles like Mardi Gras take us down the wrong path. A better strategy is to... |
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Four Easy Ways To Instantly Make Your Resume More Appealing by Cathy Eng - Nov, 2010 Most of the resumes I come across could use more focus, better organization, and sharper wording. While professional services are ideal to add these qualities and make your resume more persuasive and polished, it may not be an option at the time. You could spend time making your resume look more eye-catching and unique (e.g. crafting a career summary or even adding a bar graph showing growth in personal sales), but these aspec... |
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#1 Piece of Resume Advice: Write For Your Audience by Cathy Eng - Nov, 2010 Whether you are writing a book, article, thesis, letter, or a resume, the same basic rule applies: Write for your audience (in this case, recruiters, hiring managers and your future boss). In the world of resume writing, that translates to two things. First, make your resume easy to read. If it is sloppy, crowded, bare or confusing, you need to take a step back and think about what your perfect employee’s resume would loo... |
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Fast Forward Your Job Search by Robin Ryan - Nov, 2010 When you are in Human Resources, everyone thinks you know everything there is to know about getting hired. Truth is, most HR folks stumble when implementing their own self-marketing efforts. Having coached numerous HR professionals, many find resume writing difficult and networking intimidating. So, if you think you are alone in finding job hunting a challenging task, think again. In today's tough job market, you must... |
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Moving Up In Your Company? YOU Need A Resume, Too! by Cathy Eng - Nov, 2010 I have written resumes for many clients who were not moving companies and some who weren’t even moving departments! They were simply asked to present an updated resume to apply for a higher-tiered position within their company. And what was even more surprising was that they felt blindsided at this request from management! If you are thinking of applying for a higher position in your company, be prepared to present a new,... |
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Five Things A Cover Letter Can Show That A Resume Can’t by Cathy Eng - Nov, 2010 These days, the professional cover letter has taken a backseat to its much more popular cousin, the resume. Although it is often seen as stuffy, antiquated, and even frivolous, the cover letter actually has the power to establish the all-important first impression. And what you put in that letter could be the catalyst that sets you apart and gets you an interview. Though many people underestimate the importance of a cove... |
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