Do you ever feel as though the people with the connections have the advantage? It is true that candidates with an inside connection are more likely to get an interview. How would you like to make the right connections to get in the door of your target employer? Let’s explore one way to find and reach these connections via LinkedIn. Using LinkedIn to Search for Insiders LinkedIn is a forum to be found. It is also a forum to find and make connections. You probably knew t

Interviewing raises our anxiety for many reasons. One reason is that we don’t know what to expect. If we don’t know what to expect, we can’t create a solid plan to succeed. Technology interviews can be particularly challenging because the candidates are put through the paces with an array of tests and questions. You can enhance your performance if you can anticipate what is expected of you in your next technology job interview. These are a few examples of how you may be ass

WHY A CORE COMPETENCIES SECTION IS EFFECTIVE A “core competencies” section or “areas of expertise” section is effective because this area can hold key words, which are important for the ATS (Applicant Tracking Software) and human readers. Your major job skills are communicated very efficiently. Before a human sees the resume, it is commonly screened electronically by the employer’s ATS. The employer sets criteria. If your resume holds the keywords, your resume is more li

There is extensive resume development advice on the Internet. Which advice can you trust? Which guidelines should you follow? It is important to scrutinize the source. Is this a genuine expert or a blog writer with a general background? Equally important, seek advice tailored for YOUR unique situation. Every week we are asked about optimal page length, most attractive style, proper structure, categories to include, and more. The best advice is based on a candidate’s p