In many cases a job posting is a wish list and the employer would be pleased to find a candidate with 85% of the requirements. In a competitive market, you may need 110% of the qualifications to score an interview. Before you interview, study the position so you can build your case as a strong candidate. Rate your skills that match the requirements. Next, identify any gaps. A gap in skills is not a reason to pass on the job posting. Follow these steps to address your gap and

Tackling the Tech Job Search: Tactics for Anyone, From Analyst to Exec is now available. Why write a book especially for the tech candidate? Because at any stage and in any area of specialty, the fact is, the technology job search is different. Based on 17 years of helping people make an impression with a compelling resume and LinkedIn profile, I wrote this book just for the technology crowd. This is a toolkit with the things you need to know in a technology job search. It’s

In years past, the objective was the standard way to begin your resume. It was simple back then, you stated your objective, listed your work history and education, and checked your local newspaper for the employment ads. Those days are gone! Today, you need to market yourself. The first rule of marketing is to show how you fill the needs of the customer. In this case, your target employer is the customer. An objective statement is the opposite because it states what the candi

For some people, proofreading is a natural talent. For the rest of us, it is a discipline that requires a system and focus. Here are some hints for proofreading your résumé. After your create your résumé online, print it and read it on paper. It helps to print your résumé on colored paper for proofreading purposes only. The different color forces you to look at the document differently, and you'll catch mistakes easier. Proofread in phases. First check all categories for cons