Think Like a Hiring Manager

When writing your new resume, don’t fall in the trap of writing solely from your perspective.  Instead, think like a hiring manager.   Strive to present a resume that proves you meet the needs of the hiring employer and that you offer value that elevates you above the competition.  Here are just a few tips.

Customize Your Profile.

Many recruiters and HR managers will tell you that...

Are You a Fit?

That is the number one question the employer or recruiter is thinking when they open your resume.  If they cannot determine where you fit in the organization, they will not bother to ask.  You will simply be dismissed if they do not immediately see you as a potential fit for a particular role.   You can avoid that uncertainly in the reader’s mind by creating a resume focused on your career goal....

Why Today Is the Most Important Day

Many of us spend too much time thinking about past issues in our work lives.  Some of us are idealists and spend too much time in the future.  It is helpful to reflect on our past and certainly a good idea to plan the future. However, the most important day is today.  If we are grounded in the present, we can be most effective. Why, because the present is when we can act.  We can’t cha...

Is Your Job Search Antiquated?

The job search tactics that you used ten or fifteen years ago won’t cut it in today’s job market.  The world has changed and to be successful, you must change with it.  Examine your habits to determine if these three old school tactics are hindering your job search success.

Waiting for a Recruiter

If you are still sending your resumes to recruiters and waiting for something to...