Does the thought of writing your resume leave you confused? Not sure who will be reading this? An AI (ATS) or a human? It can feel stressful to know what to write, who to write for (recruiters? hiring managers?), what keywords, etc., especially when you aren’t sure exactly what an applicant tracking system does. I’ll… Read more »
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I would say at least in more than half of the conversations I have with job seekers, they end up asking me if they should have their LinkedIn profile written, or just their resume? What do hiring managers read the most? The resume or a LinkedIn profile? The answer is BOTH. Resumes and LinkedIn profiles… Read more »
Read MoreImagine you brought home a carton of milk, opened it for your cereal, started to pour, and out came Diet Coke. It’s not that you don’t like Diet Coke. It’s just that you 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥 milk. One of the most common frustrations I hear from recruiters and hiring managers is that their candidate’s resumes don’t match… Read more »
Read MoreI’ve been talking with job seekers lately who ask whether they should job search right now or wait until after the New Year. The holidays are upon us and many worry it isn’t a good time.🎅 But–there are many benefits to continuing on with your job search. 🎄 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬. Companies have new budgets in… Read more »
Read MoreDoes #cold calling a hiring manager cause you to hyperventilate? 😱 You’re not alone! If you have a solid plan in place it can reduce anxiety, build your confidence, and increase your chances of success. Here are some quick tips to get you there: ✔ 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 the company. Learn about their mission, goals, and the type… Read more »
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Today, while mindlessly browsing through social media, I came across an article containing a list of home trends that “are on their way out”. Since I have just recently updated several areas of my home, I was intrigued and moved forward with reading, hoping that one of my remodeling projects wasn’t on the “out” list…. Read more »
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If you’re planning on starting a new job search in 2022, you need to know that how you search for a job has changed greatly over the years. Whether you’re a new grad, management professional, seasoned executive, or C-Suite office holder, you need to ensure that you have the “dos” and “don’ts” of today’s job… Read more »
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Asking your boss for a raise can be one of the most anxiety-inducing things you ever do at your job. Because of how nerve-wracking it is, many people wait too long to get the raise they deserve. Too many people fail to understand that there’s no reason to be anxious about asking for a raise,… Read more »
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Are you thinking that 2022 is the year you really want to score that executive-level position with your company? Or for a completely new organization? Either way, you’re going to want to have your marketing tools ready for the new year-new job search adventure, and being able to present hiring managers and recruiters a targeted,… Read more »
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I recently spent some time picking the brains of two hiring managers. We got to talking about jobseekers, resumes, approaches to resumes, what they looked for in a resume, and job descriptions. Something they both mentioned as a common frustration is when the candidate’s resume doesn’t match the position they are interviewing for. The job… Read more »
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