Resumes mean so much to hiring managers. It’s your first introduction to a prospective employer and it’s how you differentiate yourself. But what separates bad resumes from good ones? 1. The best resumes avoid abbreviations. Abbreviations are not professional nor are they accepted. Nothing makes HR managers cringe more than seeing sentences like the following: …
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If you find it difficult to present your best talents, maybe you need professional help in promoting yourself. Two public relations executives, Meryl Weinsaft Cooper and Jessica Kleiman have written a new book that combines public relations and career advice. They believe today’s job seekers must “find ways to be creative and resourceful so that …
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The Grass Isn’t Always Greener – How Looking for a New Job Can Make You Appreciate the One You Have From time to time, we’ve all thought about leaving our job. You may be overdue for a raise, bored out of your mind, or just sick and tired of office politics. Whatever the reason, it’s …
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While most operators of bungee jumping sites are not typically physics experts, they do rely on tables generated by experts. These tables are used to determine chord diameter and static line length, based on the weight of the jumper and the desired maximum distance of the jump. Most would agree there is no possible way …
A recent Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that the ratio of unemployed workers to available jobs is still more than five to one. It should come as no surprise then that human resources professionals and hiring managers are inundated with resumes for every position they …
If you’ve ever been part of the American workforce, you’ve likely experienced a bad boss. (If you haven’t, I’d suggest buying a lottery ticket right now because you are one lucky son-of-a-gun.) Bad bosses crop up everywhere, not just within comic strips, sitcoms, and restaurants with drive-thrus. They may be belligerent, belittling, controlling, narcissistic, clueless, …
Jane was anxiously awaiting input on her application for a Restaurant Manager job position at a local hotel. Her job interviews had gone well, encouragement had been offered, and then…no callbacks of any kind from the hotel. When she called them for a status update, she was merely told that she was no longer being …
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If you haven’t conducted an interview by Skype yet, I’m willing to bet that it’s coming to your laptop screen or iPhone soon. “Telephone interviews are going to video interviews” via Skype or another mode, Berndt said. He offers some savvy suggestions for making Skype interviews sparkle: • Try it out with friends. Ask them …
Interview Etiquette – The Little Things that Mean A Lot Many of the components of proper interview etiquette seem like mere “little things” on the surface. However, they are little things that add up to a favorable impression with the human resource professional or hiring manager conducting the interview. A lack of attention to etiquette …
Trying to get your job search off to a strong start – only to be hampered by the resume-writing process? Do you struggle to articulate the high points of your career and brand – or to sum up the reasons you should be considered over others? If so, you have plenty of company, especially if …
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