Archive for July, 2009
What Does Your Resume Say About You?
In: Recruiting
23 Jul 2009I reviewed about 120 resumes today for a couple of new jobs we recently posted. Interestingly enough, I am surprised by how many candidates sink their own battleship before leaving the pier and it all starts with their resumes.
This is your first chance to make an impression, so think about what you want your resume [...]
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- Tags: personality, Resume
Do You Want a Job or a Career?
17 Jul 2009We received some great comments from last week’s post about Finding Your Tribe which encouraged candidates to go beyond just applying for a job, but to also consider in which type of company and corporate culture they want to work.
It’s a critical aspect when starting your job search and most candidates overlook it. If you [...]
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- Tags: Hiring, Interviewing, Objective, Resume, resume writing
Finding Your Tribe
In: Recruiting
10 Jul 2009Wanting to get right back into the work force after being laid-off is a common quest. It isn’t any fun losing a job and your first thought after being let go is to get right back to the search with earnest. You have family obligations and/or are not used to sitting around by the phone [...]
To Cover Letter or Not to Cover Letter?
In: Recruiting
2 Jul 2009Recently I have been asked about the importance of a cover letter when submitting your resume. Do you really need one? Is it actual read? Will it help me stand out? These are all great questions. But more importantly, I would ask if the cover letter is still relevant.
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- Tags: Application, Cover Letter, Objective, Summary
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