Scene from a recruiting analytics presentation: The defense contracting client had several cleared vacancies but could not fill them. Data analysis showed that the firm’s salary was $30,000 lower than what people who met the requirements were making. The Program Manager rejected any higher compensation and said “cut the years required from 10-12 down […]
GalleryDefense and Intel Contracting Are Evolving, Are You
Government contracting work has changed. The huge boom in employment over the past decade in intel, in supporting two wars, and in increased outsourcing has turned. The past two years have seen big cutbacks across the landscape. With the focus on cutting the budget that will continue.
Many people are looking and waiting and discouraged. […]
GalleryDoes Your Resume #Fail
The crowd was great at the most recent Cleared Job Fair Resume Reviews. Patient, positive, networking while waiting. And most even followed the written instructions. So I saw a lot of resumes full of editing done while waiting. All good.
But the most common problems remain just that.
#1: A resume full of job descriptions but […]
Gallery3 Networking Success Tips
You can hardly open your browser or a business publication without seeing something about networking. Why? Studies show regular networkers are more successful in business and in life. True for introverts and extroverts incidentally.
Tip 1. Learn how to network
Don’t bother with random events or big ‘networking’ ones. Think about what you want to get […]
Smart and Senior – Job Search Tips
Every job fair in the past 18 months which I have attended or heard of has had more senior-level people attending. So your ‘competition’ is increasing. What should you do?
Tip 1. It’s who knows you, not just who you know.
You need to involve your current network effectively, of course. But now is also the time to […]
Cover Letters Can Make a Difference
Cover letters are not the main reason an employer will contact you. But hiring managers like them and that can make a difference between two equally qualified job seekers.
Take advantage of the opportunity to point out how your achievements specifically meet the job requirements.
Originally published in ClearedJobs.net
Your Resume Needs a Short, Relevant Summary, Not an Objective
Every time I review resumes at Cleared Job Fairs, I see a lot of resumes with professional summaries and objectives and skills lists that take up most of page one. Don’t be this self-focused! A resume needs to show how you can help the potential employer now!
You need a meaty but short summary on your resume. […]
Decide This Before Writing Your Resume
Before you write a resume decide – what type of work are you seeking?
A resume is a ‘hook’ to capture an employer’s attention. It has to be focused on both what a specific type of job requires and what an employer requires. Then you take your past achievements and successes and write about them in […]
GalleryWe Wanted to Help Your Job Search but You Blew It
Recently I was at a meeting with military folks transitioning to the civilian work world. Several asked for my card. Not one has contacted me in the weeks since.
An old friend has been looking for work for a year. Many people who know him ask me about his progress. And then say ‘he never followed-up’ about […]
Skip Your Resume Objective to Grab an Employer’s Attention
What is the point of a resume? It is an ad, designed to get an employer interested in you.
So why do so many people start out with a statement of what they want: “where I can contribute my skills to a growing blah, blah, blah…” Most objectives are boringly similar and none really attract […]
