Resumes are tough to create. We have difficulty figuring out what information to put on, what to leave off, and which advice to listen to.
Additionally, employers have cursed themselves with processes which lead to far too many resumes to consider. Plus various websites scrape job postings from everywhere into one large listing and do […]
HAVE YOU MISSED THESE RESUME BASICS?
Creating A Better Resume
Like many HR people, I am often asked for resume writer recommendations. Some jobseekers want information on resume services or coaches and are hoping for a ‘magic pill’ that results in an immediate job offer.
Yet even those who understand what information is needed to create a useful resume are surprised by the questions a […]
Where to Work: Critical for Success
Looking at job ads? Search agents out on your favorite sites? Think that is really an effective job search?
Well, actually, no.
Many job seekers complain about never hearing back from all the resumes they have submitted to job ads. Blasting out your resume to every possible job ad is so easy these days. It is so easy […]
Military Transition: Targeting Employers
Once you know what work you want to do next and have basic career goals defined, you need to find the right employers. The ‘right employers’ are those who not only offer the work you seek but who match your values, goals, and offer what you need to succeed.
Start by creating a detailed picture […]
Targets of Opportunity and Your Search
A major portion of your job search should be devoted to identifying potential jobs and employers who match your needs and to building your network to help you succeed. These targets are your most important focus. You need to build intel and define your battle order here.
But every job search also includes “targets of […]
Four Holiday Job Search Tips
Every year in November, job seekers get discouraged that no-one is hiring and stop their search activities until January. Is this you?
Make the last two months of the year work for you, instead of against you.
Step 1: Review all your marketing materials and update them.
Use a clear head and mind to review your resume, […]
Too Soon Old – Are You A Job Seeker Over 40?
When I give career development seminars, there are often questions about age discrimination. Yes, discrimination is illegal. And yes, it does still occur.
There recently was a job posting on a professional group’s email list for an entry-level position which also included the word “young.” And the list erupted. More often the ads contain code […]
GalleryMilitary Transition: Military Resume Tricks Rant
I recently have begun hearing again that some employment counselors are telling transitioning military folks to omit their military service information and/or titles. Instead they suggest one use words like “major international organization vice-president.” This was a sad trend after the Vietnam war, driven by popular talk that all vets were psychotic. Do you really need a […]
Military transition: Career choices
So there you are, trying to figure out what jobs in the civilian world will be worthwhile.
And here I am, regularly talking success stories and research….
With all the potential careers available, how do you start to choose?
First steps are to think about what your knowledge, experience, interests, and education offer you.
What strengths do you […]
