In the past, including your home address on your resume was a formality that readers expected to see. But today, it’s no longer necessary (in the U.S.–if you are in another country, follow your local customs). There are good reasons you might want to leave it off: 1. It could cause you to be discriminated […]
Reaching out directly to a hiring manager when a company isn’t advertising an opening is a great way to network. You can position yourself as the candidate of choice for the company’s next opening. Also, if the hiring manager likes you, he can possibly create a job for you; this happens more often than you […]
Your “digital dirt” could be haunting you. If you haven’t “Googled” yourself lately, it’s probably a good idea to type your name into the search engine to see what results you get. A wealth of information about most of us is at any prospective employer’s fingertips and can help or hurt your chances of getting […]
Unfortunately, there are always going to be con artists who will try to prey on job seekers who are eager to land their dream jobs–and even the savviest of executives have been hoodwinked by slick, sophisticated recruitment cons. You’re probably wondering what someone’s motive would be for posing as a recruiter or employer. There’s no […]
Many employers are doing thorough online research into job candidates; a few bad apples try to take that to the extreme.
One of the most important aspects of finding an executive resume writer, LinkedIn profile writer, and/or career coach is making sure that you and the provider are a good fit for each other. That will ensure that you both enjoy the experience and will greatly increase the chances of the outcome you’re hoping for.
Stop Being Reactive on LinkedIn, and Start Being Proactive! While many job seekers focus on applying for advertised jobs on LinkedIn, a more effective approach is to use LinkedIn to contact decision makers at companies of interest when they’re NOT advertising an opening. Use LinkedIn’s “advanced search” feature to identify people who currently work at […]
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