Everyone knows that a job search takes time, patience, and persistence. And we all hate that it takes time and requires patience and persistence! There is nothing you can do to change the amount of time or effort that a job search takes. But there are some things that can help make your efforts productive. […]
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Anyone who has ever tried to wear a garment that says \”one size fits all\” knows how untrue that statement can be. In resumes, as with clothing, there is no such thing as a one size fits all. When we try to make the resume fit every job, it actually fits none of the jobs.
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If you upload your resume to a company or job board website, you are most likely uploading your document to an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software. The ATS will scan your resume based on criteria set by the company and the hiring manager. The software will make the first decision. If your resume meets the
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Every bit of information on your resume is important. If that piece of information, that bullet, that phrase, is not relevant to the position or industry, it needs to go. It needs to go to make room for relevant information. Contact Info Your name and contact information is at the top of the page and
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Remember that your LinkedIn profile is information about you – not about your current employer. So strengthen your profile, making every section from your headline to the summary to your skills section heavy with content that demonstrates your abilities to meet employers’ needs. According to Jobvite’s Recruiter Nation 2015 survey, 87% of recruiters use LinkedIn
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In the previous blog, we discussed resumes and how they can demonstrate experience and skills and then quantify or qualify your accomplishments. Using these job search documents to catch the eye of recruiters and hiring managers makes the resume work FOR you, instead of against you! In this post, we will discuss two additional recommendations
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Resumes are the first job search document that most job seekers start with – the document that shows their experience and skills. However, a resume is just a piece of paper if it does not work for you to catch the interest of recruiters and hiring managers. There are several steps you can take to
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There are many reasons recruiters will only spend 3 to 5 seconds looking at your resume. They may find that you are not what they are seeking or you are not qualified for the position they are trying to fill. Below are some suggestions to make the recruiter’s job easier so they will spend more
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During your job search you will be reaching out to connect with others who can provide information or job leads. The best way to connect with people inside and outside your network is in face-to-face meetings. However, that isn’t always feasible if your contact is in New York City and you are in Los Angeles.
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“Send me your resume.” These words usually inspire panic, especially if you do not keep your resume up-to-date. You have no time, and the clock is ticking. You need to get your resume in, but first, spend a little time pruning your resume before you send it for the best results. Conduct Research: 10 Minutes
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