You have painstakingly crafted your resume to show all of your wonderful and marketable qualities in the most comprehensive way possible. You’ve checked for errors and completeness. You’re done! Right? Unfortunately, no. If you want to really help yourself stand apart from the pack for each and every position you apply for, resume preparation cannot
Prepping for a job interview? By now we all (hopefully) know it’s important to arrive equipped with knowledge about the company for which you’re interviewing. If that’s news to you, consider this article your crash course! It can be tough to narrow down which details are most important to note during your research. Not to
Are you the manager’s dream employee? Naturally, meeting the qualifications of the job description is essential, ranging from skill sets to knowledge. But most managers will tell you there is more to getting the job than just checking those boxes. When leaders decide who to hire or promote, it’s the intangibles that often elevate the best to
Writing a resume seems like a straightforward endeavor–until you actually sit down to create one. For example, what’s the right length? Do you need an objective statement? And what changes should you make, if any, if you want to reapply for a certain position? 133
In a perfect world, no one would need a resume. The candidates most suited to a particular job would simply be summoned forth to interview, based on their reputation and word of mouth referral. Employers would carefully make their hiring decisions based on the candidates’ verbal account of their past performance, without regard to any
Employers and staffing agencies get creative to find capable bilingual workers. 152
WITH DEMAND FOR SENIOR MANAGERS ON THE RISE as the job market and economy heat up , a flurry of counteroffers are expected to rain on executives who give notice this year. “Counteroffers always go up in a climate like we’re now seeing, and my clients are now talking about candidates they’re trying to recruit
The chief financial officer (CFO) of a Midwestern insurance company bumps into the HR director in the men’s room and asks how his new benefits administration strategy is shaping up. Before the HR director can respond, the CFO declares his belief that benefits administration should be outsourced to avoid spending money on the new technology
Interviewers come in many styles, shapes, and sizes. They may be trained professionals or rank beginners. They may be pleasant and encouraging or rude and opinionated. 145
1. Poor personal appearance 2. Lack of interest and enthusiasm; passive and indifferent 118
Dressing for an interview can be quite challenging for most people as each job may not have the same dress requirement. For example you would not dress the same for an Auto Mechanic position as you would for a Sales Manager position. 117
Interviewing for a job can be stressfull. You may have a feeling of vunerability “selling” your skills or answering unexpected questions from the interviewer. However, interviewing is a skill you can learn. With the right tips and techniques, you can become an expert at sharing your positive traits with potential employers, presenting yourself effectively at
Good news for summer job seekers: Jobs should be more plentiful this year and a majority of employers have jobs paying more than $15 per hour, according to a new report. The $15-per-hour wage has been highlighted this week by thousands of demonstrators at McDonald’s headquarters, where workers demanded higher wages for frontline employees at
It’s still a tough job market out there, and you’ll need to be on top of your game throughout the job search process to get hired. While your experience is important, it’s just one piece of the puzzle. Recruiters are evaluating everything to determine if you’re going to be a fit for their team, and
So you have managed to successfully stand out from dozens of applicants and you have been called for an interview. As much as writing your cover letter and resume were difficult, a job interview can easily make even the most composed of individuals nervous. For many, job interviews feel like they’re “do or die”, and feeling as if
Ready to get your dream job? It’s a complex process involving more than completing an application andnailing the interview. As the saying goes, the devil is in the details, and it’s definitely true for making a standout impression. If it seems like your job search is slow and unsuccessful, you may be making one of several common job search mistakes
MINNEAPOLIS — Senia Mae Tuominen was an engineer in her first career. “I did fantastic in school, graduated at the top of my class,” she said. “When I started to do the work, I was miserable. I hated being in a cube, I hated being in a corporation. I wound up getting sick from pressure
The Only Thing Worse Than Making a Hiring Mistake Is Not Catching It In Time Recognize the Problem Getting through the hiring process can be exhausting and time-consuming. We’ve been there and we get it. You found someone with a great resume, who has most of the skills needed, and seems like he’d be a
Pros & Cons of Hiring Superstar Employees Meet Martin In the mid 1990s I took a job at a growing startup. The delineation of talent at the office was pretty clear: Four partners (President, VP/Technology, VP/Sales, VP/Marketing) and four employees (Video producer, Graphic Designer, and two Application Developers). Then there was Martin. Martin didn’t work
Startups Should Highlight Advantages to Overcome Hiring Challenges How Startups Can Hire More Effectively You just got funded, congratulations! By now, you’ve likely accepted the condition of working with limited resources as the price for entrepreneurship. It’s not typical to receive carte blanche from your investors when it comes to paying yourself or your people.
