Most resumes I receive from jobseekers have something in common—they are a compilation of job descriptions. The resume is task-oriented. In other words, we learn that the jobseeker responded to… Read More
Resumes and LinkedIn
6 Job Search Planning Strategies that Work: Set yourself up for success, not frustration!
Job search, I’ve often said on this blog, is a business process. Jobseekers should set a goal and then make a strategic plan to get results. This week, the speakers—mainly… Read More
4 Resume Rules: Should you follow them?
The first thing many of us do when we start a job search is to look up advice for building or updating a resume. We find a plethora of books… Read More
7 Questions to Ask Yourself When You Don’t Get the Job
Our post last week addressed the job search “numbers game” and how it causes disappointment when we do not get a job. We concluded that rejection during the job search… Read More
4 Steps to Beat Rejection: Win the job search “numbers game” faster.
Job search is largely a numbers game. The US Department of Labor has made it official. Statistics show that you may face tough competition and rejection during the job search…. Read More
Guide to the Post-pandemic Job Market
