**This post was written in August 2021, and the standards have since changed. It is no longer appropriate to put credentials such as MBA or PMP next to your name as the market is saturated, many people have them, and it doesn’t mean as much as it used to. I have heard from multiple recruiters …
Have you ever been charged with reviewing a pile of monotonous paperwork? While buried deep underneath your stack, did you experience a moment of realization that you couldn’t recall what you had been reading – for who knows how long? Zoning out happens to everyone – including hiring managers. Recruiters and hiring managers continually navigate …
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Although LinkedIn is primarily career-focused, it’s still a social network, making it a great place to show recruiters your skill, motivation, and culture fit in an authentic, personable manner. The About section provides you with a 2,000-character space to deliver your personal brand narrative. It is a prominent and vital section of your LinkedIn which …
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College has provided you with all the training you need. If you believe this, you may be on a path to obsolescence. Employees slid by with this “learn-then-work” mindset 20 years ago, but today’s ever-evolving, technology-enhanced landscape requires “work-and-learn” thinking. According to The HR Digest, organizational needs are shifting like Nascar drivers, requiring employees to …
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Are you frustrated because your resume is gaining little traction with recruiters? Maybe you forgot to click “Submit” on the job application page! I’m joking. That’s rarely the problem. While clicking “Submit” is an important step, it’s more likely that you haven’t created an ATS-compliant resume, and your 2021 resume format stinks (yes, even you, …
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Wondering what to include on your resume? Here are the essential parts: Header Your header should be located at the top of the page and include: Name Phone number (just one, please!) Email Address Address (city, state, and zip only) LinkedIn URL Portfolio/Website URL (optional) * If you possess a Ph.D., MBA, PMP, CPA, etc., …
“Follow your passion,” they say, “To have a fulfilling life and career!” Sure, and would you like a jentacular* cup of tea with that advice? Because I have no idea what that is, either. Do you feel hurt or annoyed when you’re told to follow your passion? You’re not alone. According to Bill Burnett, the …
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No, you shouldn’t. Unless you want your resume to be boring and lame. Captain Obvious was seen crying over a whiskey when power statements replaced resume objective statements. (Don’t feel bad for him; he’s still busy with candidates asking tiresome questions at job interviews.) Here’s a resume objective statement: “Seeking a job where I can use my skills …
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You’ve demonstrated all your ingredients for success on your resume. It’s been submitted more than 100 times a week for the past months but have received few job interview invitations. Why aren’t recruiters knocking down your door? It might be because you’re serving pepperoni to vegetarians. The pathway to a recruiter’s heart is specificity. Consider …
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You’ve probably been told by someone to follow your passion and look for a job you’ll love. On the surface, this sounds great, but in reality, it’s bad advice for several reasons: You may get hired for one thing you think you love, but as your role evolves, you may find yourself doing things you …
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