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., […]
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“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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The hidden job market consists of all the jobs that are filled without ever being posted online. Hiring Managers generally circulate these roles internally or create them for a specific individual with unique skills. Employers who don’t post job listings often do so to save money, drive efficiency, restrict public knowledge of business changes, and
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A few weeks ago, I talked about how applying the concepts of “The Work” helped me realized that my very bad week really wasn’t that bad. Now, I’m excited to present to you a transcript of a client, “J,” exploring her thoughts about her job using Katie’s process with Facilitator Kathleen Sepeda. As you read
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One of the most common behavioral questions asked in a job interview is, “What are your weaknesses?” If this question causes you to find a new weakness in your knees, don’t fret. You’re not alone! But, by the time you’re done reading these job interview tips, you’ll answer this question like a pro. Be a
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Yesterday was a bad day. My computer broke in the middle of an order and caused a productivity nightmare. The pet store hassled me about a return. They really don’t care about their customers. A guy almost hit me head-on by going the wrong way around a round-about. What a jerk! When I got into
Aside from being an opportunity to chow down on a delicious meal with friends, Thanksgiving is the perfect annual reminder to consider the things we’re grateful for and give back if we’re able. This year, even though I’m unable to experience the holiday with family due to the complications of distance and the pandemic, I’m
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