There’s a great article over at bnet.com on damaging misconceptions new college graduates have about job search and employment. Some of these are crucial for every job seeker to understand, including: They act as though they are meeting with their college advisor, telling prospective employers what the job will do for them instead of what…
Yesterday I was guest host of the HireFriday discussion on Twitter (search for #HFChat). Career thought leaders and HR pros gathered to discuss ‘Reinventing the Resume’. The discussion centered around 4 questions: How do you describe yourself in 160 words or less? What are advantages of a virtual resume? What keywords should you consider and…
Someone’s collected an all-star lineup of Completely Insane Resumes (that may be better than yours). Good for a lot of laughs (I usually try not to make resumes that would be great material for standup comics), and as a gallery of What Not to Do. My personal favorites: “REFERENCES UNAVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WERE ALL BURNED…
I put this quick list together for a client with Top Secret security clearance (TS/SCI, or sensitive compartmented information). That’s an asset valued in the low six figures by certain employers, right off the bat, so it’s a good idea to put it to work in your search. Second, it signals that you’ve already been…
On April 19th, McDonald’s announced it was hiring 50,000 new employees in one day. I thought I’d share an example of what such experience can become on a resume. I’ve made this anonymous, stripping away some telling details and metrics. This worked very well for a client, and shows that a “McJob” can become a…
I’ve been featured as a resume reviewer at events for CareerBuilder, Jobing.com, Women for Hire, the San Diego Union-Tribune, and a few other organizations (and I’m happy to consider additional appearances, so contact me!). I thought I’d share some tips for professional resume writers, career coaches, HR pros, and others gearing up to review resumes…