Posts Tagged ‘Job Seeker’
How to Create ATS-Friendly Resumes
Have you been applying for positions and get few or no responses? It may have less to do with your work experience and more to do with the fact that your resume keeps getting rejected by the ATS. What is an ATS System? The “AT-what,” you ask? ATS system refers to an applicant tracking system.…
Read MoreWhat Not to Put on Your Resume
How do I create a resume that positively catches a hiring manager’s attention? And how much information is too much? We live in an era of oversharing on social media via Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Tik Tok…the list of options goes on. So, for some candidates looking for work, it stands to reason that they might…
Read MoreUse the Law of Attraction to Get a Job
When The Secret came out in 2006, it became all the rage and sold 30 million copies by 2009. While Oprah Winfrey was a proponent of the book and an article in Good Housekeeping reported overall favorable results of a month-long experiment, the book took some hard knocks by critics of the promotion of positive…
Read MoreTransparent Communication Is the Key to Networking & Building Relationships
“I’ll send you my updated resume.” “You’ll be hearing from us soon.” “I’ve enjoyed our conversation — I’ll be in touch for a final interview.” Whether you are a candidate seeking a new position or a hiring manager searching for the perfect fit, you have undoubtedly been on the receiving end of one of these…
Read MoreUnderstanding the 7 Finer Points of Job Hunting
Job hunting for a new position can be like a full-time job if done right. It’s also fraught with potential pitfalls. It’s easy to make a misstep, which can impact the future of your career. The world is now digital, and everything about you is available to employers, including your social media presence and prior…
Read MoreTurning the Interview Process Around
Let’s start with a joke: Interviewer: Well, we’re nearing the end of the interview. One more question: what do you consider your worst trait? Candidate: Oh, that’s easy. Honesty is my worst trait. Interviewer: I don’t consider honesty as a bad trait. Candidate: I honestly don’t care what you think. Seriously, though, folks, the interview…
Read MoreThe Value in Adjusting Your Job Search Expectations
The Coronavirus pandemic can be viewed in two ways: either as the worst thing that has happened to us or as a great opening. For those seeking an opportunity, this period can be a time to reinvent themselves or to learn a new skill. This is a great moment to assess one’s priorities and focus…
Read MoreResume Checklist for the New Job Market
Your resume represents you to your prospective employer. Your resume will make or break your opportunity for a bright future; therefore, you must put your best foot forward. Furthermore, there are many ways to create a resume — do it yourself, ask someone more skilled with Word, use a Word template, use an online service,…
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