How Your Work History Affects Your Job Hunt in the New Age of Work By Bob Hartzell Some say the resume is dying. I say it’s not. For most jobs, you still have to present an impressive resume and cover letter to land an interview. But the resume–and other details of the job hunt–certainly are… Read more »
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Evaluate That Job Offer in 10 Steps
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The People Connection: Creating Instant Rapport with Anyone You Meet
Have you ever wondered why it is we hit it off instantly with some people and never seem to click with others? Why is it that there are some people we feel as if we’ve known forever and others we can’t seem to relate to even after years of contact? When we truly connect with… Read more »
I wish I knew what I want to be when I grow up
I wish I knew what I want to be when I grow up “I wish I knew what I want to be when I grow up,” my 43-year old colleague said over lunch. She has worked in several fields and was now thinking of leaving her position to go on a quest for her dream… Read more »
The DNA of Top Achievers
Of course by now we are all becoming aware of DNA. It is the source code that determines who we are. When we look at DNA we can see what a person will look like, what diseases they may come down with, etc. This has been a tremendous breakthrough for scientists and will continue to… Read more »
Don’t Hate the Gatekeeper
What’s keeping 75 percent of online resumes from being seen by hiring managers? The automated “gatekeeper”: the applicant tracking system (ATS). An ATS uses sophisticated software to automatically scan applications, filtering out unqualified candidates and only delivering what it deems are the most suitable candidates. It’s an efficiency boon for HR and hiring managers, but… Read more »
Who is Most Qualified for This Position? How to Read a Resume
Being able to peruse a résumé quickly remains an important skill for hiring managers and HR professionals. After all, they sometimes need to analyze upwards of 100 candidates for an open position. Determining who is the most qualified and worthy of an interview must happen as quickly as possible. To improve your company’s staffing efforts,… Read more »
Five Things Your Team Needs From Management
Hiring talented employees is only part of the equation when it comes to building a great workplace. Your company’s managers and executive team needs to ensure its team stays engaged, inspired, and focused on producing great work. In a competitive economy, this approach helps keep your overall productivity – and retention rate – as high… Read more »
Helpful Tips to Advance Your Career in Finance or any Career
If you work as a financial professional, keeping your career on an upwards path requires a proactive effort. After all, it’s a constantly changing business sector with FinTech innovations, like AI, making inroads throughout the industry. Ensuring your skills stay up to date greatly helps in improving your marketability to recruiters. With long-term success in… Read more »
Yes, Cover Letters are Still Necessary
You spent all this time writing a compelling résumé that perfectly states your qualifications. Do you need to spend a similar amount of effort crafting a cover letter? Do hiring managers even look at them anymore? Finding the answers to these questions is essential for any successful job search. Let’s take a closer look at… Read more »