There are a lot of things job seekers add to their resumes that they don’t actually need. In some cases, these things hurt a job seeker’s chances of landing an interview. If you’re asking yourself, “Do I need these things on my resume?” take a look at the things job seekers should and should not
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Years ago, I was interviewing for a job. As many of you know, when you go through the interview process, you start with the recruiter, and then you meet with the manager, and then you meet with some of your peers—if you’re lucky. Then, at the end of the interview process, you might meet with
When you’re looking for a new job, your resume is your calling card. It’s often the first time a potential employer gets to meet you. Obviously, you want to make a good first impression. This means you don’t want a resume that leaves potential employers shaking their heads. When most people think of mistakes, they
Even though it’s one of the most common interview questions out there, everyone hates being asked, “What is your biggest weakness?” in a job interview. It’s hard enough to show your potential during an interview. How are you supposed to sell yourself to employers when they want you to tell them what’s wrong with you?
When there’s a company you really want to work for and you’ve applied and applied and you don’t get any results, the first thing I ask is how many informational interviews have you done with people who work at this company? Informational interviews are not job interviews. They are interviews where you are asking that
Interview questions are not as straightforward as they seem, and answering just one question incorrectly may put you out of the running for a job. The takeaway? Be ready to read between the lines. Here are seven of the most common interview questions, what the hiring manager is really asking, and how you should respond:
As a former hiring manager in several consulting firms, I often wondered if candidates were cognizant of the impression they made on employers. Even small things, such as the frown displayed by an applicant upon arriving at an interview, or the worn-out jeans of an applicant in a roomful of suits, gave me pause as
Recruiters look at dozens of resumes a day. If they see something they don’t like, your resume could wind up in the “no” pile in just seconds. Here are a few tips you should follow to make your resume better than the rest, standing out from all that competition! 1. Make Sure Your Resume Is
If you needed to convince someone that Girl Scout Cookies are delicious or that rainbows are really beautiful, you’d have to first know what the cookies taste like and what rainbows look like—right? The same applies when it’s time for you to sell yourself in an interview to strangers. In a job interview, you need
If you’re a recent college graduate and you’re unemployed, you might have an idea of what we’re about to talk about. You’ve spent four years of your life hitting the books, getting good grades, participating in relevant extra-curricular activities, and maybe even juggling a part-time job in between. You’ve worked really hard for your degree
On Fridays, you’re probably thinking, “Screw work! TGIF! I am done with this job.” Or if you’re unemployed, “I’m done looking for work. It’s my weekend. I’m going to blow it up and I’m going to have the time of my life.” You know what? You should. But here’s the problem… I’ve been a career
You’ve been applying for jobs every day, but you feel stuck. Your job search isn’t going anywhere. You submit job applications but never hear back from employers. Why aren’t you getting interviews? What are you doing wrong? Is it your resume? Chances are, your resume is to blame. It’s very easy for job seekers to
The most common mistake I see people make after a few weeks or a month of job search is they turn inward. What do I mean by that? Well, the job search already feels really stressful to people, so you muster up the energy, you take time out of your schedule to do something you’re
You’ve certainly heard that using a powerful personal brand message will make your executive resume a compelling read—and help you gain traction in your job search. But how do you go about defining and capturing your brand? Intensive processes, such as the 360 Reach Personal Branding exercise, can often help pinpoint your brand elements and
Like any other conversation, a job interview is a two-way street. It’s as much about how well you listen as it is about what you say. And there’s more to listening than simply hearing another person’s words. How interviewers sit, how they ask their questions, and what they do while listening to your answers can
If your position gets terminated, should you mention that in your next interview? Many job seekers face this dilemma in their job search when they’re newly unemployed. First, you need to determine what type of termination occurred. There are two types of termination: voluntary and involuntary. If you quit, that’s called voluntary termination. If it’s
Whether you were fired, laid off, let go, want to make a career change, or just quit your job, it’s important to find activities that will make you more employable when you’re out of work. Otherwise, you’ll have a hard time keeping up with qualified job candidates who aren’t desperate for a job. Also, you’ll
A common question I get from job seekers on LinkedIn is, “What is the best way for employers to notice your LinkedIn profile and how should it be set up?” Well, the answer is pretty simple. Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile So It Matches Recruiters Search Criteria Optimizing your LinkedIn profile so it matches the search
The job interview—this is where it all really begins! While your resume may have impressed the hiring manager and helped you get your foot in the door, now you really have to bring home those points on the resume in person. Failing to convey the right message in the job interview means it is game
Do you have “unproductive discomfort”? As a career coach, I work with a lot of people who sit in unproductive discomfort, meaning they have a lot of anxiety, stress, anger, and frustration around their situation, but they’re spending more time worrying about it and thinking about it than doing something about it. Now, that’s not
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