Rather than focusing on making your resume ATS compliant, I am currently recommending that your time will be better spent making the connections that will get your resume in front of the hiring manager. Usually this occurs by getting a referral from someone that you know that has access to this person. The latest statistics …
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There are a multitude of websites offering “free” resumes. I’ve tried 20+ of them and have yet to find one that I really like. In fact, the reason I created this business and website is because I was frustrated and disappointed in them and wanted to offer products that actually work and are easy to …
1. Whether you can follow directions. If a cover letter is requested, did you send a cover letter or an email? If a PDF resume is requested, did you send it as a word doc? Not following directions can quickly put your resume in the “no” pile. 2. How to get in touch with you. …
No matter how eager you are to move on it pays to quit your current job with a clear head and thoughtful planning. 1. NEVER burn any bridges. No matter how sure you are that you will never work somewhere again it’s not worth the risk to bad mouth a company, colleagues, or bosses. Someday, …
The health care industry is rampant with ageism although it is well-veiled. Although that is discouraging, it’s better to be armed with that awareness so that you can be proactive in your job search. The financial bottom line is a fact of life and experienced employees “cost” more than less experienced employees to hire. As a …
The applicant tracking system (ATS) is a factor in 90% of jobs that you apply for. Unfortunately, there are a number of different systems and it is impossible to customize your resume for ATS. You can not know exactly which one you are dealing so it is important to follow general guidelines. There are a …
Cover letters are an important component of your career documents. Not every hiring manager reads cover letters but you cannot take the chance on this. Cover letters are an opportunity to make the best case scenario for yourself or they can leave the hiring manager unimpressed with you. Generic cover letters should be customized for …
Are you rethinking your original career choice? Many of us suffer “buyer’s remorse” at some time in our careers. We may have chosen a career for the right reasons – interest, values, passion – but then find that the reality of the career is not a good fit any longer. The first step in considering …
How can sending your resume to a perspective employer be so complicated? Well, it’s not if you follow these easy-to-use guidelines for submitting the correct version. First, you start with the same written document to create each of these versions of your resume. See, it’s already easy! Begin by saving and storing your resume as …
The short answer to that question is as many as the number of jobs that you are seeking. That doesn’t mean that you are fully rewriting your resume each time you apply for a job. It means that you are starting with your basic resume and customizing it to optimize your attributes for each particular …
