Give Your Resume A Fresh Start – 8 Great Tips!
Now that it’s Springtime, it feels like a new is beginning. As part of this “fresh start,” it’s a good idea to review and improve your resume.
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Now that it’s Springtime, it feels like a new is beginning. As part of this “fresh start,” it’s a good idea to review and improve your resume.
Whether you are networking, interviewing for a job or meeting new colleagues for the first time, here are some guidelines to keep in mind which will make a good first impression.
Even in a down market, job seekers and employees are not powerless or without recourse. In fact, you have more control over your career circumstances than you might think.
Cover letters are the most commonly used method to introduce your credentials to an employer. And they can serve as one of your strongest selling tools!
Achieving career success isn’t just about climbing the corporate ladder. Learn why pursuing parallel paths is crucial for reaching your goals with this career advice guide.
Not knowing your values is like “flying blind.” When you finally do identify what your top values are, it’s like someone suddenly switched on the lights after living in the dark for years!
With today’s longer life expectancy, many of us will be in retirement for 20, 30 years or more – so it is certainly worth the time and energy to think about this “long and hard.”
Spring is just around the corner (starts March 20)! If your resume hasn’t been getting the results you want, Spring is the perfect time to “clean it up” and significantly improve it.
By employing these follow-up strategies after the interview, you will improve your chances of getting more offers, and you will also feel more empowered and effective throughout the hiring process!
Never say anything negative, or anything that could possibly be construed as negative! By stating all their answers in positive (or, at least, neutral) terms, candidates can avoid being disqualified unnecessarily.
A lot of people in this situation might think, “Whew – now I can relax, cruise a while and rest on my laurels.” Actually, your work is just beginning – but so is your “glory!”
When an interviewer asks, “So, do you have any questions for me?”, the worst thing you could possibly say is “Nope.”