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How do I handle references on a resume?
QUESTION: How do I handle references on a resume?I would suggest never putting references on your resume. Instead, have a separate sheet that has aligned branding elements as your resume (similar font, graphic element, layout, etc). It’s another opportunity to show...
How do I work with recruiters in my job search?
QUESTION: How do I work with recruiters in my job search? Today's recruiting landscape is primarily focused on top performers in leadership, engineering, healthcare, IT, legal, accounting, and high-ticket sales. If your resume shows a successful background and...
What are the best tips for job searching as we embark on a new decade?
QUESTION: What are the best tips for job searching as we embark on a new decade?According to CareerBuilder, a majority of job seekers utilize job boards as their primary source for job search. Meanwhile, hiring authorities report that their highest quality candidates...
How do I write my LinkedIn profile if I’m open to multiple career directions?
QUESTION: How do I write my LinkedIn profile if I’m open to multiple career directions?This is one of the reasons that the resume has not yet become obsolete; you can make multiple versions of a resume, but not LinkedIn. The best route is to make LinkedIn specific to...
What is the hidden job market?
QUESTION: What is the hidden job market?If you ask successful professionals how they found and landed their current positions, you will probably arrive at the same conclusion that study after study has shown. Many, if not most jobs are obtained, at least in part,...
I’ve seen a lot of career professionals talk about the ATS. Can you explain what it is?
QUESTION: I’ve seen a lot of career professionals talk about the ATS. Can you explain what it is?Applicant Tracking Systems are technology currently being used by 98% of Fortune 500 companies and about 80% of all companies to screen candidates. This software enables...
Which resume format should I use? Functional? Chronological? Something else?
QUESTION: Which resume format should I use? Functional? Chronological? Something else?Most recruiters don’t like functional resumes, and they don’t work well with employers’ Applicant Tracking Systems. A reverse chronological or “combination” format is better...
Should I always include a cover letter with my resume even if they don’t ask for it?
QUESTION: Should I always include a cover letter with my resume even if they don’t ask for it? A hiring manager told me, “I don’t always read the cover letters, but I go first for the applications that include one.” In addition, a cover letter enables you to go beyond...
Any tips for creating an attention-grabbing LinkedIn headline?
QUESTION: Any tips for creating an attention-grabbing LinkedIn headline?Begin with the search terms people will use to find someone who does what you do, and use all 120 characters of LinkedIn headline space available to create a branded, keyword-rich statement....
I’ve seen resumes that include charts, bar graphs, word clouds, and other graphic images. Is this the new norm?
QUESTION: I've seen resumes that include charts, bar graphs, word clouds, and other graphic images. Is this the new norm? Content remains king. It will always serve you well to present well-matched qualifications and achievement-oriented writing in a clean,...
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