Feb 11, 2020 | Job Searching
QUESTION: What is the hidden job market? v Grant Cooper, Strategic Resumes & Business Plans 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....
Feb 4, 2020 | Job Searching
QUESTION: I’ve seen a lot of career professionals talk about the ATS. Can you explain what it is? v Angela Watts, MyPro Resumes Applicant Tracking Systems are technology currently being used by 98% of Fortune 500 companies and about 80% of all companies to screen...
Dec 2, 2019 | Job Searching, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I realize that resumes now need to include numbers. I don’t do sales, so I don’t have any numbers to include. Am I doomed? v Mary Jo King, Alliance Résumé & Writing Service No! There are many ways to measure your performance, including process...
Nov 25, 2019 | Job Searching, Resume Writing
QUESTION: How do I know what keywords I should include on my resume? v Kiersten Troutman, Second Glance Résumés Believe it or not, the job descriptions for the positions of interest you find online possess the “golden nugget” keywords you’re...
Nov 11, 2019 | Job Searching, Personal Branding
QUESTION: How can I make sure my cover letter is interesting enough to capture the attention of a recruiter or hiring manager? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes A captivating cover letter must do 3 things: 1) make a connection with the reader, 2) briefly...
Nov 4, 2019 | Career Management, Job Searching, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I had to take time off work for a year to support a close family member with health issues, should I mention this on my resume to explain the gap in employment? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes If you have an employment gap of 6+ months, address it...
