I’ve had multiple conversations this month with a hiring manager in the oil and gas industry who is in the process of filling several positions within his organization. 4 roles to be exact. Although he followed a traditional route of
Frustrated by all of the ‘resume rules’ out there? Are you being told: ‘you have to’, ‘you must’, or ‘don’t ever‘ when it comes to resume writing? No doubt this is increasing your stress of trying to create a quality
A CEO career is guaranteed to be rich in detail. Yet a common mistake I see CEO’s make in their resume is spending too much time writing about their work and not enough time emphasizing their results. What sets a
If you are approaching (or have already reached) retirement age, and you’re not ready to disconnect from the workforce, you are not alone — thousands of professionals 50 and older are embarking on second-act careers. The phrase “encore career,” made
The least effective way to find a job is to apply for advertised openings: sending your resume online through a company employment portal or a third-party website. When you apply for a job online you become one of dozens, hundreds,
In order to captivate a reader, executive resumes require more than just strong, tailored content. They also need proof. Proof of the communications expertise and business leadership one claims to covet. Saying you are good at something and providing clear
You’re a top producer – which means you need a resume that produces results too. Yet, if you are sending out your resume and not getting the desired responses, there is likely some work to be done. CFO resumes
You are applying for a new role and the job description says you require the following abilities: “leadership, communication, and organization”. Will you be like the majority of job seekers and simply add these skills to your resume in the
Getting your resume reviewed and approved by both a person and a resume screening system (ATS) requires unique strategies. Each have their own way of parsing details, skimming content, and qualifying facts. To start, consider the ways you plan to
Money is usually the most sensitive issue in the hiring process and discussing compensation can cause anxiety for both the employee and employer alike. Yet confidence is important in negotiations. You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Negotiate from a position of
Applying to jobs online likely involves going through an ATS (applicant tracking system). To increase your success with the system, here are a few simple reminders about preparing your resume and following proper process. Simple Do’s and Don’ts