One of my executive resume clients asked me to include their photo on their resume. My initial reaction? Not a good idea. My reason? In North America, it is not ...
Job seekers often use a ‘spray and pray’ approach when job searching. They troll online job boards, upload their general resume to a whack of semi-qualified positions, and sit by ...
Career Impressions recently concluded 100 Days of Resume Tips across social media, with the hashtag #100ResumeTips. The content was primarily shared on Career Impressions’ LinkedIn business page – with ...
Getting your resume reviewed and approved by both a person and a resume screening system (ATS) requires unique strategies. Each 'resume reader' has their own way of parsing details, skimming ...
I had multiple conversations recently with a hiring manager in the oil and gas industry who was in the process of filling several positions within his organization. 4 roles to ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Appearing at the very top of the resume, just after the name and contact details, is the resume headline. I’m often asked why a resume needs a headline at all. ...
The job search landscape has evolved a lot over recent years. With the changes come two big mistakes that I continue to see job seekers make: Focusing too heavily on ...
Searching for resume advice online can result in a minefield of confusing facts. Qualify advice by ensuring it comes from a reputable source or certified professional. As a savvy executive you know ...