Resume writing is hard Resume writing isn't just hard, it is really hard. For starters, Where do I list my education? What job experience should I include? Many candidates use a single resume for all applications. This is because they don't realize that using customized resumes for each application is more effective. Some candidates don't want … Continue reading Why your resume is not generating any responses from hiring companies
The number 1 question a candidate can ask in a phone interview
Let's start with the usual questions that set candidates up for failure What is the number 1 challenge you are working on right now? (Do not ask this in a phone interview) Can you tell me about the benefits package? (Do not ask this) What are you looking for in a successful candidate? (Do not … Continue reading The number 1 question a candidate can ask in a phone interview
Is your resume failing you? How many times have you turned in your ineffective resume and received no response?
Ineffective resume? How many times have you turned in your resume and not received a response from the hiring company? 10 times? 20 times? 100 times? More? We see this on a regular basis. Candidates turn in their ineffective resume over and over with no results. Candidates become so frustrated with the system that when … Continue reading Is your resume failing you? How many times have you turned in your ineffective resume and received no response?
Thank you email, the cherry on your interview
Thank you emails Should you be writing a follow-up email after your job interview or informational interview? Yes, absolutely, don't put it off and don't think twice about it. Just write the email. Why are we so passionate about thank you emails? A number of reasons and we will just provide a few. An interview … Continue reading Thank you email, the cherry on your interview
Trick interview question, “Can you tell me about yourself?”
What does the interviewer really want? Do you freeze up when you are asked the "Can you tell me about yourself?" interview question? Most candidates are not sure what the interviewer is looking for or where to start. Uncertainty is not the right way to start an interview. If you have answered this question with … Continue reading Trick interview question, “Can you tell me about yourself?”