How to convert failure into interview “gold”
One of the things I enjoy most in my work is discovering what recruiters look for in the candidates they interview who rise to the top. A recent blog post by Ben Martinez of Ramp Talent reveals that “one of the most overlooked questions in a job interview is finding...
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Sometime ago I had the opportunity to work with two top IT executives from the same employer; a female boss and her male subordinate. I interviewed her first and was interested to find that she couched all her achievements in soft skills – developing people,...
read moreExecutive-level resume or not?
Accomplished executives have a lasting impact on the companies they lead. They change how business is done by making decisions, saving time and money, and improving operations. They hold positions of increasing influence and authority in the companies they manage and...
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Part of empowering my clients to succeed in their careers is challenging them to grow, and growing involves attitude—or mindset—as much as anything else. A growth mindset as described in Mindset, the New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck, PhD is essential for...
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An employer's Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is not your friend. These systems were created to facilitate increasingly complex government reporting requirements around the hiring process. Both candidates and recruiters dislike the systems because 1) they...
read moreMaking your resume “POP”!
A resume with “POP” appeal provides context that makes your achievements resonate with employers and positions you for a future role. Sure, your resume is going to include information from your past career, but you also need to demonstrate aptitude and value for a...
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Professional resume writers are worth a premium because they know that format is driven by content; in today’s online application world, a visually striking, custom-designed resume may not generate the return on investment you expect. A number of my clients have...
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Avoid functional or skills-based resumes; recruiters don’t like them because they don’t provide context and because they are an indicator that a candidate lacks qualifications or a desirable work history. Using a functional format also puts you at a disadvantage when...
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Your best strategy is to be prepared: think ahead. The absolute worst time to write such a critical personal marketing document is when you see the job posting that was written with you in mind—or when you’ve just been terminated. If you’re considering whether or not...
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