In my 12 years as an executive recruiter, I typically spent 1-3 minutes reviewing each résumé. If I didn’t see what I was looking for, I moved on. Now comes word that most recruiters spend “six seconds before they make the initial ‘fit or no fit’ decision” on candidates. Using a “scientific” technique called ...
Read MoreMost jobseekers think of a résumé as a summary of work and education experiences, but it’s far more than a collection of words. Think of it as a subtle sales piece that, ideally, opens up job and career advancement opportunities. That is its purpose. The best résumés connect in some way with a job ...
Read MoreJob loss ranks among the top 10 most stressful events in life. Getting fired – even if it was anticipated – still comes as a shock. If you’ve been through it, you know the angst. Personal letters and phone calls go unreturned. You stop posting status updates on Facebook. You ignore well-intentioned friends and ...
Read MoreUntil recently, Edward Schrank had spent his entire career in the military and government sectors. He is a decorated leader with 14 years of active duty in the Marine Corps with dual MBAs. For several months, he used Ginny Clarke’s Career Mapping process to identify and create a new career for himself. At the end ...
Read MoreBefore you pass “Go”, you might be asked to have a qualifying telephone interview (aka “phone screen”) with the employer’s internal or external recruiter. This is “make-or-break” so make sure you don’t fumble by heeding some of these tips: Use a landline for the call. Cell phones don’t always have a reliable connection; the last ...
Read MoreStatistics show that more than 40 percent of U.S. workers change jobs each year. So, even if you’re happy in your current position, there’s almost a 50-50 chance you may change jobs in 2012. Maybe it’s time for a greater challenge, or a job opportunity may present itself that’s just too good to pass up. ...
Read MoreAs a veteran executive recruiter, I’ve probably read more than 10,000 resumes and interviewed countless job seekers. Not surprisingly, I’ve seen the good and the not-so-good ways that job-hunters present themselves. The good often land a new position quickly, in part because they are talented, self-aware and resourceful. So how do you make sure ...
Read MoreAre you are a job-seeker using words on your resume or LinkedIn profile like “creative”, “dynamic”, “innovative” and “effective” to describe your skills? If so, LinkedIn suggests you eliminate them as a way to stand out from the professional pack. In its annual release of most overused buzzwords of the year, the self-described “world’s ...
Read MoreNo one likes rejection, but it is an inevitable part of life. Whether being turned down for a date, a mortgage, a college, or after an interview the initial sting is always the worst. You just can’t take it personally. No one is saying you are a bad person, just not right for the position – ...
Read More* How would you characterize the values of this organization? * Is this a new position? If so, why was it created? If not, what were the circumstances of the previous person’s departure? * Can you give me examples of people in this role who have been promoted? * What does success look like in ...
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