Scores of articles have been written recently about millennials, that generation of Americans born in the 1980s-1990s. Many of those pieces, such as the ones in the New York Times and NPR, focus on this group’s staggering student debt and high rate of unemployment despite their impressive academic achievements. It’s not a pretty picture. However, even... » Read Full Article
Came across a video the other day that provides tips for graduates who are looking for their first job. What many entry-level candidates don’t realize is that the audience for their resume isn’t their mom, peer group or guidance counselor. It’s a hiring manager or a recruiter. Their preferences are what matter most. This video... » Read Full Article
Has the thought of being an entrepreneur and running your own business—to create and drive success by managing and growing a team—crossed your mind as something you’ve always wanted to do? If your answer is ”yes”, then a job in which you’re being micro-managed daily is never going to work for you. If you possess... » Read Full Article
We’re all aware that our industry knowledge, skills, abilities and accomplishments are critically important during a job interview. However, many of us don’t consider that there is one other variable in the mix that might keep a candidate from being hired. What are Your Aspirations? What Motivates You? Recently, I conducted a focus group with... » Read Full Article
Watched an interesting YouTube presentation the other day regarding five items a candidate should never put on a resume. The items break down into these categories: Personal Information That would include information hiring managers in the US aren’t allowed, by law, to ask. Such as: Your date of birth Martial status Religious affiliation Sexual orientation... » Read Full Article
For the majority of us, having the perfect resume, then being invited to interview and ultimately landing the job is the end of an often long and arduous, but ultimately rewarding, journey. However, there is the actual job to contend with, which includes remaining employed. Just recently, A.J. Clemente became an unexpected Internet sensation when he got... » Read Full Article
One of the first things a hiring manager or recruiter sees is your resume design. In a split second, that individual will form an opinion of your document. The verdict will either be – ‘this looks professional’ – or ‘what a mess’. If the conclusion is the latter, your content may not be read. There... » Read Full Article
I recently watched a YouTube video 10 Resume Tips, Improving Your Resume & CV – Advice From Justin. He provided solid tips, including the following: Each resume and cover letter should be tailored to each position sought Never make the mistake of creating one resume and cover letter then sending it to 10, 50, 100 or... » Read Full Article
How much would you pay to kickstart your job search? What would it be worth to increase your job opportunities and decrease the time spent on your search? What if you didn’t need to pay anything to get these results? We all have a resource that we can tap into – our own personal energy. ... » Read Full Article
This isn’t a topic that has come up often during the Great Recession. Many of us have felt it necessary to take what we could get and be grateful for it. Times, thankfully, are changing, even if it appears to be at a snail’s pace. Hiring is up and employees are feeling more confident in... » Read Full Article
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