While certainly it is important to avoid over-use of such phrases (especially in lieu of accomplishments), it is important to bear in mind that most employers and many job listings actually include such phrases, so they are obviously of importance to potential employers.
Read MoreeWeek recently published a study proclaiming that the outsourcing boom is over, as companies grow more savvy about working with outsourcing providers and look beyond the cost savings to the quality and timeliness of service they are receiving.
Read MoreMy clients sometimes ask if it is any longer necessary to have a text, ASCII, or “e-resume” version, considering the continued advancements in Internet and computer technology.
Read MoreSo now you know that all other things being equal, a candidate’s chances are far less than 50/50 that they will receive any kind of response at all when they submit a resume to a potential employer. Of course, “all other things being equal” is the operative phrase here.
Read MoreIn a competitive job market, knowledge of the most effective online resources and recruiter contacts is essential to speed your search. Some of the better job sites not only include a plethora of listings but also feature salary trackers, networking bulletin boards, and other valuable tools.
Read MoreIf you have a great business idea or are looking for additional funds for an existing business, you will be glad to hear that the Puget Sound Business Examiner Daily reported on March 29 that the angel investor market grew moderately…
Read MoreKeep your eyes open as RFID devices and biometric ID’s become increasingly the norm. George Orwell may have had his timing a bit off, but it seems to be becoming more true daily that “Big Brother is Watching You.”
Read MoreIt’s not a lack of jobs that is the source of the problem. There’s a virtual war for talent going on out there. Make sure your executive resume writer powerfully describes the contributions you have made and can make going forward.
Read MoreAccording to an article in the May 1st Christian Science Monitor, “The lean job…
Read MoreeWeek.com published an astounding article today that flies in the face of conventional wisdom… Long seen as a method to maximize employment opportunities and salaries in the post-dot-com-bust era, a study released today finds that pay for certified IT skills falls short of the pay for non-certified skills.
Read MoreWhile it is true that many companies do retain these firms for their important high-level candidate searches, contingency firms, properly used, can be of great value as well.
Read MoreThe truth is that a high-caliber executive recruiter will learn about you through your reputation in your industry, previous and current peers, supervisors and subordinates, and from publications that quote or talk about you.
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