A Golden Rule Company
Topic:
Job Search
Some of us have had the good fortune of knowing from an early age exactly where we wanted to go with our careers. However, many job seekers do not discover their professional calling until later in life. Others—even as the last few grains of sand seem to run out—are still trying to figure out “what…
Preparation is a huge portion of an interview. It’s like an iceberg, 90% of it is hidden under the surface. Preparing perfectly can still be broken down into manageable and meaningful segments in which anyone can master. If, at the last second, you don’t take the proper steps then it might be impossible to attain…
You’ve probably heard the saying: “Looking for a job is a full-time job”. While many people find themselves in the position of searching for a new job while still employed at their current one, that doesn’t change the fact that you need to handle your job search process as professionally as you would handle the…
Every year, I’m amazed by all the people who wait until a day or two before the holidays to begin their shopping. While this approach would turn me into a nervous stressball, those who do it see no reason not to. After all, they know that stores will be open as late as possible leading…
I review a lot of resumes, and they often land in my mailbox with the exact same titles: resume.doc or resume.pdf. Can you say boring? Try these alternatives to stand out as an interesting candidate: 1. Your Name Resume.doc—This minimum level of personalization ensures that your resume will remain attached to your application. 2. Your…
This week a recent college graduate sent me her resume, along with this question: “How can I update my objective statement to fit this specific job?” While I appreciated her recognizing the need to customize her resume for each specific application, the best way to update an objective statement is to delete it altogether. Even…