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Resume Writing Tips
A recent eye-tracking study of recruiter behavior when reviewing resumes revealed some rather surprising information. While we’ve known for some time that resumes aren’t given much initial consideration time, most experts thought that roughly 30 seconds were given to examination; some thought even less—maybe 10-15 seconds. In actuality, the study found an initial scan of…
Conducting a job search can sometimes feel like a guessing game. You don’t know why you haven’t received the interview callbacks you want, or why you’re receiving denial letters before it seems an employer has even had time to review your resume. In most cases, if you’re not getting called for an interview or you…
Thinking about applying for a job with your current employer? Many employees consider doing the same thing every year in hopes of being promoted internally. Of course, in most cases, employees are required to start the application process all over again. This can feel intimidating but actually isn’t a bad thing at all. By starting…
If you’re competing for a six-figure job, then you are certainly up against some of the very best candidates in your field. Every tool contained in your arsenal will be necessary to provide you with an edge—your resume being among the most important. If your resume hasn’t pulled in the results you’ve been hoping for,…
As technology evolves, new opportunities continue to emerge that enhance executive resumes and overall job searches. One relatively new concept that job seekers are taking advantage of is the QR code. The QR code, also known as the quick-response code, is a 2-dimensional bar code that contacts a set of data (text, numbers, or a…
The relationship between an executive job candidate and a prospective employer is an intimate one. For the few days or weeks in which the two interact, they share an enormous amount of information about each other that helps them determine whether they’re the right fit. From the vantage point of the executive job seeker, your…