A 30-60-90 day plan is a modest idea that has an influential impact in your interview with a hiring manager. This information is an outline of what you intend to do in your first 3 months on the job. VentureReady has used this outline of the first 90 days of service in a new position […]
Getting beyond the gatekeepers can be one of the most challenging for job-seekers. Gatekeepers can be those most obvious, such as administrative or personal assistants to the company’s hiring managers, department heads, and executives. But, gatekeepers can be those in less obvious roles as well, such as assistant managers, supervisors, engineers, and so on. […]
People leave the workplace under all kinds of circumstances, whether voluntary or not. Lay-offs, sicknesses, and motherhood are the most common reasons for taking time off from work. With the poor state of today’s economy, unemployment rates are surfacing at an all time high. Because the workplace changes over the years, being out of work […]
Re-posted article from Resume to Referral Original post date -February 14, 2013 I’ve seen professionals who not only can appear confident, but who ARE confident, very successful sales professionals for example, fall flat on their faces in interviews. It’s a very different ball game. Many of the most skilled and successful professionals are victims here. […]
I am an advocate for the use of career portfolios during an interview. Career portfolios are useful for interviewees at all levels of their career. This document showcases education, skills/accomplishments, volunteer work, and professional memberships. It also helps organize a candidate’s thoughts during the interview. It provides a polished presentation to the hiring manager, and shows him/her […]
Sweaty palms, a nervous twitch, parched lips, or words that just won’t come — does that sound familiar? No, you are not waiting to perform before an audience of 20,000 adoring fans! You are driving into the parking lot anticipating your upcoming interview for a new job. What is the key to minimizing your fear […]
Many people do not realize that there are different resume styles. There are three different resume styles Chronological, Functional and Combination. It is very important to identify which style will best showcase your skills. In this post we will review the benefits of using each style. Chronological Resume – This is the typical style that […]
The best recruiters out there pride themselves on being able to find you, not the other way around. So what if they haven’t called yet? Instead of calling them and coming across as desperate, do your best to get on their radar by following these 7 tips. 1. Get Active on LinkedIn Here’s a surprise: […]
“Copyright [2007] Careerbuilder, LLC – Reprinted with permission.” As if the résumé writing and panel interviews weren’t grueling enough, now you’ve got to negotiate a salary before you can successfully end your job hunt. “If you want something, you had better negotiate for it.” That’s the bottom line according to authors Robin L. Pinkley and […]
Are you looking to change fields or just give your résumé some more meat? If you are worried about writing a résumé, or struggling with the task, you’re not alone! Research suggests that your résumé has less than 20 seconds to make the right impression, so it must be eye-catching and easy to read. Join us Monday, […]