I’ve never understood why job candidates need to write a cover letter, and I don’t understand why it’s a hotly contested issue within the hiring process. Here’s the fact: the vast majority of people in recruiting don’t read cover letters. I periodically survey recruiters and HR professionals in my network to get their feedback, and…
Why it’s important to write a LinkedIn profile 95% of recruiters and hiring managers use LinkedIn to identify best fit passive or active candidates for their job openings. Ninety-five percent. So you need to take these LinkedIn profile tips into account if you want to be found. Why are you on LinkedIn, anyway? For one,…
The best resume writers understand recruitment Before you pick a provider, you may wonder how you can tell if a resume writer is good. The best resume writers create resumes that get their clients interviews, so don’t conflate that by asking if their clients get job offers. Here’s why: you could have the best resume…
“I am leader, and I can prove it?” Is that what job candidates and some resume writers (the not so good ones) mean when they include”proven leader” as part of your value proposition? Pretty silly, isn’t it? And I’ll bet that the phrase, “results driven” follows close behind – another phrase that doesn’t really mean…
“I’d like you to write me a kind of generic resume so I can apply for a variety of jobs.” I hear this request at least once a week, which means the job seeker is stuck listening to me rant for 15 minutes about why a generic resume is a complete and total waste of…
You want feedback on your resume, but who gives the best resume advice? Many people solicit feedback on their resumes from well-intentioned people who nevertheless are unqualified to weigh in. I recognize that it’s more than a bit self-serving since I’m clearly suggesting that I am qualified, but stay with me; I am qualified, but…
“What do you guys charge for a new resume?” is the first question that many callers ask. I get it – most of us are on a budget, so I understand why you don’t want to waste time discussing my service if it’s above your price range. But that leads to the question, “what does…
Do you need to be on LinkedIn?
If you want to get a job, you need to be on LinkedIn, as 90% of recruiters and hiring managers use LinkedIn to identify the best fit passive or active candidates for their job openings, according to a 2019 report. Key reasons why you need to be on LinkedIn: It enables building a strong network…
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