Gone are the days when you’ll find experts recommending that you add the once-trusted objective statement to your resume.  This is because hiring managers and recruiters are much more intrigued by the other resume tools used to grab their attention. One tool that is regularly recommended Read more…

The online world has plenty to offer the executive job seeker.  Unfortunately, many executives either aren’t yet on board or don’t completely understand the benefits of boosting their brand over the Internet. One great way to get started is by guest blogging with Web sites in Read more…

When unemployment is soaring and there are increased numbers of job seekers competing for a small number of job openings, to really stand out and get interviews it is crucial that you make the best possible first impression. For most people, your first chance to make Read more…

I’ve heard it said various ways that you get a 5-, 7-, or 30-second initial scan from the hiring manager.  I can tell you personally that when I was an HR manager and had 100 resumes to go through, my initial scan was about 5 seconds Read more…

As a former hiring manager I tend to have a critical eye on resumes that pass through my line of sight.  Because I’m so involved in this industry I see tons of resumes on a daily basis.  Although job seekers tend to make many different kinds Read more…

We hear from job seekers every day who are sending out hundreds of resumes and job applications never to be heard from again. It’s hard to tell if it’s the resume that’s at fault or the company that’s not hiring, already hired, or just sitting in Read more…