A Golden Rule Company
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Resume Writing Tips
“I am 63 years old, I think by far ageism is my key limiting factor.” A client shared this with me last week. Another told me: “They want someone who can hit the ground running… just not someone with gray hair.” He’d been rejected for being “overqualified.” The company hired someone 20 years younger with…
One of my clients walked into an interview confident their resume communicated their value. Five minutes in, the interviewer said, “This resume doesn’t represent you at all.” My client froze… nervous, concerned, and a little scared. The interviewer added, “You’re clearly much smarter than this document shows. I almost didn’t interview you.” Luckily, they made…
You’ve probably been there: You find the perfect job posting, and it’s like someone wrote it specifically for you, straight from your resume. Every requirement? Check. Every preferred qualification? Double check. You craft the perfect application, hit submit, and then… nothing. Not even a ‘thanks, but no thanks’ email. It’s maddening. You know you’re qualified.…
Karen, a Communications Executive who had previously used LinkedIn as a resume placeholder and only occasionally scrolled through posts, landed several interviews and two offers from LinkedIn without applying to a single job posting. Then there’s Manley, a Senior Technology Program Manager, who landed his most recent role using LinkedIn without applying to a job…
I’m about to share something that might completely change how you apply to jobs on LinkedIn. As someone who’s posted jobs on LinkedIn and hired through the platform, I’ve seen what recruiters actually receive when candidates apply—and you’re going to want to sit down for this. It’s so different from what most job seekers expect…
How to Turn Your Executive Resume Into an Interview-Generating Machine Here’s what I want for you: Every time a hiring manager reviews your resume, I want their gut reaction to be, “I need to call this person right now.” 90% of job seekers completely miss the boat on at least one of the three keys…