Archive for September, 2009

8 More Resume Writing Tips That Pay (Part 3)

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

Whether it was a misspelled word, the wrong prefix on a word, or fragmented sentence, many hiring managers have a zero tolerance when it comes to resume mistakes. Following are more writing tips for professional resumes inspired from things seen on people’s resumes during my career in human resources. (more…)

Even More Behaviors for a Successful Job Search

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

In this economy and with many people to choose from, it can be a close call between finalists in awarding the job.  Sometimes the final decision on selecting one candidate versus another can sometimes be based upon relatively minor points.  One person was a little better and it made the difference between who got the job.   Following are some more behaviors that are time-tested and can give you the edge in successfully winning the job search game. (more…)

Still More Behaviors for a Successful Job Search

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

I have conducted hundreds of employment interviews for positions ranging from manufacturing shop floor to the executive level.  After awhile you begin to notice that successful candidates did certain things that contributed to their positive outcome.  Likewise, unsuccessful candidates had certain other actions in common which led to their not being chosen or did not help them.  Hiring managers tell me they can see if someone is right for the organization minutes after the handshake.  In a recent Robert Half survey, executives polled said they typically form an opinion of a candidate within the first ten minutes of an employment interview.  With such a short amount of time to interact with a hiring manager, what can the candidate do to achieve a positive response? 

The most macho of people can be daunted and undone when it comes to facing a job interview.  Like public speaking, many have interviewing on their list of their top five most dreaded things to experience.  Is it possible to embrace or almost enjoy job interviews?  Answer:  yes.  Following are some behaviors to keep in mind that should help maximize your potential for a successful outcome: (more…)