3 things never to include in your resume
Your resume is for marketing yourself. The purpose of a resume is to get an interview. And the interview to get the job. In that order, please. You will not…
Should you include Covid vaccination status in your resume?
Last week, I asked you in a poll if you include your Covid vaccination status in your resume. Now one week later, this is the result: 60% No, will never…
How recruiters work: The basics for candidates
Guest blogger: Dave Nerz, President of NPAworldwide This is for you, job seekers! Trying to make the job seeking process less of a mystery and more clear, so you know…
Delete your LinkedIn profile if you don’t use it
A LinkedIn profile that is not updated, with no personal photo or background image, with few connections, the list goes on… is so bad for your image and brand that…
Be careful when you submit your resume online
If your resume layout is not carefully optimized and scripted to the algorithms of the website registration form, well, you might as well not submit it in the first place.…
How many words should your resume be?
If your resume is already down to 2 pages you are off to a good start. You can tick the first box on Best Practice Resume Writing. However, if you…
Personal branding for people 50+
Do not start your resume summary with this sentence: More than 40 years’ experience. You may ask why and what you could do instead? You don’t have to be a…
Job Search Tips When You’re Over 50
Hello Baby Boomers, Ladies and Gentlemen, all of you born between 1946 and 1964 (BE2489-2507) – or about 25% of the world’s population. Still. You are no doubt proud of…
There’s nothing wrong with having a gap between jobs
You might find yourself between jobs because that was what you wanted, and it was your own decision to take a break. Good for you. But these days, with the…
A busy September with three speaking events
Thank you AMCHAM, EGN and PMI for inviting me to address your members at three events this September. Subjects: Board of Governors' nominations; Personal Branding; and Headhunter Secrets.