I hope this is not you! Many senior executives spend years building their careers, only to destroy their first impression within five seconds on LinkedIn. I skip more senior LinkedIn…
The truth is often simpler. Your Resume or CV never reached a human. An Applicant Tracking System, ATS, is software that sits between you and the hiring manager. It scans,…
Let’s be real: Recruiters glance at your resume for just 7 seconds. That’s the brutal truth of recruiting. In that blink of an eye, they don’t read; they skim. To…
You are wrong if you think your LinkedIn profile and Resume are meant to get you a job offer. The real and only purpose is to get you an interview.…
Stop treating your resume like a life story. If you’ve ever wondered whether your resume should be one page, two pages, or five, the answer is simple. But first, let’s…
Hello Baby Boomers, yes, you born between 1946 and 1964. Here are job search tips for baby boomers: Compete smarter, not older. You represent about a quarter of the world’s…
If your LinkedIn looks like your Resume, you are doing it wrong. Your LinkedIn is not a PDF dump. LinkedIn first, resume second; in the blog, learn the order recruiters…
Job hunting is humiliating. Let’s stop pretending otherwise. It’s not glamorous, it’s not empowering, and it’s rarely quick. Psychologists say the three most stressful life events are marriage, buying a…
A recruiter contacts you about a "perfect opportunity". Sounds great until things start to feel suspicious. In today’s hyper-competitive job market, your Resume and LinkedIn profile are more than just…
Let’s get real: Most people ignore one of the most important parts of their LinkedIn profile. Nobody talks about it, but they should. The banner is one of the most…
