3 mistakes executives make when job hunting
Mistakes? For one, using an 8-page long CV as their marketing pitch. A LinkedIn profile that has not been updated for ages. Believing recruiters find jobs for people. The truth?…
5 things to take off your resume right now
Are you sure your resume lives up to 2023 standards? Few people know how to write a professional resume that gets attention and a recruiter to reach out. Doesn’t it…
Never too late to learn best practices in writing resume and LinkedIn
Years ago, I used to get bothered when I met a candidate who just paid money to a so-called resume writer. Cheated or ignorance? Ever wondered why you do not…
Think twice when using OpenToWork on LinkedIn
Some will tell you that the OpenToWork frame is a sign of panic and desperation. That it turns off recruiters and should not be added to your Linkedin profile. Obviously,…
Why headhunters don’t answer your emails or calls
My story starts like this: Once upon a time when I was a candidate myself. But there is nothing fairy or fabulous about this real-life experience of mine. The once-upon-a-time…
Do not ever put this in your resume
The Business Insider published a great article on what the modern resume looks like. More importantly, what you definitely must never include in your resume. For the full version of…
Resume photo for models and bartenders only, please
If you are not a model or a bartender, drop the photo on your resume. You will never get a job because of your photo - but you will risk…
Recruiters use 7.4 seconds to check your résumé
The résumé is a two-page sales pitch document. The purpose: To get you an interview. And no, the résumé is not to get you a job. A myth? Like anything else…
Sometimes we recruiters forget that looking for a job is the hardest thing
The three most stressful life events according to psychologists are, in order, getting married, buying a home, and looking for a job. As you climb the ladder in the organization,…
What 10 things in your Resume upset recruiters?
If you think the Resume is used for getting you a job, sorry, but I’m here to tell you that it’s not. Let me tell you the most important things…