5 most popular blogs the past 80 weeks
Can you believe it? The 80 weeks of non-stop blogging started back in April 2020. Here are the Top 5 blogs of my 80 articles that continuously get hits and…
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…
Dealing with interviewer who won’t shut up – blah blah blah
If you are the interviewer and you talk too much? Showing up at the interview with only the candidate’s resume is the road to hell. Stop trusting your gut and…
Did you get a call from the headhunter?
So, the headhunter called you? The way we all link up on LinkedIn, Facebook, Line and other business and social network, it was just a matter of time before you…
True candidate feedback that will shock you
I could not make this up. What you are about to read are three emails I have received from followers of my blog. I know it will shock you. And…
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…
Should I ever trust my gut feeling when interviewing candidates?
The short answer is no and never! Using your gut is similar to scratching the surface of something; to examine and discover only the superficial aspects of something or in this case a candidate. You would be better off flipping a coin; at least you have 50% chance of getting it right.
We call it the Four A Syndrome, because when you trust your gut, you are assessing a candidate’s presentation skills over business performance and substance. The four A’s are: (more…)