by Bruce Horovitz, USA TODAY Updated: 02/17/2013 08:24am Out: résumés. In: tweets. Several tech-forward marketing companies are going where few have gone before: they’re ditching the résumé and the conventional job interview process for tweets. A simple tweet or two — sometimes called Twitterviews — can lead to a job. In a nation where unemploymentContinue reading “Twitter the Place to Land New Jobs/USA TODAY”
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Resume Fatally Flawed? How to Make It Clear!
By this time, you should know that typos and grammatical errors can be fatal to a resume. However, there is one flaw that is the most deadly of them all—the perfect resume killer! Rambling and unclear language. Compared language that is all over the place, the occasional typo, outdated technology references or even an unexplainedContinue reading “Resume Fatally Flawed? How to Make It Clear!”
A Great Resume: Broad Skills or Specific Talent?
On a job search, is it better to be adequate in a range of skills, or a pro in just one? Creating a strong brand—through well-written resumes—can be an invaluable tool. However, for years we were taught to craft resumes as a generalist, showing the candidate as someone ideal for a broad range of opportunities.Continue reading “A Great Resume: Broad Skills or Specific Talent?”
How to Spot Resume Lies
In a period of intense competition and shrinking budgets, recruiting, hiring and retaining the best employees is essential. The cost of a lousy hire is just too high. One problem—many people, in their quest to get a job, will not be accurate—or truthful—on a resume. With a few easy steps, you can protect you andContinue reading “How to Spot Resume Lies”
Is Your Social Media Activity “Resume Ready?”
There are two types of job seekers—those who are actively seeking employment, and those currently working, but searching for better opportunities. Unlike active candidates, those people are known as ‘passive.’ Both types have one thing in common—they spend time online. A lot of time online. Recruiters and human resources departments know how much of ourContinue reading “Is Your Social Media Activity “Resume Ready?””
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