6 Tips on How to Keep Your Resume Fresh
Of the many important documents that will make or break your job search, the resume is the most important of all. While it may be enough to come up with...
How Social Media Got Me a Job at Google
Earl was a recent graduate and unemployed software engineer. He began developing a job search strategy by applying to websites, including Monster, Beyond and CareerBuilder, and by connecting with members...
4 Definite Don’ts for Your Interview
As much as you would like to think that it is the resume that will convince the employer to hire you, it is never the sole basis of being accepted...
5 Reasons Your Resume Is Getting Rejected
An attention-grabbing and unique resume has always been emphasized as the one that usually gets an applicant the job interview. If you don’t know how to make one, chances are...
Job Search Strategies for Executives
Ask yourself this very important question the next time you are looking for a career change: Who am I? Hopefully, some encouraging answers come to mind. Know yourself, your strengths...
Recruiter Amos Tayts: My Philosophy on Resumes
About 20 years ago, I foresaw that the resume would be the next evolution in the hiring process. At the time, the Curriculum Vitae (CV) was the norm. Resume is...
A Lesson on Dressing for a Successful Interview
Personal story from recruiter Amos Tayts... I’ll never forget the ‘60s sci-fi story about the world ending because of the leading characters’ dirty fingernails. It reminds me of a personal...
Ride Your Natural Talents to Your Next Job
Amy Bolyard worked as a human resources executive for mortgage broker company Equity Consultants, LLC, which was repeatedly named one of Entrepreneur Magazine's Hot 100 Fastest Growing Companies in the...
Open Ended Questions For Your Interview
Going after that big job also means big preparations if you truly intend on making a great first impression. This is the first step to developing your job interview skills....
Getting Into the Employer’s Frame of Mind With Your Cover Letter
You don’t need an Ouija board, a crystal ball, or an alignment of the stars to tell your fate for your next job interview. Instead, rely on this one thing:...
The Nitty-Gritty of Resume Font, Size and Resume Formats
It’s always good to stand out and make an impression. When entering the workforce, you should strive to be creative, unique and let your individual skills shine. However, one area...
What end of the Talent Pool are you in?
It is sink or swim out in the job market today. Whether laid-off or gainfully employed, I often ask my clients about their key motivation during a job search –...