A Great Background Does Not Equal A Great Resume
As I do on a regular basis, I am compelled to write candidates when I feel that their resume is doing them an injustice. 99.9% of the candidates respond by saying thank you and they look to revise their resumes to improve their chances of securing an interview. Then there are those who think differently.
[Read more…] about A GREAT BACKGROUNDDo More Than Be A Regular On the Job Boards
I’m sure we all remember “Cheers.” When good old Norm walked into the bar he was serenaded with a resounding, “NORM!” from the patrons. Well, myself and many of my fellow recruiters have our “Norms” when we post our jobs on our websites, or MedReps, or
Do Not Mislead Your Recruiter
My database consists of over 5000 resumes. I generally delete most at the end of each year if they are four years or older. Many candidates generally send me updated resumes from time to time and I will store them in my database if I cannot help them at that moment. It amazes me the number of times I have caught candidates sending me resumes which are different than the ones they sent four years ago. Some people have a tendency to conveniently remove a particular job and squeeze dates together to make the background look cleaner. Or they will load the resume up with junk to try and distract me from the overall message. Or they will send a resume indicating that they are currently employed when they have been unemployed for eight months. Let me offer this advice – don’t misrepresent your background. Your integrity will be questioned immediately. And when we present your background to the hiring manager and
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How To Conduct Yourself During a Panel Interview
A panel interview can be nerve wracking for sure. Several pairs of eyes staring at you, watching every move, taking notes, listening to every word you say – wow! It unnerves even the most skilled sales professional. But there are several things you can do to prepare for the onslaught and how to conduct yourself during the inquisition.
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