On An Interview- Keep the Language Clean
Recently a candidate of mine was interviewing for a Spinal Surgery position in Baltimore. The hiring manager is
YOUR RECRUITER
Always Download With Your Recruiter
As a 35 year medical recruiter, nothing galls me more than when a candidate fails to call me after an interview. I spend an inordinate amount of time preparing candidates for an interview and, in return, ask that the candidate call me to debrief after the interview takes place. Aside from my feelings, there are several reasons why it is vitally important that candidates connect with their recruiter IMMEDIATELY after an interview.
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PICTURE ON MY RESUME?
Should I Include My Picture On My Resume?
Here’s a simple answer- NO! Nothing against you personally as I am sure you have a very good professional look. And I am sure that you want the hiring authority to “put a face with the resume.” But what you may not realize is that by putting your picture on your resume you may inadvertently be eliminating yourself from consideration and putting yourself at risk. [Read more…] about PICTURE ON MY RESUME?
QUESTION ASKED DURING AN INTERVIEW
The Most Important Question Asked During An Interview
Interview always vary in length, style, and substance. Some managers (Like ones who work for Boston Scientific) will read from a pre-written list. So will not- so -savvy Regional Managers. Others will give you 45 minutes to assess whether or not you are a fit. And some will engage in a casual conversation to either get to know you or to distract you from the message you are trying on convey. In all cases, the implicit or explicit question they are asking is…
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COVER LETTERS
Do I Need To Include a Cover Letter
Cover letters fall into the category of “Damned if you do, and damned if you don’t.” Generally speaking, it is a good idea to have a well-crafted cover letter. But depending on the situation, it may or may not be necessary to send one.
If you do craft a cover letter, try to mirror the job description of the position of which you are applying for. If the ad calls for a certain amount of experience, try to indicate as such. If they give you a line by line summary of the ideal candidate try to demonstrate how you fit the criteria. The trick, however, is not to make the cover letter too long. Just a paragraph or two outlining how you fit the specific criteria should do the trick. So, when do you or do not send the cover letter? Let’s look at some instances; [Read more…] about COVER LETTERS
OBJECTIVE ON YOUR RESUME
Putting a Career Objective On Your Resume
I am often asked as to whether or not a Career Objective should be included on a resume. My standard answer is: It depends on where you are in your career. I have seen circumstances where an Objective can actually do more harm than good. For example, many people start their Objective with the words, “I am looking for..etc.” Generally, resumes are not written in the first person, and to open a resume with those words violates that premise. I’ve also seen candidates send a resume with an Objective totally different from the job they are pursuing. [Read more…] about OBJECTIVE ON YOUR RESUME