Résumé trends come and go, and some are more extreme than others. As with fashion, the more outlandish the trend, the more quickly it disappears. And once a trend has come and gone, it quickly looks out-of-date. Remember when we were told that résumés should never exceed one page? That advice has been widely discredited, but for years people tried to showcase their careers on one 8.5 by 11 inch page. How about “functional résumés”, with your accomplishments front and center and your job history condensed at the bottom? These were recommended as a way to pretty-up a less than pretty career track, and have since been abandoned because they came to be viewed with suspicion. If you are using these approaches today, you are hurting your chances of getting an interview.
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Note: We came across this article prior to 2005 and have lost track of the source. It remains a good resource. “Tell me about a time you took initiative and went above and beyond the call of duty.” “Describe the most creative idea that you’ve implemented to solve a problem.” “Tell me about the most […]
Your Guarantee for Making an Impressive Interview First Impression. Let’s face it, interviewing is stressful enough without having to answer stupid interview questions. But unfortunately, many interviewers, because of habit, lack of preparation time, poor training, or yes, even laziness, often ask stupid interview questions. Of those, one of the most challenging is the oft […]
People who have attained great heights in their chosen careers, whether in business or academia, in athletics or the arts, are always happy to name, and give credit, to their mentors. And those mentors, although they may be quick to minimize their contribution, agree that the relationship was one of mentor-mentee.
You are at work, focused on putting the finishing touches on a report that’s due tomorrow morning. Getting this report finished is the most important thing you have to do today. You’ve set your phone to do-not-disturb, and closed your office door. You are determined not to let anything disrupt your concentration … or at least that’s your plan.
Matthew Henry, the 17th-century writer said, “Many a dangerous temptation comes to us in fine gay colours that are but skin deep.” The same can be said for counteroffers, those magnetic enticements designed to lure you back into the nest after you’ve decided it’s time to fly away.
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Engaging an executive recruiter is a big decision for most hiring managers, and one that must be taken carefully. When you decide to “go to search” for a candidate, you are making a large financial commitment and putting yourself out on a professional limb. You’ll need to justify the cost to your superiors, and explain why you do not feel that the best candidate can be found through lower-cost options. If the search fails, you will be held responsible for that failure.
There is no more important hour than that spent in an interview. Remember, you are there to provide information. The employment interview is more than a recitation of your background and experience. It is a competitive process wherein information is exchanged, impressions formed and conclusions drawn. Your chances of presenting yourself favorably will be enhanced if you follow some simple advice.
