One of the first interviews I attended shortly after graduation was for a marketing position for the Disney Store based in London. Being a typical Northerner, London was a bit like Narnia to me – it was a strange and mystical place that I wasn’t sure existed, but the letter asking me to attend suggested that…
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Resume Myths vs. Facts
There is a lot of information about resumes out there – but what is myth and what is fact? Almagreta have outlined the myths and facts in their infographic below.
7 seconds – that’s how long I give every resume. You’ve got seven seconds to show me that it’s worth my time to continue reading. Let’s start at the beginning. I’ve been hiring resources, on contract, full-time, part-time, hourly, and salaried job positions for over 20 years. That has been across a variety of industries, although most…
WANTED: Single / divorced woman, age 25-29; must have long blonde hair past their shoulder but no longer than mid-back, with tight natural ringlets; blue eyes, figure 36-24-36 (plus or minus one inch only on each); 5’3” – 5’6” and 100 – 125 pounds, politically liberal but loves target shooting and the outdoors. IQ above 130. No children…
To be a successful job seeker, there’s certain things you need to do. This infographic by LinkedIn shows 7 smart habits that successful job seekers do. Takeaways: Make sure you follow companies you follow – 91% of successful job seekers used LinkedIn Company Pages for research. Grow your connections – by networking or finding relevant…