Having reviewed and written thousands of resumes over the years, first as a recruiter and now as a professional brand builder, I’ve noticed a significant gap between what most management resumes include, and what recruiters and hiring managers actually want to see. I’ve spent years working to close this gap, perfecting the modern resume by leveraging recruitment, branding, and…
Resumes are tricky to get absolutely right and although there are no hard rules about what should and shouldn’t be included in them, there are a few things that can affect how your prospective employers perceive you negatively. In such a competitive job market one slip-up can be all it takes to eliminate you from…
If you are a recruiter or job seeker, Adecco welcomes your opinion. You can participate in the Future Work Trends study here. We often wonder how we will be working in the future: everybody in space suits or with fancy touch-screen-devices? A computer that talks to you all day, no keyboard necessary? Employees working from home…
We all know that aches and pains come with working in the office and sitting in a seat all day. While it may be rewarding for the bank account, it plays havoc with our bodies. It’s important to exercise and stretch as much as you can, especially if you are working in an office, to…
We’re in the middle of a talent shortage. The shortage varies per industry, but generally, the supply of experienced and skilled specialty talent is not meeting the demand of companies. Many companies are now spending more time and money recruiting than ever, mainly because they are waiting to find experienced candidates, as opposed to hiring green candidates.…