Resumes
5 lies to never put on your resume
by Guest Author, Nancy Werteen Whether you’re telling a little white lie or a blatant fabrication, getting caught could amount to career sabotage, especially since today’s technology and social media environments make it easier to get caught. According to the Monster Future of Work survey, 66% of employers agreed that candidates exaggerate skills and competencies…
Read MoreHow to get your resume past Artificial Intelligence (AI) screening tools: 5 tips
by Guest Author, Kevin Casey Most resumes must pass through an automated test – based on AI or RPA – before humans ever see them. Career experts share tips, from language to formatting, on how to build a resume that clears that first AI screening tool hurdle The first challenge that IT pros need to…
Read MoreHow to Get a Job After Being Fired
by Guest Author, Biron Clark If you’re trying to get a new job after being fired, this article will help you immediately. As a former recruiter, I’m going to show you how to get hired after being fired, including: How to write your resume to get more interviews Pros and cons of lying about being…
Read MoreHelpful Tips and Coping Strategies for Graduates Seeking Jobs
by Guest Author, Miles Oliver Whether you’ve recently graduated from high school or college, you’re likely excited about getting out into the world to earn money or start a professional career. The job market ebbs and flows, so you may find a job right away, or if you’re like many other job hunters, it may…
Read MoreI’ve Been a Hiring Manager for 12 Years—Here’s Why You’re Not Getting Hired
by Guest Author, Charlotte Hilton Andersen Job-hunting mistakes that take you out of the running During my 12 years as a hiring manager, I’ve seen just about every mistake job applicants can make. I’m talking everything from candidates overselling their skills to having emotional outbursts during an interview to trying to use someone else’s résumé.…
Read MoreShould I ‘dumb down’ my resume to reduce any potential intimidation factor?
by Guest Author, Samantha Nolan Dear Sam: Do you have any suggestions for a seasoned professional — I’m in my sixties — landing a job? I imagine most hiring managers reviewing my resume will be half my age, and I may look intimidating to some managers, given the depth of my experience. Should I do…
Read More16 Recession-Proof Skills That Always Look Good on Your Resume
by Guest Author, Jenny Cohen Americans are looking for new opportunities as workers apply for jobs that allow them to work from home or offer better pay so they can stop living paycheck to paycheck. However, it can be difficult to stand out in a crowded field of potential candidates for the job you have…
Read MoreBreaking Into HR: 5 Ways To Make a Successful Career Change
by Guest Author, Miles Oliver It doesn’t matter whether you’re changing careers because you want to pursue a passion, explore new opportunities, or simply need a change of pace — shifting from one profession to another is never an easy task. And with today’s highly competitive job market, breaking into a new field can be…
Read More7 Overlooked Steps to Land Your Next Job
by Guest Author, Sandra Dawes-Chatha You’ll find a lot of job advice online, but thinking outside the box can help you land your next big opportunity. Finding a job can be a stressful endeavor, and it can be heartbreaking when you apply for numerous positions and don’t get any response. You may find it challenging…
Read More5 Insider Tips for Job Seekers Over 50
by Guest Author, Andrew Lisa Looking for work in the best of times is a stressful, frustrating process filled with anxiety, rejection and the sinking feeling that it might never end — and these are hardly the best of times. For older workers in the over-50 set, it only gets more complicated. The insecurity that…
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