Email is one of those technologies that should make our lives easier. But many times we don’t make the best use of it. Use these suggestions to make your email correspondence more efficient and effective. Use the Subject Line Constructively The subject line of the email should alert the receiver to the contents of the […]
According to Jobvite’s Recruiter Nation 2015 survey, 87% of recruiters use LinkedIn to identify talent in an increasingly competitive job market. As I discussed in a previous blog post, two ways to ensure that your profile is noticed and read is to load it with key words and create a customized headline that promotes your […]
Every bit of information on your resume is important. If that piece of information, that bullet, that phrase, is not relevant to the position or industry, it needs to go. It needs to go to make room for relevant information. Contact Info Your name and contact information is at the top of the page and […]
Job fairs are generally hosted by industry organizations, universities, or a combination of organizations such as government workforce and nonprofit entities. They can be huge, with hundreds of employers and thousands of candidates. Or they may be much smaller, catering to a specific type of company and job applicants with narrowly focused experience, skills, and […]
When a recruiter reviews your resume, they will not read every word – they will look for the 3 or 4 pieces of information that are important to them. They are not looking for a reason to keep your resume in the maybe pile. They are looking for reasons to toss your resume and your […]