by Bernie | Jul 15, 2024 | General Job Search, Resumes
As a career coach and recruiting expert, I have seen THOUSANDS of resumes over the past decades. Some of them have been so impressive, I’ve wanted to hire the person sight unseen. Others have left me shaking my head in complete disappointment. One of the main...
by Bernie | Apr 8, 2024 | General Career Advice, General Job Search, Layoffs, Networking, Resumes
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the American economy added 303,000 jobs in March. Just one day before the U.S. DoL report, Bloomberg reported that U.S. unemployment applications increased 221,000. While the latter is certainly good news, this does nothing...
by Bernie | Mar 25, 2024 | General Career Advice, General Job Search, Resumes
A couple of weeks ago, I responded to the LinkedIn question, “You’re looking for a new job. How can you use your resume to stand out from the crowd?” My response received attention so I thought I’d share with you what I shared with those who...
by Bernie | Aug 14, 2023 | General Job Search, Resumes
By now, I’m sure most of you have heard about the Hewlett Packard internal report which stated that men apply for jobs when they only meet 60% of the qualifications, while women won’t apply until they meet 100% of them. Most assumptions have been because more women...
by Bernie | Feb 26, 2017 | Resumes
In my lifetime, I’ve seen THOUSANDS and THOUSANDS of resumes. Some have made me drool while others have made me laugh (seriously, laugh!). Okay, I admit I’ve felt guilty when laughing because I could also empathize with the person who was doing their best to present...
by Bernie | Apr 18, 2014 | Resumes
For years, one of the most common questions I’ve received from job seekers is, “Should my resume be one page or two?” When you don’t know, it’s certainly a legitimate question. My simple response – it depends. There are a few recruiters and hiring managers who will...
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