When you are searching for a job, you identify a few good matches, and you start tailoring your resume to apply. After you spend time tweaking your resume, you send it in. What happens next is that it gets placed in a pile, and then a recruiter fi will spend an average of 6-10 seconds […]
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Employers’ perceptions of gaps in employment have changed over time, and they are beginning to understand that everyone has a different career path and timeline. Whether it be the pandemic or otherwise, I have seen clients struggle to explain or conceal career gaps in their resume. The dreaded question will inevitably arise. Imagine how much
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A custom & well-formatted resume can mean the difference between getting an interview call and not hearing back. Despite the referrals, rise of LinkedIn, and other job search aggregators, a quality resume remains the backbone of your job search. Here’s the secret sauce: Step 1: Read the Job Posting carefully and jot down what your potential
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Further to my last post here are the next 5 ways you are messing up your resume with: 6. Your resume has images – Surely a picture is worth a thousand words only if you are auditioning for a role or showcasing your designing creative skills. For all other roles, the ATS will reject your
10 WAYS TO RUIN YOUR RESUME & SABOTAGE YOUR CAREER PROSPECTS– PART 2 Read More »
Usually, the first impression lasts the longest. It’s obvious that your resume is the first thing a recruiter sees when considering you. Your resume serves as a selection tool to shortlist candidates, as well as a base document for your prospective employer. If you have been unsuccessful in your job search, consider looking at your
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