Recently a client said “Shilpa, I am not getting through promotions or new opportunities, even though I have the required experience, qualification and the latest certfications, where am I going wrong here” When we investigated the further, it dawned upon us that while my client was ace at his work, he was simply lacking soft […]
CONSIDER BOTH HARD & SOFT SKILLS FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT! Read More »
When you send out applications but do not hear back, it’s frustrating and confusing. It’s only natural to be concerned. What could possibly be the problem? There must be some sort of explanation, right? After all, your qualifications, job skills, previous work experience, and overall knowledge make you a strong candidate. If you haven’t heard
HAVING TROUBLE GETTING A RESPONSE TO YOUR JOB APPLICATIONS? Read More »
Leadership skills are essential for most mid- to senior-level roles. Leadership is a soft skill, not a hard skill like coding, ERPs, CRMs, project management, or budgeting, so you can’t just list it in your skills section and leave it at that, instead you must demonstrate leadership on your resume through your experience and accomplishments.
Drafting a CXO or senior-level resume that highlights leadership skills! Read More »
“Shilpa, I need an elevator pitch to network for a job.” said a client recently, and that inspired me to write this post. It takes considerable effort and time to craft & deliver a good networking pitch, but it is necessary for making a strong, impactful impression on the prospective employer. When you have a
Master your elevator pitch while networking with potential employers! Read More »
During my career as an HR & talent recruiter, I often encountered resumes without a summary or with a summary that is written in a dry and generic manner for example ‘Looking for a career opportunity to fully utilize my training and skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company’. Such
Why do you need a compelling resume summary? Read More »