Resumes have evolved over the decades. Figuring out what to include in your resume today can be confusing. Deciphering the contradictions made by experts can be overwhelming. As an executive, you may approach this challenge as you would other issues in business: listen to the experts, identify what would work for you, and make an informed decision.What should you leave out of a resume in 2016? Five key things:Objective. Pro...
Today I'm focusing on three resume mistakes that are easily avoided - and all too common.Resume Mistake 1: Too much capitalizationI often see this problem on technical resumes, where every noun from Customer to Technology is capitalized. Save capitals for proper names, official names and titles, like ABC Company versus "the company" or Southwest Regional Manager versus "the manager."Professional resume writers know that, if...
Every job-seeker struggles with a different aspect of job search. In your case, the career course, preparation and live networking came quite easily. Where you are currently struggling is increasing warm leads and referrals from your personal contacts. This is of major importance in conducting an effective MBA job search at your career and salary level.Consider the following: Since I wasn?t there to hear your conversations/...
Whether you a seasoned executive or newly elevated to the executive level, you need to be aware of how these five elements impact the effectiveness of your resume.Profile section. The top one-third of your resume is the most valuable real estate in the resume. This area is where recruiters and hiring managers grab the essence of who you are and what you can do for their company in six seconds. Yes, I said six seconds! This...
Do people still give notice to their employer?Do employers have an obligation to give notice prior to layoffs?If you give notice, is the employer required to pay you for the 2 weeks?Can they show you the door that day?As a career coach, I often hear stories from both employees and employers about what really happens in the workplace.Giving notice is topic which figures into many of these conversations. There is a big diffe...
I went searching through the internet today and found some fascinating resume facts that I thought I’d share with you, along with some advice on what those facts mean for you.Fact: Currently, over 90% of resumes are sent by email or posted online.What It Means to You: Your resume should be in the best format (not .pdf!) for sending by email and posting online. You also need a professional email address (recruiters are put o...
Ever since I obtained my Master’s degree in marriage and family therapy and studied communication theory, I’ve been fascinated by how we communicate and, in particular, how much information we share through our body language that we don’t realize we’re revealing. So when my son and I saw Oz Pearlman working his mentalist magic on America’s Got Talent, we both were deeply intrigued.
Dubbed as “The Wall Street Mentalist” b...
Do professional associations and networking events sound as old school as a VCR? Believe it or not, some are thriving – and there’s a reason. It’s not that millennials aren’t joiners – one survey found that 58 percent of professionals under 40 are part of a professional organization or community, and 77 percent of those who hadn’t yet joined intended to. And it will come as no surprise that 67 percent said they would “prefe...
As a career development and executive coach, I often work with people that brand products or services for an organization but have no real awareness of their unique professional brand and why it matters. It’s time to take stock of your own brand and use it to achieve your career goals and tell your authentic professional story.Your Story Matters – when was the last time you checked in with colleagues, or your boss to ask ho...
“What are your strengths and weakness?” This question creates more fear in the heart of job seekers than any other. Most people dread this question and also don't understand the psychology behind it. Even if you're never asked this question in an interview, you must know how to answer it, in order to effectively compete for a job. Read on, to learn how to answer this question...Over the past ten years, I have worked with th...