Posted August 12, 2022 Sally Schulze interviews Andy Challenger from Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. who dishes out tips to help your resume stand out from the masses on job hunting websites. Partial transcript below. Head to Fox32 for the full interview. [caption id="attachment_15565" align="alignleft" width="600"] Andy Challenger...
Build Your Professional Brand Published Aug 16, 2021 For most people, boasting about oneself does not come naturally. It is not easy or comfortable to tell someone all the wonderful things you have accomplished. But that is exactly what you need to do if you are seeking...
The Resume is Your Marketing Brochure We've been discussing building your brand, and the resume is the marketing brochure! Your resume needs to focus on results, not characteristics. A results-oriented resume, regardless of format, helps employers reduce the risks that are associated with hiring because they...
Historically, less job cuts happen in the summer Posted July 15, 2021 With summer in full swing, some job seekers may feel the best time to look for new positions has passed. That is not the case, according to one authority. "Traditionally, we see the fewest job cuts...
How to distinguish yourself from competitors in your search for a new job An effective approach to stand out in a company's employee search is to prove you are a goal-oriented employee. In this respect, your most important forum is the face-to-face interview. It always is a...
Yes, You Should Send a Thank You Note. Most hiring managers agree a thank you note is crucial to the interview process. We have heard hiring authorities say they have taken candidates off their lists when they failed to receive one. It's easy to do, and yet...
Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills While the job search has indeed entered the internet age, the successful job search remains stubbornly dependent on old-fashioned people skills. The way to land a position has always been and probably always will be through face-to-face interactions with decision makers,...
Racial and gender discrimination are rightfully under examination at many workplaces, as employers strive for diversity in hiring. However, another bias is impacting companies as well: ageism. Job seekers of every age are encountering obstacles due to the pandemic, and more seasoned professionals, those over...
Racial and gender discrimination are rightfully under examination at many workplaces, as employers strive for diversity in hiring. However, another bias is impacting companies as well: ageism. Job seekers of every age are encountering obstacles due to the pandemic, and more seasoned professionals, those over...
What Should I Put on My Resume Survey Published April 7, 2020 Stresses of the job search often include, and indeed begin with, questions about the resume. Is it too long? Should I include work experience from my college days, former salary, or LinkedIn profile? With so much...
