Q: Should I put an objective on my resume ?A: Depending on who you speak with, you will get a different answer. To me, an objective OF a resume is more important than the objective ON the resume. Are you...
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Dealing with “It’s Not Policy”
Q: I recently submitted a resume for a position as Director of Innovation for a hospitality industry company. I had prepared an "innovative" cover letter presentation but was unable to get it attached through their website process. I posted my...
Posting Openings For Your Company – Do’s and Dont’s Part 1
There are so many resources out there where one can post job openings and calls for resumes, but there still are ineffective employee searches going on on both sides of the fence. Employers are posting very often too late in...
The Career Fair to End All Career Fairs (Part 1)
After the disappointment of not getting the job I flew in for, I attended what I called "the career fair to end all career fairs". I had saved up about 6 weeks of vacation pay to support me from my...
Shave Your Head and Start Over
When it comes to business, sometimes, "shaving our head and starting over" means throwing out old practices completely and starting fresh with something knew.I was asked last week what was the meanest thing I ever said to someone.A few years...
Out of Work and Interviewing?
Q: How do I conduct myself if I am out of work and interviewing? Things I should do and shouldn't do?A: If you are out of work, the last thing you want to appear to an employer is needy. For...
How high is Your MPH level?
Manners, Positivity, Heroics was a book I wrote in 2005 about a methodology called Manners, Positivity, Heroics. When practiced, these three traits can lead to a very productive and vibrant workplace.Manners - As I've explained in a prior entry on...
Long-Term Relationship Development Leads to New Opportunities
Developing stronger relationships with your current or former customers, employers or clients can lead to growth opportunities and possible future employment opportunities.Throughout my life, I've been blessed with relationships with people that have lasted a lifetime. In 1997 I met...
Hiring Inexperienced over Experienced Workers
Q: Why do you think that managers hire unqualified people? Example - you have 3 candidates for the same job; one who is older and very qualified, one who is qualified, and one with no experience and knows nothing about...
Question on Resumes Sent Via the Internet
Q: What are some key things that you can do to make your resume stand outwhen applying for jobs via the internet?A: Here are a few suggestions that I have found have worked for me and others.THE BASICS1. Bulleted lists of...