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Does Your Resume #Fail
The crowd was great at the most recent Cleared Job Fair Resume Reviews. Patient, positive, networking while waiting. And most even followed the written instructions. So I saw a lot of resumes full of editing done while waiting. All good. But the most common problems remain jus… more
The 4-Step Job Seeker Sales Process
Effective job seekers sell themselves and their product or services using the same sales process. Here is how to apply the sales process to preparation of your job search: Step 1, Learn about and understand the product / service you are selling That’s you! It can be s… more
The People in Your Pipelines
It’s the New Year. You want to do more with less, update your recruiting style, or just be a bit more effective. There are lots of silver bullets being touted and buzzword bingo clouding up the recruiting blogosphere to the point that it is easier to fall back into old habits. … more
Do Service Branches Have Different Leadership Styles
In November, 2010, Harvard Business Review had a special issue largely focused on things the private world could learn from the military. One of the articles in that issue that immediately stuck with me focused on the different leadership styles that each service cultivates. The … more
Transitioning Military Sell Your Talent Not Your Title
There’s a lot of PR going on right now around the topic of veteran hiring. Private organizations are picking up on the terrific talent pool coming out of the armed forces and many even have specific outreach programs designed to attract recently separated military personnel. Le… more