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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
Looking for a Job? You’re in Sales
I often ask job search workshop groups “Have you ever been in sales?” A few hands will go up. “How many of you ARE in sales?” Again, a few hands go up. “How many of you are looking for a job?” As the light bulb goes on, all hands go up. Looking for a job is all… more
7 Tips for Job Search Success
How do you beat the odds so you’re one of the resumes selected for follow up? 1. Clean up your spelling and grammar. 50% of all applicants are rejected for typos, grammatical errors, misspellings and incomplete applications or applications returned after the deadline. This i… more
Inappropriate Job Seeker Stories of 2013
The recruiters we interviewed in 2013 shared some humorous experiences with cleared job seekers. No doubt if we interviewed cleared job seekers, you would have some funny experiences that you've had with recruiters. Please share your stories with us in the comments below. T… more