Every day I’m asked, “Is my resume any good? Will my resume get me an interview?” Just such an email arrived today from “John” so I took a peek. The resume was ok. Perfectly adequate. No formatting to speak of, no colour, no...
Gayle Howard
CVs for Consultants or Project Managers With Multiple Projects
Not everyone has the benefit of a nice, clean, progressive employment history. In particular, CVs for Consultants or Project Managers can be ‘messy’ with multiple projects and assignments failing to communicate a professional’s true value. Multiple,...
Am I Too Old to Get a Job?
Many jobseekers in the executive sector are concerned about age and worry that they’re too old to get a job. Take this email I received today from “Jim”, excerpted here. Although youthful looking (and feeling), I’m nearly 50 and I believe I will...
How To Find a Career That Will Make You Happy
I’m pleased to welcome a guest writer this week, Monica Gomez. Please see her bio at the conclusion of this article. It’s not surprising to hear people complain about their jobs. Many people dread going to work each day. And, while the reasons for this can...
Turning an Executive Job Description Into Powerful Resume Content
Here’s why you currently cut and paste your job description in your resume: It’s easy to do so It’s already written Typos have been removed (mostly!) It’s quick to do. Here’s why you should never cut and paste your executive job...
Telephone Interviews: Are You Prepared?
So many first impressions are made on how a jobseeker looks. But what if the first job interview is a telephone interview? Phone interviews focus on content, not appearance, so this process can be a real boon for many who may be concerned about age discrimination or...