Another story today of the ramifications of a CV that according to the article, wasn’t “quite right”. You absolutely must be truthful on your resume. And, when I say truthful, I don’t mean tell everyone that your performance appraisal at ABC Company was marked as “abysmal” or that you hated your supervisor and deliberately glued […]
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Frustrated by ATS technologies? You’re not alone!
Top on my list of client frustrations in recent times, is those insidious ATS—short for Applicant Tracking Systems. I’m not sure how familiar you are with them, but in a perfect world (perfect for employers perhaps) technologies of the future will cleverly review resume documents, match all content to the employer’s needs, choose the top […]
Should my graphic designer jazzy up my resume?
A client wrote to me this week and mentioned he had a friend who was a graphic designer. Do you have any problem if I used your words, but get my friend to “jazzy” it all up?” he asked. To be honest, my heart sank. Most people don’t understand the hiring process. They forget that […]
Book Review: Your First Job by Mark Blayney
Book: Your First Job: How to make a success of starting work and ensure your first year is the launch of a successful career. Author: Mark Blayney. Complimentary copy provided by the author for an honest review As most of my clients are senior executives, I was unsure if “Your First Job—how to make a success of starting […]
Leave your job gracefully and preserve your reputation
Leave Your Job Gracefully You’re miserable. You’ve tried to cover it up, but really, this job isn’t for you. Maybe the problem is a toxic environment, you’ve burned some bridges and relationships are strained. Or feel stuck in a rut and seek new challenges. Whatever it is, you know that it’s time to leave your […]
