As a recruiter currently working on the corporate side of the business, I know first hand how the resume screening process works at mid to large sized organizations. The reality is that the first layer of screening that your resume goes through is often an automated screening done by a computer versus an actual human [...]
Resume Advice Compilation from Career CoPilot
We all know that having a stellar resume is the first step in the job search process. As a recruiting professional, I know first hand that many people out there need help and advice when it comes to writing a resume. I view hundreds of resumes each day and most are average and [...]
Job Boards for Teenage Job seekers
Teens need jobs too!
It is extremely difficult for teens to find jobs these days. As spring is upon us and summer is right around the corner, many teenagers are thinking about what they will do is summer to make some money. Unfortunately, many jobs that typically are filled by teenagers will be filled by older [...]
How can I get a free resume evaluation?
How can I get a free resume evaluation ?
I am glad you asked and if you are reading this then you are in luck because I have decided to start offering free resume evaluations for my readers. If you happened to come over from another site or Google that is fine as well.
Why are you [...]
3 things recruiters look for when screening your resume
As a professional recruiter I screen thousands of resume per week. That is not an exaggeration, I seriously view on average 200 resumes per job requisition and have between 20-30 jobs on my plate at any given time. Most are decent, not great but decent, a few really stand out as great and then there [...]
Cover Letter – the only tip you need
As a Recruiter and Career Tips Blogger, I am often asked to give advice about resumes and cover letters. A reader recently asked me if cover letters are still needed. She explained to me that a recruiter she was working with told her that cover letters were not important and not to include it during [...]
Linkedin changes will help job seekers
Linkedin is a great tool for job seekers and it is getting even better. Last year I wrote a post about using Linkedin to get a job and I offered some basic tools to set up your account to get noticed. Fast forward a year later and Linkedin is just getting bigger and better. In [...]
Do I need a degree to break into Pharmaceutical sales?
I have been recruiting sales reps for pharmaceutical companies for the past decade and the question about needing a degree to break into pharmaceutical sales is something that comes up a LOT. In fact, just today, I got a Linkedin request and the person was asking if I can give advice on how she could [...]
2 things you must have on your resume
To some people this will be obvious but to others it will be a real learning less (I hope). If you are new to this blog, let me tell you about my background. I work for a pharmaceutical company and recruit sales people. I also own and run a resume writing service for sales people.
I [...]
Should I take this job, even though it is not in my field
As a career blogger, I get a lot of question here from job seekers and I try to answer them all personally and sometimes will answer them here so everyone can benefit.
Yes, I do have some thoughts. My first thought is, who the hell are these so called career experts. Chances are they are clueless [...]
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