At Career Directors International we are constantly asked by professional resume writers: Is the resume dead? Is our profession going to end soon? Will we become obsolete? So, as part of our volunteer Board of Directors met in Orlando, FL last week, this is one of the questions we wanted Read More >
Is Your Resume Ready for the “Big Time”?
In other words, is your resume in shape for your next important job search? Will it help you get the attention you need and want from the employers you plan to target? If you haven't asked yourself these questions recently, I recommend doing it now. Resume Glitz and Glitter--or Read More >
Is Your Resume Prepared for Electronic Eyes aka ATS?
If you don’t consider automated recruitment systems (aka applicant tracking systems) when sending out various online applications, it’s highly likely that your resume won’t be seen by human eyes. Many recruiters are now using electronic ATS (applicant tracking systems) to help them sort through an abundance of applications. So if Read More >
World of Resume Crafting: Beating the Applicant Tracking System
If Video Killed the Radio Star, then Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) killed human resources. Yes, it is a sad state of affairs when a database is the judge and jury of your knowledge, skills, and experience. Forget World of Warcraft or Call of Duty. Getting your resume past an Read More >
Resume vs. the ATS: 6 Top Intelligence Tools That Look Technology in the Eye
As a career practitioner and disciple of intelligence analysis, nothing boosts the adrenaline more than analyzing technology and how it influences recruitment. Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): a big chunk of coaching time is dedicated to helping them understand this process. And it is a BIG data issue. Recruitment and Read More >
