Do your clients work with recruiters in their job search? Do you wonder what could make clients’ experiences more successful? When our clients don’t hear back from recruiters, they can sometimes take the wrong turn by going against recruiters’ wishes. But what are those wishes? The CDI Education Committee posed Read More >
The Myth about Resume “Secrets”
You’ve probably seen at least one article with a title somewhat like this: “5 Resume Secrets You MUST Know for a Successful Job Search.” Those of us in the career services industry who publish articles tend to use titles like that because they make attention-getting headlines. However…. I’ve come Read More >
21st Century Job Search Road Map
If you are in job transition and are feeling uneasy about your progress, you might consider an age-old proven process. The image in this article explains it perfectly. The first step is executing on your plan—flawlessly. This means that you have a regular follow-up system and diligently follow it. The 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 >
Do You Know Your Job Search Audience?
Would you do a presentation to a group of vegetarians on the best way to barbecue a steak? I would certainly hope not! As experienced public speakers will tell you, it’s critical to know your audience before you try to communicate with them. The same holds true for conducting an Read More >
New College Grad: Why Should I Hire You?
Class of 2016 college graduates at the bachelor’s degree level are projected to total 1,861,000 according to The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). If you are a new college grad, that represents a lot of job competition. The good news: not all of those graduates will be seeking Read More >
How Smart Executives Use the Job Interview
Invest in focused analysis as you prepare for the job interview. The job interview is a tool that employers use to evaluate your candidacy and evaluate the level of risk in bringing you into the firm. But there’s another perspective that many executive job candidates don’t always consider. Time and Read More >
5 Ways Word Choice Can Elevate Your Resume, LinkedIn Profile & Interviews
When it comes to resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and interviews, word choice matters. The right words will enable your documents to rank higher in Applicant Tracking Systems; they’ll also embolden your interview performance and empower you to communicate more powerfully. Novelist and blogger Chuck Wendig at TerribleMinds.com compares word choice to Read More >
When You Don’t Hear Back From the Employer
The job interview process can be a stressful time for job candidates. After all, you invest your time, your effort and intense preparation to impress the decision-makers. Everything seems perfect. They invited you back for two, maybe three job interviews. You met with the team, the decision-makers and the HR Read More >
Don’t make these mistakes when selecting your LinkedIn profile picture.
You have to pretty much be living under a rock to have never heard of LinkedIn. If this is your first time peeking out, well, I can briefly tell you that it's the world's largest online professional network. Refer to this link if you want to know more: https://www.linkedin.com. Read More >