How should a resume be formatted to get through an applicant tracking system? I’ll answer this question first, but then I’ll tell you the problem with ATS-formatted resumes. If an ATS (Applicant Tracking System) asks for a .rtf or .txt document, the resume needs to be untreated font only (i.e. Courier). No bold, italics, underline,…
In previous jobs, and now in my role as a managing editor at CNBC, I’ve conducted dozens of job interview tips. I’ve seen the good, the bad and the ugly, and I’m consistently amazed at the very basic things that candidates screw up. Here are the most common interview mistakes I see people make. You have an…
How Long Should My Search Take? I stay or should resign during my job search? This is an age old question: Should I quit my job and then look for a job, or try to look while still employed? Beware of anyone who gives advice on this question in a hard and fast rule format.…
I receive emails almost daily from frustrated job seekers asking me what they should do when they don’t receive any follow-up from potential employers after a job the interview. Frustrated, mad, disappointed, offended, tired can you relate to any of those feelings? Those sentiments often fill my inbox, along with the question, “What is happening…
Whether or not you are in a revenue producing role as an executive, to land an offer in today’s economy, you have to demonstrate how your function contributes to the top/bottom line either directly or indirectly. Addressing these 6 points in your interview better than other fellow job seekers will significantly increase your ability to land…
Are you constantly stressed about work? Do you feel worn out in office? Have you experienced verbal abuse on the job? Are you tired of your job and waiting for the universe to send you a sign? You may have it right in front of your eyes. According to a survey, about 41% of the employees…
You can do many things to improve your performance at job work, things that don’t occur to most people. How successful you are at work is determined largely by your attitude and how you spend your time. Here are 7 easy ways to improve your performance at work that you may never have thought of:…
n life and in business we are always wanting to please people. Unless you are 100% satisfied with who you are and what you are doing in life, we are always wanting more. There does become a point in our lives where we have achieved what we wanted to achieve and we don’t want to…
Good gravy. I swear. I think I am just getting sick of posting jobs. All jobs. Do you as a hiring manager feel this way? Do you wonder what in the world even prompted candidates to apply for your job? I get so frustrated. I mean, do the candidates really feel like they can do…
A reader writes: I am the “lead” of a customer service team (not in a supervisory or managerial role; I report to the manager, but report to her with ideas, problems and how reps are performing) of a company that provides services to older senior citizens. Part of our training is to teach our reps…