The most obvious shortfall candidates bestow upon themselves are the common mistakes and errors when submitting applications/resumes online: missing or incomplete information, non-formatted resumes or resumes with special characters that cannot be read by automated scanning tools, not tailoring resumes to the specific job announcements, and not understanding the follow-up process. The cure to avoiding…
Have you ever submitted a resume and received no response? I remember a time in my life when I was trying to get a job with Leidos as a Logistics Management Specialist. I had all the skills and qualifications to perform the job functions; complemented with education but I didn’t even get a email. There…
Organizations have moved toward Automated Tracking Systems (ATS) which is software that is used to scan your resume for keywords included in the job announcement by matching them to content in the work experience, skills, education, and any other section you may have on your resume. If there is a high match, the software tells…
Maintaining a current resume is important if you are a career oriented individual; situations, responsibilities, departments, personnel, and projects change consistently which must be reflected on your resume. If you were asked today to submit your resume to a greater position, is your resume ready to go? I would almost guarantee the majority of the…
To be successful in the job market, it takes a decent amount of time keeping up with your resume, job search techniques, online application requirements and more. Resume trends in 2019 are geared towards providing better opportunities for job seekers. Paying close attention to the shortfalls of resume writing and analyzing the trends of 2018…
The career market is fast-paced and wide-spread, simply because we have moved towards a 24/7 working market. Social media channels and other means of communication are the drivers behind the movement. Job searches have become a regular habit since it’s so easy to reach people via mobile phones, tablets, and mobile friendly job boards. What…
Writing a resume and updating your resume is a very uninteresting process but must be done if you decide to continue to work within the job market. Positions are consistently opening and larger responsibilities within every organization are growing. New positions and new responsibilities derive from new technological advancements, new customer demands, and new approaches…
The job search process can be very frustrating and sometimes disappointing. We have conducted countless job searches/interviews to ensure we stay well-informed of the process, so we have notes to share that will assist with the goal of getting hired! After a couple of weeks of applying, you notice you have not been contacted by…
During the interview process, there are a lot of questions asked – some easy, some hard. Generally, the interviewing personnel are attempting to grasp an idea of your personality as it relates to the job culture: why should we choose you over the other candidates? Explain a situation when you were faced with a tight…
When applying for a job….Resume or CV? The most noticeable difference I we have noticed throughout my experience is the country. The majority of individuals from the United States have referred to a job submission as a resume when applying for a job and areas like Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia – have…
