Here’s How to Write a LinkedIn Summary That Gets You a Job
By RACHEL PREMACK/BUSINESS INSIDER 6:00 AM EST You might approach your LinkedIn summary the way you do the “objective” part of your résumé— you would rather ignore it, or you’re not sure if you need it, or maybe you’re not even sure what, exactly, it is. Not unlike a cover letter, the LinkedIn summary section, which appears right below your profile photo, frames who you are and what you’re looking [...]
The Invisible Interviewer
The Invisible Interviewer is somebody who, of course, you don't see when you go into an interview. Let's say that you have one person sitting across the table from you, asking you questions and engaging in a conversation. You may not realize it, but there's somebody else in the room. Now, of course, you don't see The Invisible Interviewer, and maybe they're not really in the room. But here they [...]
Love and Business
Sometimes, no, maybe every bit of the time, we think of business as the cold, hard application of steely resolve and ravenous greed to extract ill-gotten profits from unwilling customers. But wait. We know that, aside from certain criminal organizations, the only people who take money by use of force is our own government. We accept this use of force as being done for our own well-being, or else we [...]
The only three things you need!
1. KNOW YOURSELF: Knowing who you are is also knowing what you have to offer to bring your highest and best talent to the marketplace. This way, you can be sure to present your greatest value to your customers, clients, and employers. What do you do the best? What are your defining personality traits? What is your temperament? What motivates you? What is especially de-motivating? 2. KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER, CLIENT, [...]
A Perfectly Crafted Thank You Note
Career Transition Workshop would like to share this article by Andrea Persman, Healthcare IT Recruiter at Addison Group. To read more of Andrea’s articles click here. Let’s be real here. No matter how good you are at your professional craft, interviewing is tough – especially when you’re going after a job you really, really want. You do everything you can to look your best, keep your energy up, say all [...]
This Is An Ideal Resume For A Mid-Level Employee
Career Transition Workshop would like to share this article by Jacquelyn Smith and Skye Gould/Business Insider. Having a ton of experience under your belt doesn’t necessarily mean you have an “impressive” resume. “You can have all the experience in the world — but if your resume doesn’t stand out, if you don’t present that information in a well-organized manner, or if it doesn’t tell your story, nobody will take the [...]
Why December Is The Best Time Of Year To Look For Work
Savvy job-seekers might know how to write resumes and cover letters, but few are aware of this surprising fact: Contrary to popular belief, December is actually the best time of year to look for work! There are two compelling reasons why this is true– #1 Competition levels drop dramatically. The majority of job-seekers figure that the holidays are a waste of time and make only marginal efforts to search for a new position. [...]
How to Keep Your Social Media Profile Attractive to Employers
More companies are using social media to prospect potential candidates for employment. It is important to use social media wisely and to your advantage. An employer may find information on your profile that will cause them not to hire you. Here are tips on how to keep your social media profile attractive to employers. […]
How to Modify Your Resume for a Specific Job
In today’s competitive job market it is critical for you to modify your resume to fit a specific job. Your general background and experience may qualify you for the job but without including the specific words that an employer is looking for in a resume may not get you an interview. Here are tips to modify your resume for a specific job. […]
How to Handle Gaps in Your Resume
Having gaps in your employment can raise a flag to some employers. The best way to handle gaps in your resume is to be honest and point out personal and professional growth during your employment gaps. Here are ways to handle gaps in your resume. […]