If you’ve decided to take a break from LinkedIn or permanently delete your account, knowing the steps involved in deactivating your profile is essential. Whether you want to protect your privacy, eliminate duplicates, or simply need a break from the platform, this comprehensive guide will walk you through deactivating your LinkedIn account. In this article, …
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Executive resume writing businesses pride themselves on ensuring maximum customer satisfaction. A well-written resume should increase the volume of interested calls from hiring managers. This equates to more interviews and ultimately improves the possibility of landing desired roles. Most businesses provide more than one service. They’ll have a specialist writer(s) who will create an engaging …
Hopefully by now, you have heard or read enough advice to know that giving me your job description doesn't tell me what I want to know. I need to know what did, how your did, what were you able to accomplish. I need verbs, actions, and results. Simple as that. Sure if you want to list on your resume that you were "employee of the month" that is great, but what I really care about is what you did to earn that recognition and why it was important in your role. If you can give me that in a concise way on your resume, even better. If not, I am going to ask you if you make it to the interview, so be prepared to give the details.
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LinkedIn founder and triple billionaire Reid Hoffman has two endearing mannerisms that reveal the way he sees–and reasons with–the strategic environment. First, he peppers his statements with the word so. Almost a verbal tic that would grate on a speaking coach like the overuse of the dreaded uh … but he uses it more like …
The changes in the job market over the past few years have certainly impacted job seekers in a way that many of us have not seen before. For the first time in history, there are four generations of workers in the job market with each generation facing a unique challenge. Whether you are a recent college grad looking for your first opportunity or a victim of downsizing looking for your next career, the job search can be a very frustrating experience.
Our Top LinkedIn Profile Writing Services Things have changed drastically with the advent of social media, where developing a personal brand is all-important. We communicate quickly, are always connected via the Internet, and have new and innovative ways of gaining knowledge. We can learn about one another within seconds. These new technologies have changed daily …
Who says your failures can’t lead to success? Employers it seems. We are fond of saying, “Failure is not an option.” And “when it’s rough, the tough get going.” That may be a positive result of the United States’ unemployment situation and a lagging economy. Today’s unemployed may have failed in nailing a specific job …
If you’re looking for work or want to update your resume, you want to get it done as soon as possible while maintaining high quality. One of the quickest ways is to use an online builder with templates for each section of your resume. There are, however, thousands of resume builders available online. We wanted …
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In a recent article, Forbes lists three things that will get your resume “thrown in the trash.” The list includes three resume mistakes that will most likely get candidates overlooked. The article provides good advice. I would recommend giving it a read. The Forbes list includes the following: • You don’t meet the basic requirements …
If you understand how to use LinkedIn to meet professionals, recruit employees, do research and promote your business, you can benefit greatly.
Most LinkedIn participants, especially those that post a lot, hope that they'll make new contacts, and welcome the networking efforts.
When job seekers are developing their resumes, they have to identify what they are selling. In other words, what skills and experience do they bring to the employment table. Are their skills state-of-the-art and in great demand or are they rusty or too specialized to be sought after? How many are transferable to different positions, …
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Sometimes when it is too easy to find board members for your board, you may discover that at least one of those people is using your board membership as a resume builder. Over the years I have come across a few resume builders when putting together NGO boards. These personality types can be a detriment …
I was recently asked my opinion of using a referral pane on a resume. The resume looked something like this. My opinion is that this is too difficult for a recruiter to scan.