Smart Resume Tips for IT Consultants
The other day I got a call from a recruiting colleague whose judgment I trust. “I sent you a fantastic candidate for that IT consultant role I know you’ve been working on,” he told me. “But he says he sent you his resume last week and still hasn’t heard from you. How come you haven’t […]
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Avoiding the Job Interview Overshare
The job interview is oftentimes the last barrier to entry that prospective employees face when attempting to land a new job. From the employer’s perspective, the job interview is meant to accomplish three major things. First, the employer is interested in making sure that you have the requisite skills to actually perform the tasks you’re […]
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Tips and Tricks For Your First IT Job Hunt
Entering the job market for the first time or attempting to break into a new position can be a frightening and stressful experience for the most hardened of IT job seekers. However, it can be particularly tough if you are fresh out of school with an ample amount of education, but little to no experience […]
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Is your resume too boring to get you the interview?
If your resume is just like everyone else’s, no one will see your genius. The average IT recruiter or hiring manager looks at 100-200 resumes every day. So even though you may be an outstanding A-list performer, but if your resume reads like everyone else’s, how will the recruiter or hiring manager know that they […]
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Stop Using These Words on Your Resume
Your resume is supposed to make you stand out. So why are you using the same terminology as everyone else? As most experts will tell you, it’s best to think of your resume, or your LinkedIn profile, as a sort of ‘teaser advertisement’ for you and your skills and experience. After all, the goal of […]
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