According to data from Glassdoor, the average corporate job opening attracts 250 résumés, out of which a maximum of six, or just 2.4 percent of those who applied, are called for an interview. When applying for a job, the odds are simply stacked against you. There are some simple, seemingly insignificant actions that you can take […]
Who pays when a student loan borrower defaults on their student loans? The answer might surprise you. Here’s what you need to know and how this issue affects you. Student Loans According to the latest student loan debt statistics, there are 45 million borrowers who collectively owe more than $1.5 trillion of student loan debt. Approximately 11% […]
When you’re searching for a new role, the real question you must answer is if you are “overqualified” or “fully qualified” for a position. If you are overqualified for a position, what that likely means is that you are applying for a step-down position or a position below your education level or your experience. e […]
It’s summertime and recruiting starts slowing down. The sun is shining, the sky is blue, the weather’s warm and we’re collectively focused on things outside of work. Taking long weekends, trips to the beach, relaxing vacations and sitting by the pool are the preferred activities. Putting on a heavy suit and going on hot, steamy […]
Jeff was a Baby Boomer executive who wrote to me to discuss his frustration that his résumé wasn’t getting any results. He was a C-level executive, and he knew he was doing something wrong. Jeff wanted some help in writing a more effective résumé. When I glanced at it, I quickly saw many problems and knew he wasn’t […]
When you think of conflict, what comes to mind? Is it something that you try to avoid? Something you dread? Do you associate it with words like ‘somebody gets hurt’ or ‘fighting’? The thing is, conflict is an inescapable part of life. You shouldn’t ask yourself, “Will I experience conflict?” but rather, “How will I manage […]
It is easy to picture this question being asked by a pompous, pretentious executive who is toying with you like a cat playing with a mouse before feasting. A candidate wouldn’t say, “So, tell me why you want to hire me.” I have interviewed and hired hundreds of candidates, and I avoid the “Why should […]
So you applied for a job online, and just got a call from the recruiter asking if you can interview with the hiring manager. You are super excited until you hear that the interview is happening in 48 hours. 2 days. OMG! Don’t panic; just prepare! Glassdoor has got you covered. Complete with timing and strategy, we’ve […]
Your resume is your primary personal marketing tool in the job search. You very well may have the chops for whatever role you’ve set your sights on, but you can still come up short if your resume is missing the mark on reflecting your skill set. These five tips will provide essential marketing flair while ensuring you never […]
With more and more candidates being hired who have little or no industry-specific experience, we need to think about why this is the case. Here are 9 reasons you may want to consider doing it before you post your next job listing. Inexperienced hires will require lower salaries than experienced professionals Salary is one of […]