Just Who Is Susan Strayer

Just Who Is Susan Strayer Susan Strayer is one of my newer friends. Who is she? Shes finishing an MBA, an experienced HR professional, author, blogger, and special guest in the teleseminar series that I am co-sponsoring with CollegeRecruiter.com. Shes also going to be on Oprah and Friends on XM radio on March 9th way to go Susan! I first heard Susan share her message on a radio show and was really impressed. Her 10ish years in HR, and her experience coaching professionals and executives really came across on the call as she was quizzed on all kinds of subjects. Ive had the honor to be on both teleseminar calls with her, and she is right on target. If you have about 50 minutes (or an iPod), youll want to check out this podcast that we had on Wednesday night. Here is official recording of the first topic: Help! I Still Dont Know What Kind Of Career I Want! The next two topics are still open for registration I encourage you to register, put in a question or issue that you face, and then call in for any of these teleseminars How do I start my job or internship search? — Wednesday, March 14 at 8:00 p.m. EST or Monday, March 26 at 8:00 p.m. EST How do I prepare to start my new job or internship? — Monday, April 9 at 8:00 p.m. EST or Wednesday, April 25 at 8:00 p.m. EST Make sure to register so that you can participate (ask your specific questions) Click here to register! all of these will be recorded and available to you via podcast. Some thoughts from the first topic that we just had: What to do before you write your resume (has to do with a model you need to go through) How to network (how to get started, what do you say first?) Can shy people network? Resume tips (from an HR perspective, how to format the resume, etc.) Who should you talk to? Who should you not talk to? How much work goes into a job search (treat it like a project) and an excellent tool to help manage it ?? and more! Check out the podcast (sorry, no cool music to start or end it) and sign up for the next one Just Who Is Susan Strayer Susan Strayer is one of my newer friends. Who is she? Shes finishing an MBA, an experienced HR professional, author, blogger, and special guest in the teleseminar series that I am co-sponsoring with CollegeRecruiter.com. Shes also going to be on Oprah and Friends on XM radio on March 9th way to go Susan! I first heard Susan share her message on a radio show and was really impressed. Her 10ish years in HR, and her experience coaching professionals and executives really came across on the call as she was quizzed on all kinds of subjects. Ive had the honor to be on both teleseminar calls with her, and she is right on target. If you have about 50 minutes (or an iPod), youll want to check out this podcast that we had on Wednesday night. Here is official recording of the first topic: Help! I Still Dont Know What Kind Of Career I Want! The next two topics are still open for registration I encourage you to register, put in a question or issue that you face, and then call in for any of these teleseminars How do I start my job or internship search? — Wednesday, March 14 at 8:00 p.m. EST or Monday, March 26 at 8:00 p.m. EST How do I prepare to start my new job or internship? — Monday, April 9 at 8:00 p.m. EST or Wednesday, April 25 at 8:00 p.m. EST Make sure to register so that you can participate (ask your specific questions) Click here to register! all of these will be recorded and available to you via podcast. Some thoughts from the first topic that we just had: What to do before you write your resume (has to do with a model you need to go through) How to network (how to get started, what do you say first?) Can shy people network? Resume tips (from an HR perspective, how to format the resume, etc.) Who should you talk to? Who should you not talk to? How much work goes into a job search (treat it like a project) and an excellent tool to help manage it ?? and more! Check out the podcast (sorry, no cool music to start or end it) and sign up for the next one Just Who Is Susan Strayer Susan Strayer is one of my newer friends. Who is she? Shes finishing an MBA, an experienced HR professional, author, blogger, and special guest in the teleseminar series that I am co-sponsoring with CollegeRecruiter.com. Shes also going to be on Oprah and Friends on XM radio on March 9th way to go Susan! I first heard Susan share her message on a radio show and was really impressed. Her 10ish years in HR, and her experience coaching professionals and executives really came across on the call as she was quizzed on all kinds of subjects. Ive had the honor to be on both teleseminar calls with her, and she is right on target. If you have about 50 minutes (or an iPod), youll want to check out this podcast that we had on Wednesday night. Here is official recording of the first topic: Help! I Still Dont Know What Kind Of Career I Want! The next two topics are still open for registration I encourage you to register, put in a question or issue that you face, and then call in for any of these teleseminars How do I start my job or internship search? — Wednesday, March 14 at 8:00 p.m. EST or Monday, March 26 at 8:00 p.m. EST How do I prepare to start my new job or internship? — Monday, April 9 at 8:00 p.m. EST or Wednesday, April 25 at 8:00 p.m. EST Make sure to register so that you can participate (ask your specific questions) Click here to register! all of these will be recorded and available to you via podcast. Some thoughts from the first topic that we just had: What to do before you write your resume (has to do with a model you need to go through) How to network (how to get started, what do you say first?) Can shy people network? Resume tips (from an HR perspective, how to format the resume, etc.) Who should you talk to? Who should you not talk to? How much work goes into a job search (treat it like a project) and an excellent tool to help manage it ?? and more! Check out the podcast (sorry, no cool music to start or end it) and sign up for the next one

20 Resume Tips from a Hiring Manager

20 Resume Tips from a Hiring Manager I’m a hiring manager. During the last seven years I’ve reviewed an estimated five thousand to ten thousand resumes while hiring or promoting fifty people for three different companies. I’ve hired sales people, tech experts, managers, marketing people and editors. While my experience may not be as extensive as some long time HR professionals, odds are pretty good that I’ve seen many more resumes than the average job seeker. Having just completed one job search and being in the midst of another, I thought it would be a good idea to share my thoughts on how to build a successful resume. These views are my own, and in no way reflect the views or positions of my employer. My tips cover 20 recommendations, broken down across three categories: Resume Design 1. Use white space liberally. Going through a three inch thick pile of resumes makes you immediately appreciate the ones that are easy to read. Do not under any circumstances present a resume with quarter inch margins or less. The goal of building a resume is not to just jam one sheet of paper with information, but to present your qualifications in a readable and professional manner. 2. Font choice. Don’t use a font that invokes humor or “dares to be different”. Keep it simple. Stick with aerial (or times new roman if you must). Sans serif fonts are generally easier to read in electronic and printed form. Steer clear of comic sans, and never use courier. 3. Use bullet points…sparingly. Do not go to extremes. Avoid crafting a resume with only bullets or with only narrative text. A blended approach is preferred. A few sentences to describe each position, with 3-5 bullet points describing your achievements or accomplishments at each job is a nice balance. 4. Convert the resume to PDF. PDF is a gift to job seekers. Converting your word processed resume to PDF allows you to control exactly what I see. Uploading a word document to our HR system means you are taking a risk that my settings might skew your resume in some way, making the document more difficult to read. Recent versions of word allow a simple conversion to PDF through the “save as” function. If your word processor does not include this functionality, try an online conversion. Just search for “PDF converter” in the search engine of your choice!   If you ever lose the original word document, you can also reverse the conversion with a PDF to Word converter. Keep your reader in mind 5. Be sure you are qualified. It goes without saying, but make sure you’re qualified for the position. Pay close attention to the job description and requirements. I know you want to apply for the job that would be just a bit of a stretch assignment. Just be sure it’s not too much of a stretch. Applying for positions you are not qualified for wastes both our time. Also, applying for any job that has “xyz” word in it just because it was recommended to you by your automated job search agent is rarely a good idea. Research the position and company to ensure a reasonable chance of a good fit. 6. Create a career management document. If you’re a working professional with more than a few years of workplace experience, I recommend not having only one resume. Instead, create a “career management document” that you update quarterly with your workplace achievements and accomplishments. Naturally, this document will grow over time to be fairly sizable. Then, when you see a position you are interested in, pull the specific accomplishments that relate to the job requirements over into a resume. In this way, you are sure your resume is custom built for the task at hand, winning you that specific job. 7. Highlight elements that satisfy the job description. Pay close attention to the job requirements and consider re-ordering your resume to be sure the elements of the job description are contained in your resume and are easily seen. You don’t want to bury an important element at the bottom of a two page resume. Make those things stand out by either placing them at the top, or bolding them. Especially the ones we label within the description as “not required but preferred” because those elements are likely to put you ahead of the competition. Personal Pet Peeves and other Miscellaneous Stuff 8. Keep it reasonably short. One page preferred. Personally, I’m OK with two pages, so long as your experience warrants it. However, there is no reason to submit a six page resume. Ever. 9. Get with the technology. Upload one document. Do not upload six different one page documents. Ever. 10. Get with the 21st century. Lose the AOL e-mail address. It makes you look like you’re stuck in yesterday’s technology. 11. Create a professional e-mail address. Ensure the first part of your e-mail address is “flattering”. You don’t want to submit a resume that with an e-mail address of c[emailprotected] Every little thing matters. Pay attention to the details. 12. Minimize your warts. Only include class rank info if it is flattering. Does it help your cause for me to know that you ranked in the bottom third of your class? If not, leave it off. Maybe I won’t ask about it during an interview. Including unflattering info increases the likelihood you won’t get to the interview stage. Here’s a dirty little secret â€" I could care less about your class rank. The only way that impresses me if you were top 10% at a great institution, while also juggling an incredible out of class schedule. 13. Keep references separate. Do not include on the resume, please. 14. Eliminate the personal commentary. I don’t care that you are into backpacking. And I surely don’t care that you were rush chairman of your social fraternity in college (unless I’m hiring for an event planning position, of course). 15. Eliminate the objective. You know that part of your resume that’s usually at the very top, that’s usually titled “objective”? The section that begins with “To obtain a position the utilizes my…”? Eliminate it. I know you want to job you applied for. It’s implied by the fact you applied. 16. Eliminate the summary. You know that part of your resume that’s usually at the very top, that’s usually titled “summary”? The section that begins with “Hardworking, innovative college graduate….”? Eliminate it. It’s all fluff and I know it. 17. Proactively address my questions. If you know I’m wondering about something, address it directly and forthrightly in the resume. If you were laid off, tell me in the resume. Word it however you want, but I’m wondering about it anyway, so eliminate the open question. Saw a resume that listed that recently and it was refreshing. I’m not going to hold that against you. Similarly, if my job is located in Chicago, and your address is listed as San Diego but you’re willing to relocate for it, say so. 18. If you’re going to include a cover letter, make it a killer. In my view, cover letters are not a requirement in this day and age. I just eliminated 90% of the resumes I received for this latest job opening without reading a single cover letter. That said, if you are going to go to the trouble of including one, make sure it is terrific. Customize it to me, to my company and to my job. Nothing will put you in my dog house faster than being careless and uploading a cover letter addressed to another company because you were resume spamming every job you could find. 19. Get active with your accomplishments. Make sure your accomplishments are written in the active voice and include the business outcomes of your involvement. 20. Find a trusted third party to give you feedback. Creating a resume is a difficult thing to do well, partly because we are so emotionally attached to the thing. This one sheet of paper is supposed to represent your professional capabilities. It is not a facsimile of you as a person. Family members don’t count, because they are just as invested in your success as you are. Find a mentor or work colleague you trust to review the document (preferably someone who has hired more than a handful of people), and be prepared to act on the feedback you receive. Obtaining an online MBA is not a bad idea to boost your resume either! In fact, any business degree is a great foundation for a solid resume. At the end of the day, you want your resume to be: • Professional • Readable • Organized • Targeted Keeping these four things in mind will help you get that phone call to take things to the next level. Best of luck in your job search!  

Recruiters vs. Candidates Dont Burn Bridges, Build Them

Recruiters vs. Candidates Dont Burn Bridges, Build Them Two questions for both recruiters and candidates: How do you treat others? Do you treat them how you would like to be treated? Maybe it should be obvious that you don’t want to burn a bridge with a recruiter, or a recruiter with a candidate  Over these past 20 years, I’ve become curious about human behavior in this industry of talent advancement. Here are some tips for both recruiters and talent to help everyone realize how they can prevent burning a bridge and further develop a much sought-after soft skill: Say thank you You’ve just given the other person 30 minutes of your life. Let’s start with something really basic from our childhood; saying thank you. It’s a really basic courtesy and sometimes people fail to say two small words that can make a huge impact on your interactions with people and how people perceive you. I was once told that in life you can never go wrong by expressing gratitude. In fact, it has a huge mental upside when you regularly demonstrate gratitude. When you are in the market for a new job, or seeking to advance your career, impressions speak volumes especially among those who don’t have a lot of time to get to know the real you.  Recruiters who are working at the speed of light, take that moment to thank the person who just spent time sharing their life goals with you. Say it genuinely. It takes only two seconds. Dont lie Do not lie to your recruiter about your experience. And recruiters, do not lie to the candidate about the role, the salary range or anything (as candidates will burn your bridges for other candidates with you, or worse, jeopardize a recruiters reputation). Firstly, lying results in lost of trust and falling out of favor. You also risk making the other party look bad if your lie becomes discovered by the company. In short, you’ve just jeopardized everyone’s reputation. People don’t react well to that type of situation. Candidates; remember a good recruiter will help you strategize around areas of concern if you are otherwise a strong candidate.  And recruiters, if the salary is $200K and the candidate’s base is $500K, don’t lie to them to get them through the door.   No one gets through their entire career unscathed, and mistakes do happen. With the recruitment process, honesty really is the best policy with everyone. Never underestimate the power of honesty in winning an ally. Every area for concern can become a positive development when properly framed. Stay confidential Can you handle sensitive information carefully? When dealing with a senior-level position, the ability to handle confidential information is critical, from both the recruiter and candidate.   Corporations need leaders and recruiters who can maneuver difficult, sensitive situations and maintain confidence. When you are interviewing, you may become privy to a lot of  information that is not to be shared even with your spouse or mother! You can consider it as a direct test of how effective you really are as a leader or a recruiter. People who gossip and share secrets about the organization, product or talent are usually insecure, and clearly lacking the  emotional maturity needed to manage such a high level of responsibility. Be warned recruiters will also turn away from candidates whos  professional reputation is that of a gossips. Be clear and stay true to your word You need to know what you want, be able to articulate and stick to it. If you are approached for a position or approach a recruiter and go back and forth flip flopping around it won’t reflect well on your personal brand, and ditto for the recruiter and candidate. Time is money. Get to the point and then stick to it. Don’t say yes when you mean no. It’s odd to come across people who stick to their word. It’s a measure of integrity a quality that can be hard to find sometimes. When you behave in a way that demonstrates integrity, you’ve just jumped ahead of most of the competition and that will serve you in the end. People who take a lot of shortcuts without showing respect for the other person in the partnership negatively impact their careers.   It’s worth repeating â€" treat those how you wish to be treated yourself. Clarity, strength, resilience, being upfront and courtesy are among the top soft skills companies want among talent as well as internal and external recruiters. When you demonstrate these qualities in your interactions you avoid burning a bridge improve your communication style, get a better return on investment and keep moving FORWARD. About the author: Caroline Stokes is the  Founder of Forward  Human Capital Solutions. She is an executive career coach and headhunter.

The 4 Challenges Facing Healthcare Recruitment in 2017

The 4 Challenges Facing Healthcare Recruitment in 2017 Recruiting is challenging in any industry, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find an industry where it’s more strenuous than in healthcare. The stakes are high and healthcare facilities can’t afford to onboard talent that doesn’t fit their specific needs. The major recruiting challenges facing healthcare Healthcare organizations don’t have the luxury of occasionally making the wrong hire. On top of the high cost of onboarding a new hire, there are also legal risks associated with hiring an individual who purposefully or inadvertently breaks protocol, violates HIPPA rules, or harms patients. Unfortunately, these same healthcare organizations face a number of industry-specific challenges when it comes to the recruitment process. 1. Scarcity of qualified employees This is arguably the most pressing issue facing healthcare in regards to recruiting. The population is ageing and the numbers of physicians and nurses are dwindling. This obviously puts all of the negotiating power into the hands of candidates and puts healthcare organizations in a tough spot. This survey from Health Careers Network says:  â€œDemand for healthcare services is predicted to swell in the next ten years, driven by an aging baby boomer population and increased access to healthcare for all Americans through the Affordable Care Act. However, the supply of healthcare providers will simultaneously decrease, with shortages of qualified physicians and nurses predicted in the next ten years.” The solution is for hospitals and healthcare organizations to revamp their approach to hiring and create enticing benefits packages that make physicians and nurses want to work for them. Here is an example of a good benefits package from Mercy Hospital Medical Center in Chicago. Offering perks like these can help offset the scarcity of qualified employees by making individual positions more attractive. 2. Dilemma between education and experience There will always be a dilemma between education and experience in the medical field. Do you take the candidate who just recently graduated and only has one year of experience, but has a master’s degree from the number one ranked program in the country? Or do you take the candidate who has a degree from a low ranking institution, but has 12 years of experience? Issues like these can bog down the recruitment process and muddy the waters, so to speak. The key is to create a balance in your organization. You want a healthy mixture of young, academically inclined employees, as well as those with on-the- job experience. 3. Race for new grads Hiring recent grads is great for many healthcare providers because it’s cost-effective and invigorating. However, it’s not always easy to recruit new graduates who tend to get gobbled up pretty quickly. “We graduated 28 or 29 DPT [doctor of physical therapy] students in 2015, and all who passed the licensing exam are now employed,” says Doreen Stiskal, chair of the Department of Physical Therapy at Seton Hall University. “Many choose to work with institutions, the healthcare providers where they have done their internships.” As Stiskal suggests, the key is to forge partnerships with local universities and programs, so that you’re reaching students before they graduate. This is the only way to remain competitive. 4. Baby boomer retirement numbers Baby Boomers are starting to leave the workforce â€" and they’re retiring by the masses. By some estimates, 10,000 of them retire each day. That obviously has a huge impact on healthcare organizations who are employing a large number of employees in their sixties. While there’s no way to prevent boomers from retiring, healthcare organizations should begin developing proactive recruitment strategies that prepare for their departures. This will ease the burden associated with having to continually hire new individuals to fill vacant positions that are left behind by senior level employees. Looking towards the future As things currently stand, there’s a lot of friction in healthcare recruiting. Thankfully, it won’t remain that way. If history tells us anything, it’s that the industry changes every few years and there will always be a supply and demand of skilled professionals. From a recruiting perspective, the key is to recognize where we are on that supply and demand pendulum and implement the right tactics at the appropriate times. About the author:  Larry Alton is an independent business consultant specializing in social media trends, business, and entrepreneurship. Follow him on Twitter  and LinkedIn.

Practical Advice Tips on Writing a Successful IT Resume

Practical Advice Tips on Writing a Successful IT Resume Looking for a job in the IT sphere every person has to knock dozens of locked doors and most of them are never open in front of him.?But there is a universal key for a variety of such locks â€" a job-winning resume that will not only allow you coming in but also help you stand out among other competitors.?Informational technology specialists are in the great demand now, but the competition is incredibly high too. That is the main reason to pay time and put effort to writing an efficient and convincing IT resume to get the best and highly-paid projects or a dream-job position in the reputable company.evalCreating a tech portfolioHere are some practical advice on composing a resume for IT specialists.1. ?Begin with basic informationIt is necessary to mention who you are, your age, profession and contact information.?2. Mention your professional skillsA potential employer or recruiter wishes first to know if a person possesses the skills required by the company. Don’t be afraid to sou nd too technical as acknowledged people will appreciate your awareness why the others may get simply impressed.?3. Emphasize your personal projectsevalIt would look strange if a developer calls himself an experienced one and does not have any completed personal or team projects. That is why listing your accomplishments and providing links if possible will be rather convincing.Another important thing is to provide context to the projects. It is not enough to list them. Include information about your personal responsibilities in this project, a period of time spent on the development, the description of the project, who was it developed for etc.?4. Education plays a role but not so significantEducation can be an important section in any other resume but not of the IT specialist. You do need to mention the degree you have obtained if you apply for a job immediately after graduation and have no experience. In other cases, this section can be even omitted as the world of technology devel ops incredibly quickly and old certifications have no value.?5. Provide links to your LinkedIn, GitHub accounts or social media profilesevalIf you decide to avoid showing your profile to the employer, be sure he will still try to find it on the Web. This experience is widely met today as a page in the social network can tell more than a piece of paper with some job experience. That means that you should adjust your online portfolio to the requirements of the position you look for and provide direct links to prevent unpredictable conclusions.GiTHub links are of the utmost importance as they usually contain code examples. Provided links should lead directly to the projects. Even if the completed projects are simple and that impressive, at least they prove that you can write code or create design.?6. State your professional awards and recognitionNo matter how insignificant the award or achievement was it is necessary to mention it. Highlight your professional achievements as they confi rm your expertise level in one or another sphere.?7. Consider the lengthThe average resume should be between 2 and 4 pages. Naturally, people with years of experience on short-term works might have longer resumes and university graduates can possess shorter ones. A person can read carefully up to four pages and then he will glaze over, so experience that you had over ten years ago can be omitted or just listed.Tips how to make IT resume job-winningUnfortunately, many resumes submitted to the potential employers are far from being impressive. That happens because IT professionals simply do not know how to make it look convincing.?Having analyzed many resumes experts offer the most common mistakes made in IT resumes and tips how to make them win an interview.Pay attention to the resume design.Choose a suitable template or try to structure the resume in the way for it to be readable and easily scanned. The most important information can be marked with another font or color. Using a qua lity header and page formatting makes the paper more appealing and confirms your knowledge of the software too;Use a brief and accurate content.There is no necessity to write long paragraphs about your skills and experience. Write short and informative statements like “Expert knowledge of …” etc.;Tailor the paper that will fit the exact job requirements. It is always important to study everything about the job you apply for, the company and requirements looked by recruiters and write a resume with regard to this position;Provide only truthful information.Undoubtedly, any lie can be easily detected as soon as you start working and its consequences can be rather sad;Proofread the resumeand ask someone to have a look at it. Any minor mistakes can spoil the first positive impression and result in refusal. That is why use special tools or professional help to find drawbacks in the resume and correct them.evalProgrammers and developers can be talented in computer science and informa tional technology, but their writing skills may leave much to be desired.?That is the reason why the following tips can contribute to the quality of every IT specialist and help to get a job thanks to the top-notch resume.

12 Job Search Blunders You Dont Want to Make - CareerAlley

12 Job Search Blunders You Dont Want to Make - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific. Lily Tomlin It can happen to anyone. A bad interview, a resume error (big time), insulting the interviewer (unintentionally). Of course sometimes it is just plain and simple stupidity or lack of awareness, other times it is an honest mistake. Whatever the reason, its not a bad idea to look at other peoples job search grief. Sometimes its just a heads-up (like okay, good information and I know never to do that). Other times it is one of those really? incidents (like sending a virus infected resume). But you know what, sometimes its not you, sometimes its on the interviewers side. I remember one job interview I had where the interviewer got a phone call in the middle of the interview. His call went on for 20 minutes or so (pretty rude if you ask me). Once he finishes the call, he asks me what we had been talking about (and I cant remember not a good thing). I should have been paying attention (maybe jotted down a note while he was talking on the phone). Needless to say, he was not impressed with me. A difficult way to learn a lesson. So what are some job search blunders you can avoid? Read on. Resumes -Lots of mistakes to learn from here: 1. Spelling errors Number one on the list of resume mistakes. With spell check, there is just no excuse. 2. Typos and grammatical mistakes are a close second. A resume with mistakes looks like you are careless. 3. Inappropriate hobbies on your resume (like nude sunbathing) or silly comments like act professionally or arrive on time. Book Focus [easyazon_link asin=1440536813 locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=default]Knock em Dead Resumes: How to Write a Killer Resume That Gets You Job Interviews[/easyazon_link] More 7 Fatal Resume Errors Communications Hitting send before you are ready to send a job search related email can have a negative impact (especially if you dont pay attention). 4. What about the guy who was writing his job interview thank you note and decided it would be easier to copy one from the last company and just change the particulars? Unfortunately, he left the name of the other company in the note. 5. Thank you letters that only say Thank You just dont cut it. The real purpose of a thank you note is to let the interviewer know you heard what they had to say and to convince them that you are the right person for the job. Interviews The list of interview blunders is (almost) endless. A few of the top blunders are listed below. 6. Answering your cellphone during an interview (you should have turned it off) 7. Wearing inappropriate clothing (like sneakers or stained clothing) 8. Not remembering the job title or job description (you need to be prepared) 9. Showing up late is not a great way to start. Be at your destination extra early (but wait outside) 10. Not asking any questions. You need to have a list of questions you want to ask (with extras just in case) Book Focus [easyazon_link asin=1500605158 locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=default]What I Wish EVERY Job Candidate Knew: 15 Minutes to a Better Interview[/easyazon_link] More 10 Topics to Avoid During Job Interviews Cover Letter Blunders Cover letters are still important when applying online. 11. Generic cover letters are probably one of the worst things you can do. It makes it look like you are doing a mass mailing and not applying to a specific opportunity 12. Sounding desperate. Every out of work person needs a job, but focusing on why you really need this job will not get you an interview more 5 Resources to Help When Job Search Goes Wrong We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey Job Search job title, keywords, company, location jobs by

Why You Should Skip Writing Honors On Resume Requirements

Why You Should Skip Writing Honors On Resume RequirementsMost colleges do not accept writing honors on resume as proof of your skills. Many students often expect that they have to prove their accomplishments on resumes, but this is not always the case. There are several good reasons to skip any writing honors on resume requirements.First, it can take a considerable amount of time to earn writing honors on resume for an honors thesis. There is no question that you want to show your employer that you were able to accomplish the tasks you have completed. However, there are many other things you should do to establish your academic and professional accomplishments. For instance, you need to obtain an official transcript from your school or university and show how you met all of the required courses.A very important point that needs to be understood by anyone who expects to earn honors on resume, is that it is not necessary for you to actually complete the requirements for an honors thesi s. You will likely be required to fill out a form that requires you to explain why you deserve the honors. You can then fill out another form that includes a few sentences that demonstrate that you earned the honors and show the process through which you earned them.By skipping the requirements for writing honors on resume, you can focus your attention on other elements of your resume. This will save you valuable time and make your resume look more professional. In addition, your statements about what you have accomplished may not be accepted at all, since the school will be able to view your transcript, which shows the course work that was completed and which required the honors thesis.The other thing to keep in mind when you are considering skipping honors on resume is that the school will probably be looking for a demonstration of an individual's abilities rather than a full documentation of honors. Since your thesis could have helped shape your career and personal life, this may not be the best time to show the course work that you have completed. Additionally, the work that you have done for your community will not be shown on your resume, even if it is the community service project.If you want to demonstrate your academic achievement and writing skills, you can utilize some of the time you spend on the honors thesis for community service project. There are many organizations and service organizations that require you to help promote their organization and their mission. In addition, you can write articles, blogs, or other types of written communication that helps spread the word about the organization.After your honors thesis, it will not be accepted as part of your college application. However, it will still serve to show your academic record and your ability to do research. This will help you later on in the interview process, when you will be asked questions about your writing abilities.While writing honors on resume may seem like an easy task, it doe s take time and effort. When you are interviewing for a job, it is important to convey confidence and professionalism in your work and your attitude. By avoiding the honors requirement, you will be able to put your attention elsewhere on your resume and will be a more appealing candidate.