You apply for a job online. Then wait. And wait. Wait some more. But the phone call never comes. Why not? It may be because you are saying something with your resume that you did not realize and did not intend. Use this checklist to ...
Dads and Grads. Father’s Day is just around the corner and most colleges have graduation ceremonies in May or June. So “Dads and Grads” ends up being a catch phrase in the media for the parties and the presents for these events. But if ...
Many job searches get stuck in the mud, unable to move forward. Lots of activity, but no real results. Why? It’s often due to the hardest part of job search. What is it? Most people are afraid of rejection. And job search is all ...
There are now more than 100,000 different job sites. Which are the best and how can you effectively use them? Follow these six steps: 1. Search for the right job site. The best job sites are those that are specific for your needs. These ...
Many articles have been written about the cover letter and the resume being dead. Anything based on paper is irrelevant. So in this digital age, are the cover letter and resume dead? Or at least becoming irrelevant? No, far from it. If anything, the digital ...
You’ve got an internship this summer. Good for you! You have taken a great first step on the path toward developing yourself into a top entry level candidate. Getting an internship is a good start. But it’s not enough just to have an ...
One of the most common questions asked by entry level job seekers is: “Why am I not getting any interviews?” This lament is often followed by a general description of the activities the job seeker has performed, which usually includes sending out hundreds of resumes ...
You’ve finished your resume. Great first step. But it’s only the first step. Now you need to put it into action. Many college students make the mistake of finishing their resume, then exclusively using the “post-and-pray” method for sending out their ...
If you have a low GPA, is all lost in the interview? Yes, low GPA can be a knockout factor, but not necessarily. It depends on how you handle the issue. There is no question that a low GPA can and will have an impact ...
In my career as a hiring manager through VP, I have reviewed approximately 100,000 resumes, conducted more than 10,000 interviews and hired more than 2,000 people at all levels. I have found that there is a consistent missing key for college students ...
With college graduation nearing, I am often asked by concerned parents, family members and friends, “What can I do to help?” Here are three things you can do to help the new college grad in your life find a job after graduation. 1. Be a ...
In my career as a hiring manager through VP, I have reviewed approximately 100,000 resumes, conducted more than 10,000 interviews and hired more than 2,000 people at all levels. Do the math: for every 100 resumes reviewed, only 10 result in interviews ...
Dozens of teams are eliminated from the tournament by the time the field is narrowed down to the NCAA Final Four. An entire season of basketball comes down to three final games to determine who wins it all. The peak of March Madness descends upon ...
You had a great interview. Everything went great, you expected an offer. But the offer never came . Why? Here are the 8 most common reasons you didn’t get the job: 1. You didn’t convince the employer you are the best candidate Many candidates ...
When writing your entry level resume or internship resume, there is one line that is optional on your resume: your GPA. I often get asked whether to include it or not. The answer is simple: include it if your GPA will help you or will ...
Most job searches are conducted based upon a wrong premise: they are run with “How can I get a job?” as the foundation. Yes, there are plenty of job search mechanics that you can do to help you get a job. We talk about a ...
Spring Break time! Time to party? If you have a job offer accepted for after graduation (or an internship offer for underclassmen), sure, go ahead and party. But if you are a college student still looking for an entry level job or internship, Spring Break ...
While you are in college, there is a constant barrage of activities taking place on a daily and weekly basis. So it can often be easy to lose the vision of why you are going to college in the first place: to prepare for life ...
It is more important than ever for job seekers to use their resumes as a way to set themselves apart from the competition. Here are some tips on how to write a successful resume. The Importance of a Well-Crafted Resume The main purpose of ...
The phone interview is often the first step toward an on-site interview. Since conducting in-person entry level interviews takes time and resources, many employers may elect to pre-screen job applicants through telephone interviews. Although a phone interview usually is not as pressure ...
I’ve reviewed more than 100,000 resumes in my career. Many resumes end up in the virtual trashcan due to committing one or more of these 9 resume sins: 1. No objective: I have no idea what you want to do. Maybe you don ...
Junior year of college is seen as the critical time for getting the much sought internship. While some of your peers may already have scored an internship, if you’ve waited until Junior year, time is up. You need to score an internship now. Why ...
As you take time off to enjoy your winter holiday break, you might be tempted to just sit back and relax, doing little or nothing. Yet right now you have a luxury available to you that is typically scarce while classes are in session: time ...
As you begin your Senior year of college , you are now in the home stretch of what has likely been 16+ years of continuous schooling. Plenty of college Seniors use this as a year to get caught up on extracurriculars, partying and, in general, just ...
Your entry level resume won't get you the job, but a poorly formatted resume can keep you from getting the interview in the first place. Avoid these six common formatting errors: 1. Too long Your entry level resume should be one page, no longer ...