Tips to help you land your dream job.
Let me start today’s post by saying that I hope that everyone is safe and healthy. I also want to share that I support the peaceful protests against the inequalities that African Americans and other people of color have suffered for countless years. The time is long overdue for all of us to feel confident …
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Three Steps to Success So, do you think that you can’t have a “killer” resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) with little to no work experience? Think again. Yes, the challenge may be real, but success is still possible. As a human resources professional and a hiring manager, I’ve seen all types of resumes/CVs. I’ve also …
So, should you attach recommendation letters from current or former colleagues or managers to your resume? The answer is, “No,” and here are three reasons why. The objective of applying for a job is to pique the employer’s interest. Share enough information to let them know that you meet or exceed the qualifications requirements for …
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So, what do you do when you receive a rejection call or email from an employer after you interview for a job? You’ve spent hours, sacrificing lunch breaks, family time, outings with friends, and precious sleep to prepare for your big interview. You showed up, interviewed well, and now you’re being told that you did …
So, what would you do if an employer invited you to interview with them, in the middle of a world-wide crisis? Although it will be virtual, what if you still feel emotionally and professionally unprepared? Would you cancel, telling the employer that you’re too stressed with everything going on? Would you show up or just …
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