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Challenge So, a job seeker asked, “How should I format and present my list of references. Response Personal branding should be front of mind as you build your job search strategy. So, formatting your job search process documents is a very important part of that. The great news is that it does not have to …
Introduction So, a job seeker asked, “Do employers look down on resumes using pre-made templates?” Response Well, I don’t know that employers look down on resumes developed using templates. As a hiring manager who is also an HR professional and a job search coach, I usually think that the applicant unintentionally sold him/her self short …
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Question So, a job seeker asked if they should apply to a new position with an employer who previously fired them. Response My answer is a resounding, Yes, for a number of reasons. Reasons Reason 1 You could have held the former position when you were new in the job market. You may be more …
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Challenge So, a job seeker asked, “Do employers automatically reject applicants who don’t have a LinkedIn profile URL on their resume?” Response While I don’t think that many employers automatically reject applicants who do not have a LinkedIn profile, I highly recommend that each applicant have one. I share with you below the top five …
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Challenge A job seeker asked, “What do employers think when candidates leave work experience off of their resume?” They left their most recent job after only two months when they realized that it was not a good fit for them. Three Points to Consider My experience has been that an employer’s realization that a candidate …
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