Rosey on Recruitment
Wild Ride Down Under with Rosey on Recruitment This is a no holds barred situation where we cover resumes, choosing your top 10 and even the Starbucks Coffee Caper.
Recruiting Hell: Episode #50
Recruiting Hell: Episode #50 Life is going great until one day you’re out of work. No matter how it happened. You need to find a new job pronto. The problem is, no one ever taught you how to navigate ever shifting and ever changing wasteland of applying for a job in the modern market. When …
The Big Job Search Question For 2022
A Job Search Question That’s Asked More Often Then You Think As a professional resume writer, here’s a question I’ve been asked at least twice a day for the past 10 years: “My job search isn’t working — what should I do?” I’ve had to answer that question 10,950 times since 1996 (do the math). …
Low Self Confidence: Self Confidence Killer in 2021
Face it, taking a test is a nerve wracking experience. The more important the test, the more nerves are involved and can be a key factor in your score. Some individuals have called for an end to testing, since it is an unfair way to measure the information an individual has learned. Since that is …
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4 Bits of Brotherly Job Search Advice
The Best Bits of Brotherly Advice Want a better job? Here’s the same advice I’d give my own sister. Actually, I did give this advice to my sister. And two weeks ago, he got a better job at a higher salary. I told him four things … 1) Your resume is about your FUTURE, not …
Cover Letters Explained Well
Cover Letters Explained In 4 Simple Steps Here’s the problem with cover letters: you never know how carefully hiring managers will read them, if at all. While some employers merely glance at cover letters, others pore over them with a fine-tooth comb, looking for reasons to read your resume … or throw it in the …
4 Ways to Crack the Hidden Job Market
Crack the Hidden Job Market Fast Sara in Montreal writes: “I know networking is a great way to crack the ‘hidden’ job market, but I’m having trouble connecting with people in my industry. Can you help?” Sara, you’re not alone! Here are four ways to access the hidden job market, by networking and other methods. …
4 Cornerstones of Self-Confidence
Self-confidence is something that all of us need if we have to do well in life. It gives us the courage to face the most difficult of situations, something which cannot be said of people who lack self-confidence. They often break down in front of challenges. The question, however, is how do you achieve self-confidence? …
5 Résumé Mistakes That Can Kill Your Career
As a professional recruiter with 35 years’ experience, I’ve seen the same mistakes time and again in résumés. Mistakes in your résumé can damage or even kill your career because a sub-standard résumé can prevent you from ever being called for a job interview. But don’t worry! If your résumé isn’t 100% perfect, you’re not …
The 80/20 Rule in Your Job Search
What if I told you that 80% of what you’re doing every day in your job search is a total waste of time? Well, it’s true, according to the Pareto Principle. Let me explain … Vilfredo Pareto (1848-1923) was an Italian economist who found that 20% of the Italian people owned 80% of that country’s …