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Resumania™: Employers Want Clear Content, Not Big Words
When writing your resume and cover letter, your goal should not be to send hiring managers running for a dictionary. Your main objective, of course, is to show that you warrant a job interview because you have the right skills and abilities. While showcasing your writing skills is important, you can skip the flowery verbiage and fancy five-dollar words.
Benefits of Employee Recognition — and 12 Affordable Options
Did you know that employee recognition can be one of the best forms of retention? And if you are concerned about losing top talent, a little recognition can go a long way. Both employees and your business can reap numerous rewards.
Resumania™: Sum it Up and Skip the Objective Statement
There’s no rule that you have to include an objective statement in your resume. In fact, it’s far better to write a professional summary. Leading off with a carefully crafted, targeted overview of your most impressive and relevant qualifications is far more likely to attract a hiring manager’s attention.
Interviewing Tips for Five Different Types of Hiring Managers
Did you land an interview? Congratulations, you’re halfway to the promise of a new job! You’re armed with interviewing tips and feel fully prepared as you walk in the door. But then you encounter an interviewer who completely throws you off. He’s either totally unprepared (e.g., lost your resume) or he makes you feel really awkward (e.g., long periods of silence). Well, sometimes bad things happen to good interviewees.
Financial Professionals: Why and How to Keep Your Elevator Pitch Fresh
Find out how having an updated, engaging elevator pitch is the perfect way for finance professionals to take advantage of every encounter.