If you’re like most people, the job search can be both exciting and overwhelming. Robert Half has resources to help you throughout the process, from identifying a promising opportunity and writing a resume to interviewing with potential employers and negotiating a job offer. Get expert tips and advice for landing the right role for you.
Tips to Land a Job
Resumania™: Avoid Including Odd Affiliations
Lots of job seekers include an “Affiliations” section on their resume to highlight the professional organizations to which they belong. But not every group with which you’re involved should necessarily be listed on your resume.
Resumania™: Give Employers Information, Not Stipulations
If there’s one thing to remember as you write your resume and cover letter it’s that employers are interested in what you can do for them, not what you want from them.
Career Q&A: Interview Follow Up 101
In this Career Q&A, a reader wants to know how to follow up on a job interview without coming across as annoying or desperate.
Resumania™: Certain Resume Mistakes are Impossible to Overlook
While it is true that a single typo on your resume can damage your chances of landing a job interview, all errors are not created equal. For example, if you’re a strong candidate with highly marketable skills, a hiring manager might be willing to ignore the fact that you wrote to instead of too.
Resumania™: Beware the Risks of Resume Humor
With April Fools’ Day just around the corner it’s time to bust out the whoopee cushions. While pulling some harmless pranks around the office is generally fine, keep the resume humor to a minimum.