Anatomy Of A Good Resume
Over the years, we’ve seen thousands of resumes for hundreds of job types. We’ve boiled down our observations into the following takeaways.
Tips For Getting Back To Work In A Down Economy
Unemployment claims equate to roughly 4% of the U.S. population in recent weeks. If you find yourself looking for a job, here are some suggestions and resources to get ahead in a down economy.
Approaching Work-Life Balance When The Lines Blur
Chances are that your current work situation is unusual, and it’s OK to acknowledge that. Working from home with your kids when your options for leaving the house are limited is disruptive. Don’t beat yourself up if your at-home work routine is not yet a well-oiled machine.
Move your resume to #1 position in 8 Seconds
Land that job interview within 8 seconds or you drop to the bottom of the pile. It can feel extreme but – yes, 8 seconds is the average attention span of a person. Imagine this. You are excited. Your recruiter has already identified you for the job role. You interview with the recruiter, share your…
Cheers to the Dads who want it all
I recently heard a therapist speak to a men’s group I’m a part of, she specializes in counseling men as they go through life trying to be good husbands and fathers. She noted that men are four times more likely to commit suicide than females, primarily because we’re taught at a young age to compartmentalize…
My First 30 Days in Recruiting
If you live in Austin, chances are that you’ve met a recruiter at every happy hour or networking event that you’ve attended. Maybe it’s the millennial in me but being able to classify going to happy hours as “work” sounded like a dream. Not to mention, recruiters make their living by meeting new people and…
Beyond the Ink
“How are you going to get a job with all of those tattoos?” “We think you’re great, but we just need you to tone it down.” “Could you change your hair?” “Can you put cover up on those tattoos?” “Your hair is pretty, but could you just keep it pulled back for work?” These are…
Moms in Business: Work/Life Balance
Finding a balance between work and family life is one of the biggest challenges for working moms. It’s not easy to achieve a balance in our high-productivity society of today, but it’s possible and here’s how I found a way to do it: I made a conscious decision to find balance. Achieving work-life balance can…
THE COVER LETTER EQUATION
Cover letters, a necessary, useful but maddening evil.
You can find tons of articles on why cover letters are dead and why some people still rely on them more than ever. We are going to look at both sides of the equation to draw insights and propose some solutions.