Tag: career coaching
Question Proposed on LinkedIn: I’m working with a client that I’m trying to fill a 3-year gap of employment on her resume. She took off that time to raise four kids and did some PTA work during that time. Any tips? Others’ Responses: – She could put anything on the gap if it was caring for the family or babysitting or whatever. She just needs to relate her skills and objectives she experienced during these
Question Proposed on LinkedIn: Do you think it is necessary for a candidate’s address to be on a resume? Others’ Responses: – NO…In today’s digital world of recruitment, ‘contact info’ is about a unique identifier for database queries AND getting in touch with the person… neither of which requires an actual address–email, cell# and LinkedIn Profile link is more than enough.Besides, actual address could lead to geographic discrimination! – I don’t think so. I have
Question Proposed on LinkedIn: Do you have any “rules for resumes?” Others’ Responses: – I’ve found that with just these three commandments, my students can be in the top 10% of resumes: 1. Thou Shalt Know Your Narrative, 2. Thou Shalt Have a Skimmable Resume, 3. Thou Shalt Highlight Accomplishments, Not Duties. – Thanks for the post, Matthew. The first mistake Eric made was applying for hundreds of jobs. If he had stuck to working
Question Proposed on LinkedIn: Do you use cover letters or not? Others’ Responses: – Too often I find people wanting to repeat what is in their resume. One of the things I am hearing from various company recruiters in our area is that they are not reading cover letters. – It’s been my experience, (and I am opening myself up to some possible criticism here but nonetheless here goes) the cover letters are generally written
Question Proposed on LinkedIn: Resumes for Consultants? I have a client who wishes to move from a corporate position to independent consultant. Makes me curious what your preferred approach is to developing a resume directed at consulting rather than FTE employment. Any great tips? Others’ Responses: – I faced the same challenge and my first step was identifying the skills/experiences I have vs the ones I need to showcase myself in the best light as