Recently, an article ran in the Denver Business Journal urging readers to seriously contemplate the repercussions of accepting a counter offer from their current employer. Stephanie Klein, who penned the piece, writes that while some counter offers can be great, most are not. The allure of more money and flexibility ...
It’s no secret that LinkedIn is one of the fastest growing networking sites in the world. Professionals and companies have joined the site in throngs since it was first founded in 2003. It’s estimated that as of February 2012, there were 161 million users on the site.
Recruiters, who use the ...
The old adage “less is more” should not apply to your resume. While it’s true hiring managers’ and decision makers’ time is precious, it is also important to ensure your resume contains detailed information. In the IT field, a beefier profile is definitely more beneficial.
Upon review, your resume should clearly ...
Should you hand over the keys to your social media accounts to your employer?
According to a recent article published by the Associated Press (article here), some companies and government agencies have adopted the practice of asking employees to hand over their user names and passwords to their personal social media ...
After you wow potential employers with your resume, chances are you will be invited to come interview. Make sure your interview is a success by preparing to answer each and every question that comes your way. We've picked six tough questions that usually appear in interviews and how to handle ...
Just yesterday, it was reported 6.5 million LinkedIn passwords were hacked and leaked on the Internet. According to the Federal Trade Commission, 9 million Americans face some form of identity theft each year. Out of those 9 million, 56% (5,040,000) did not even know that their data was stolen. With June ...
Do: Keep it Simple
Most recruiters or decision makers have only a few minutes to go over your resume. Focus on the facts of what your experience is and put it in bullet point format. Really describe your role and experience to the fullest. Answer the following questions in a clear, ...