As you create your resume package, you have to consider what the hiring manager is looking for. On average, hiring managers only spend 8 to 10 seconds on each resume. They review a lot of resumes, so your resume has to be concise and easy to read. Otherwise, you could miss out on your dream job. Your resume format must be perfect, or the hiring manager will be distracted from …
With some media outlets reporting that cover letters are dead, writing one may seem like a waste of time. An estimated 47 percent of applicants did not include one with a recent application, and only 26 percent of recruiters thought that they were important. With that said, there is still an importance to making a cover letter in 2017. They may be less relevant today, but applicants should still have …
You have finally landed your dream job, but now you have to negotiate your salary offer. Initially, you have to wait until after the employer falls in love with you and offers the job. At this point, many people are afraid that the hiring manager will remove the job offer if you try to negotiate. In reality, this rarely happens. Negotiating the salary can help you achieve a higher pay …
After spending days honing your resume and practicing mock interviews, nothing happens. You are still waiting for calls for interviews. While you think that you did everything right, your extensive experience might not be enough to land an interview. There are a number of common explanations that can prevent you from getting the interview of your dreams. Following Directions Every business has specific expectations. They will detail the procedure for …