Does your resume pass the 3-second test?
Your resume has all of 3 seconds to make an impression. That’s just about enough time to read that very first sentence on your resume, usually referred to as the objective statement or summary statement. Yet these statements are often so poorly written as to cause an otherwise good resume to land in the “no” pile. There are 3 common mistakes I often see with the objective or summary statement:
How to see your competitors' resumes
What if you could see the resumes of candidates that are competing for similar jobs, just like employers do? Let's face it - many job seekers have never seen a resume for their job description other than their own, so they have no idea what their competition looks like. A competitive resume review is just what the doctor ordered. Every company researches what their competitors are up to - why shouldn't you? Here's how:
Is your LinkedIn Profile up to the job?
As I cruise through LinkedIn, it's clear that many people don't recognize what LinkedIn has essentially become - your de facto electronic resume. Whether you're looking for a job or not, at 36 million members and growing LinkedIn is now one of the first places other professionals go to find out more about you. Is your LinkedIn Profile up to snuff? See these LinkedIn tips!
Great Recession harder on men?
In this article, Time declares that this recession is going much easier on women, mainly because it has hit male-dominated industries like construction and manufacturing. (I'll add banking to this list.) In contrast, women dominate healthcare, education and government, the sectors least hit (thus far). Could there be another reason?
The new sexual harassment
This Forbes.com article is billed as the "new" sexual harassment - but what's really changed?
Words of Wisdom from Maya Angelou
Please read these wonderful words from Maya Angelou's appearance on Oprah. The grains of truth are especially revealing when you take a minute to think about how they apply to you and your leadership style.
Don’t let your email address speak for you
Could your email address be saying something about you that you didn't intend?
What NOT to do in an interview
These interview videos are funny and explain why good people should not fear the higher unemployment rate - the cream will indeed rise!
We can all use a little levity right now, so take a look: www.howtonailaninterview.com/
Do you dress like a leader?
It's a fact that a woman’s appearance is under more scrutiny than a man’s, even if they are applying for the same position. Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin are perfect examples: their clothes and hair were analyzed at least as often as their policy positions. We’ve come a long way in the 21st century, but brilliant and capable women are still fighting for equality in the workplace. Why? Because image matters far more than most people realize.
The way you look and dress announces the outcome others can expect from you. Do you dress like a leader or a follower? Read on - and take a look at the dramatic before and after photos!
Sexist men earn higher salaries
A new study has found that men with traditional views of gender roles earn nearly $12,000 more than men and with egalitarian attitudes – and nearly $15,000 more than women. The study also found that more educated men tended to be more accepting of equality in gender roles, while the less educated clung to the sexist view. So sexists have more money, but aren’t as bright. In all seriousness, study co-author Beth Livingston told me that while conducting her press tour, Fox News ran out of time before she could get to that point. Learn more about why sexists make more money and what you can do to even the score.
