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How to Follow Up after a Poor Interview

No one ever said finding a job is easy. It can be a lengthy process and include several rounds of interviews before you land an offer that is right for you. The good thing is that if you are receiving positive responses and getting interview opportunities, your resume is doing its job – reeling in opportunities for you to further make the case that you are the most qualified candidate for the job.There’s no guarantee that all interviews will…See More
Mar 26
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Writing a Resume: 4 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Write Your Own

While the Internet is a great resource to find templates of resumes and to view other individual examples, it does not necessary help you create an effective resume for yourself. Reviewing these examples help you determine what structure and order is best to use with your own resume, but it will not help you effectively develop the most critical core elements necessary to showcase your professional experiences and passions – the content and…See More
Mar 20
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Resume Writing Tip: 5 Ways to Protect Your Contact Information

An electronic resume is what most of us rely on today to initiate communication with a potential employer. It may be in the form of a Word document, PDF file, on your website, on job board websites or pasted into the email you send.Once your information is available in electronic form, it is easy to share that information with others and for others who receive your information to share it with people they desire. So while you need to send your…See More
Mar 15
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4 Tips for Writing Resumes from Scratch

Writing a resume from scratch is no easy task. Even if you are working off of a resume template, you still need to formulate how to place your experiences and accomplishments into words effectively. You also need to narrow down which type of information from your experiences are relevant and worthy of mentioning on a resume.It may only take an employer a couple of seconds to review your resume and determine if you are a qualified candidate…See More
Mar 7
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Managing Your Career – I Bet You’re Not Doing It

Have you ever noticed that the person who gets promoted is not always the most competent for the job?Or how about the person who did all the work not being recognized as much as the person who talks about it?Or what about the person who is career-stunted because they once said the wrong thing to the wrong person.These are all symptoms of not managing your career.Many hard-working people suffer in their career growth solely because they have…See More
Feb 6
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6 Ways to Declutter Your Resume

Whether you are starting to write a resume on a fresh sheet of paper or building off of one that you already have, make sure the information you present is targeted and concise to attract employers’ interest.It’s not just about how a resume looks, but the information you present that can make a resume come off as cluttered and simply too difficult to motivate someone to carefully review. You have to ask when writing a resume if the information…See More
Nov 15, 2011
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JM Auron commented on Don Goodman's blog post You Must Remember This: Information You Must Have before the Interview
"Great advice! I did a good deal of interview coaching when I was recruiting; you bring up excellent points. For even the most confident, seasoned job seeker, interviewing can be a stressful situation. Coming into the interview with the extensive…"
Nov 4, 2011
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3 Tips on Resumes to Avoid Appearing Overqualified

Even when you have the education and professional background to qualify for the job, don’t count on it as a sure win that you will be asked to come in for an interview. In fact, your qualifications may hinder your chances.It’s very common in today’s market for employers to dismiss a job applicant’s application and resume because they are “overqualified.” Yes, you read correctly. It’s not a matter of being under qualified, but overqualified.…See More
Nov 3, 2011
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Prepare Yourself for the Offbeat Question

Doing well in a job interview is the result of many things, ranging from the first impressions you make with your physical appearance (body language) to how well you communicate and respond to questions. There are the predictable questions, such as “What are your greatest strengths/weaknesses?” and then there are the offbeat questions that may make your nerves rattle and leave you dazed as to how to respond diplomatically and…See More
Nov 1, 2011
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Jason Alba commented on Don Goodman's blog post You Must Remember This: Information You Must Have before the Interview
"Don, this is an awesome post. You have enough content in the posts you write to write a series of books!   In response, I just wrote a HOW TO post, describing how to store and organize all of this information here: HOW TO Prepare…"
Oct 28, 2011
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You Must Remember This: Information You Must Have before the Interview

So you’ve gotten through the hurdle of securing an employer’s interest with your resume, but now the real challenge begins – the interview.While an interview is no guarantee to a job offer, your chances at it are much improved if you properly prepare for it well ahead of time. Here is information you should have on hand before stepping through the doors of any employer to create the best possible impression.Understand the organization’s…See More
Oct 27, 2011
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Key Must for Retail Manager Resume

Employers looking to fill a retail manager position will seek a candidate with experience, skills, and success in areas related to operations, employee management/training, costs control, customer relations, merchandising and marketing.  To craft a resume with impact for retail management, you have to demonstrate results. It is not enough to simply outline responsibilities you’ve held. You need to highlight specific accomplishments and/or…See More
Oct 25, 2011
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Don Goodman commented on Don Goodman's blog post Key Musts for a Sales Resume
"David: I think video can be a good part of the job seeker's arsenal but I wouldn't offer it up front.  The purpose of the resume is to get them to take an action and that action should be pick up the phone and call you.  "
Oct 21, 2011
David DeCapua commented on Don Goodman's blog post Key Musts for a Sales Resume
"Hi Don:  I'm curious why you didn't mention adding video? In sales, video is potent tool to make your resume stand out from the others.  We've found that candidates with a professional video increase their chance for hire by…"
Oct 21, 2011
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Oct 20, 2011
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How to Craft a Killer Resume Opening

Once your resume is in the hands of an employer for review, you only have a few seconds to make an impression that shows you are “the candidate” for the job.In fact, the opening of your resume is the most important real estate on the resume page and describes your brand or value proposition. If an employer can’t quickly see what you have to offer in terms of specific experience, skills, and knowledge the employer can benefit from, it is…See More
Oct 18, 2011
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Don Goodman, President of About Jobs (www.GotTheJob.com) is a nationally recognized Expert Resume Writer, Certified Career Management Coach and Job Search Strategist who has helped thousands of people secure their next job. Expert Author and National Career Expert for 3 of the Top 5 career portals, Don has been quoted in hundreds of national publications and featured in CBS, NBC and ABC radio and television broadcasts.

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How to Follow Up after a Poor Interview

No one ever said finding a job is easy. It can be a lengthy process and include several rounds of interviews before you land an offer that is right for you. The good thing is that if you are receiving positive responses and getting interview opportunities, your resume is doing its job – reeling in opportunities for you to further make the case that you are the most qualified candidate for the job.

There’s no guarantee that…

Continue

Posted on March 26, 2012 at 1:40pm

Writing a Resume: 4 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Write Your Own

While the Internet is a great resource to find templates of resumes and to view other individual examples, it does not necessary help you create an effective resume for yourself. Reviewing these examples help you determine what structure and order is best to use with your own resume, but it will not help you effectively develop the most critical core elements necessary to showcase your professional experiences and passions – the…

Continue

Posted on March 20, 2012 at 9:00am

Resume Writing Tip: 5 Ways to Protect Your Contact Information

An electronic resume is what most of us rely on today to initiate communication with a potential employer. It may be in the form of a Word document, PDF file, on your website, on job board websites or pasted into the email you send.

Once your information is available in electronic form, it is easy to share that information with others and for others who receive your information to share it with people they desire. So while…

Continue

Posted on March 15, 2012 at 3:22pm

4 Tips for Writing Resumes from Scratch

Writing a resume from scratch is no easy task. Even if you are working off of a resume template, you still need to formulate how to place your experiences and accomplishments into words effectively. You also need to narrow down which type of information from your experiences are relevant and worthy of mentioning on a resume.

It may only take an employer a couple of seconds to review your resume and determine if you are a…

Continue

Posted on March 7, 2012 at 9:00am

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Face-to-face networking is incredibly important, and if you know your way around, then you have a distinct advantage over much of your competition. You’re making a serious mistake if you do not have a social media presence or if you skip social media sites all together.If you’ve neglected to create a social media presence, especially on LinkedIn, then you are missing out on an incredible opportunity to find open positions. Targeted, extensive networking is still the number one way to find a…See More
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How To Never Miss Your Next Big Job Opportunity

Opportunities are all around us. We just have to know how to spot them and when to accept them.In terms of finding a new job, closing yourself off to new opportunities is one of the worst things you can do. In the current job market, you are competing not only with people in your previous industry, but also with others who are open to new opportunities.On the other hand, by opening yourself up, you flip this argument in your favor. You now have many more jobs available to you and are competing…See More
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