Andrew: The one area of the job search that aggravates me more than any other is the question relating to salary. I see job postings that require me to put a salary history or a salary expectation and I immediately start to think that if I put what I really think I’m worth, I won’t […]
The jobs you see on www.ahjobslist.com are real. Companies are actively searching for professionals to fill these positions and are anxiously awaiting resumes and cover letters to find the best candidates for these jobs. Cover letters are one of the best opportunities for you to differentiate yourself and in fact, a well written cover letter […]
I often get calls from job seekers who have been at the job search for a while. They are frustrated because after months of sending out resume after resume, they are still not getting any traction. There are few interviews and they don’t seem any closer to landing a job. A common misconception in job […]
I met recently with one of my former interns from back when I was the Director of Communications at Denver City Hall. He told me the story of how his internship with me changed his life. I had no idea what an impact his internship had on him. He shared with me that as a […]
I’ve had several friends who have taken jobs with privately held startup companies where they’ve agreed to lower salaries in return for stock options they can exercise in the future (when the company has hopefully increased in value.) If you are considering taking a job where you are offered stock options as part of your […]
Study finds well-organized resumes get first glance A study published by my friends at www.theladders.com sheds a new light on how recruiters review resumes they receive for open positions. Click here to read the synopsis. In the past, the standard initial resume review time as self-reported by HR professionals averaged 3-4 minutes. The Ladders followed […]
To many job seekers, the interview is the most difficult part of the job-seeking process. In fact, it is the most crucial point in deciding whether you will be offered a job and it is extremely important that a tremendous amount of thought, research, anticipation and preparation are put into your upcoming interview. Let’s face […]
So you find THE BEST JOB for you! It matches your skills, your background and experiences, your expertise, etc. You spend 4 hours customizing your resume, your cover letter and maybe even your portfolio! You get former bosses and clients to sign recommendation letters to include. You lick the stamp, you send it all in […]
Deconstructing your job search and starting over is actually a very common piece of advice I give a lot of job seekers. Think about it. We often get so set in our routines doing certain things a certain way, we never stop to ask the question, “Is what I’m doing actually the BEST way to […]
Andrew – It happened again. I saw the most perfect job! I had all the right qualifications, experience and skills and the company was exactly where I saw myself working. I was so excited as I wrote my resume and cover letter! I waited and waited and I didn’t hear a peep! Not an email, […]
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