Best and worst resume templates to use

Insider Perspective: A Recruiter’s Take on the Best and Worst Resume Templates

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As a recruiter, I’ve seen thousands of resumes cross my desk–from classic and simple to creative with infographics. I’m also aware that people utilize resume templates to save time and provide a structure for formatting. This is my take on what I find effective and what you should be thinking about when you seek out a resume template. Before you …

How to Optimize your LinkedIn Profile so you can be found by recruiters

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Do you want to be found online, or in this case, on LinkedIn? An optimized online presence will increase your visibility and appearance in search results. This is the simplest, most passive action item you can take so recruiters and employers can approach you with inbound leads of job opportunities. Let me dive deeper into how crucial the content you …

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“Unlocking the Secrets of Securing a Job Interview: Insights from LinkedIn Users”

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If you’re job searching, you may be wondering what the best way is to secure an interview and ultimately, an offer. “Networking is the best way to find a job.” Says everyone I’m not downplaying the importance of networking, but let’s not neglect the other channels that job seekers can use to capture the attention of a recruiter or hiring …

How does a Recruiter read your resume?

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The Ladders conducted a study in 2018 using eye-tracking software to follow the recruiterโ€™s progress when reading a resume. What did they find? Recruiters averaged a time of 7.4 seconds of skimming the resume to find the information they needed to assess whether the applicant would move forward to a screen. I’ve talked to recruiters who would confirm that average, and …

Use a Job Application Spreadsheet Tracker to stay on top of your job search

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Whether you are casually open to career growth opportunities or your job search is kicked in high gear, it’s important to stay organized with your job search activity. Several weeks back, I emailed a job applicant who had submitted their resume through my portal.  I requested a time to schedule a discovery call.   The response: “Can you remind me …

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How to Build a Company Target List on LinkedIn

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Are you chasing job ads? ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ท๐—ผ๐—ฏ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐˜† ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—บ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐˜ ๐ŸŽฏ First, what information are you looking for to qualify a company? โ–ถ๏ธ Company growth and financial healthโ–ถ๏ธ Verticalsโ–ถ๏ธ Company sizeโ–ถ๏ธ Product/Serviceโ–ถ๏ธ Culture (social media and mission statement) ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—œ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜: โญ๏ธUse the top search bar to …

Benefits of engaging with a recruiter

Why should a job seeker consider engaging with a recruiter?

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You may have an inbox filled with job pitches from recruiters. For the messages that appear to be relevant to your experience (not the mass emailed, inapt airballs)….. Should you take the bait? Recruiters are consistently trashed due to the bad seeds that tarnish the reputation of the industry.  Hereโ€™s a sample attitude from a user on the happiest platform …

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What do you need to do before contacting a Recruiter?

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Contrary to what you may have heard, recruiters can be a valuable resource in your job search.  But do remember this: A recruiterโ€™s objective is to find people for their jobs.  Not to find jobs for people.   Recruiters want to identify qualified applicants. So how are you going to stand out to grab their immediate attention among a sea of …

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Resume Writing: Guidance for College Graduates

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If you are a college graduate and preparing to enter the job market, then crafting a resume will be an essential step in your career search process. Before you anxiously dive into writing a draft, vision the purpose of this document.  A resume should communicate your achievements and skills that will be relevant in bringing value to the prospective employer.   …