Robot-proof Your Resume If You Want to Get Interviews!

The resume robots are coming! Actually they’ve been in use for years, but most job seekers still don’t realize how to deal with them. I’m talking about applicant tracking systems (ATS). Here’s how to make your resume robot-ready and ATS-friendly.

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10 Ways Thankfulness Helps You Get a Job Faster

With Thanksgiving coming up, I thought I’d share a list of 10 ways a sincere “thank you” can make a practical difference in your job search.

1. Send thank-you notes or cards after networking conversations. An attractive card is especially good because it’s likely to sit on your contact’s desk for days, helping keep you at top of mind. Buy a couple of boxes…

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9 Ways Not to Sabotage Your Interview – Podcast & Summary

Ever had one of those “uh-oh” moments in a job interview? When you just know your chances have taken a nosedive? I had a great conversation with Jeff Altman of No B.S. Job Search Advice Radio about some common (but not necessarily obvious) interview mistakes and how to avoid them. Watch the video here or just read the summary.

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How to Talk about Being Unemployed (& Still Get a Job)

When you’re in between jobs it can become very uncomfortable answering the inevitable questions–at job interviews, in networking or social situations–about your lack of  livelihood.

Furthermore, your responses will influence other people’s perceptions of you and your readiness for work.

Here’s how to talk about this phase in a way that moves you forward.

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Good Questions to Ask in Your HR Screening Interview

“What questions do you have for me?” It’s important to ask good questions in an HR phone interview or video screening, but the interviewer may not know much about the job you’ll be doing, so what’s left to ask them about?

Plenty!

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