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There are some dangerous misunderstandings about how job references work. Let’s clear up these myths. Myth #1: Employers will only contact the persons you include in your references list. Not true. Many will contact others; it’s neither illegal nor particularly difficult. They can even discover and contact past employers you haven’t listed on your resume [continue reading…]
by Thea KELLEY | May 13, 2021
Have you had a good interview and then been ghosted? If you never heard back after the interview, here’s what to do.
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Look at it this way: what carries more weight to a prospective employer – your opinion about yourself (as expressed in your profile, resume, etc.), or what your past managers and customers say about you? If you don’t have recommendations, request some (and give some, while you’re at it!). Here are six smart ways to [continue reading…]
by Thea KELLEY | April 8, 2021
If you assume that people already like you, they probably will, according to research. Since personal chemistry plays a big role in job interviews, this has big implications for your job search. If you assume that people already like you, they probably will, according to research. Since personal chemistry plays a big role in job interviews, this has big implications for your job search.
[continue reading...]by Thea KELLEY | April 1, 2021
When it comes to job search, there’s some misleading language out there. For example, a thank-you note is not primarily for the purpose of saying “thank you” (more below). And in your resume’s summary statement, summarizing your resume isn’t really the point. What is?
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