Actually, the full quote is, “IÂ never read resumes – just scan them.” And this recruiter, a participant on my industry E-list, goes on to say, “If I see what I want [very specific terms that match the job I’m sourcing today], I might read more.” This sounds disheartening to job seekers and their resume …
Career coaches are always advising job seekers, “Do your homework. Find out about your target companies to be sure they’re really a good fit.” But how do you look beyond the standard sources – news articles, annual reports, online articles, blog entries, etc.? Check out this excellent article on the “scuttlebutt” technique. Use it to …
Career marketing is no different from product marketing! Just as Seth Godin says, “It might be easier to build a new sweet spot than it is to persuade an established middleman to change his rules for you.” Too many job seekers persist in trying to convince recruiters that they are “perfect” for a job, when …
No lie, this was the billboard I saw atop a cab that cruised by as I was standing outside the Salt Lake City airport on Tuesday night. I must admit, I had never before put “cab driver” in the category of “dream job.” But who knows – for some people, it might be the ideal …
I’m back! A 10-day trip to Italy left me refreshed, renewed, and reinvigorated – exactly what vacations are supposed to do. A large part of that refreshment was due to the serenity of the small Tuscan hill towns where we biked, walked, and explored, and the other-worldliness of Venice, where you must take a boat …