A recent article from CNN makes a pretty good case for the single page, double spaced resume to go the way of cassette tapes. The article quotes Gretchen Gunn, a principal at MGD Services, a staffing firm in Stockton, New Jersey as saying she doesn't accept paper resumes and instead asks for them electronically. Further, potential employees are … Continue reading Are paper resumes outdated?
Volunteer experience can help you get a job
In some non-profits (and other companies), unless you have worked there as a volunteer or intern, you aren't likely to get a full-time, paid position. Even if the organization doesn't have an official hire from within policy, volunteering might entice the hiring manager to give your resume a second look. In the February, 2012 issue … Continue reading Volunteer experience can help you get a job
Apply Early
Every job posting has a deadline that usually reads something like: "all application materials must be received by DATE." As an applicant, you've probably looked at that date and said to yourself, as long as I get everything in by then, I'm good! Turns out that way of thinking might just be what's keeping you … Continue reading Apply Early
Don’t be afraid to negotiate
If you are like most recent graduates or job seekers, you're thrilled to get a job offer. So thrilled you barely read through the details before becoming giddy. Then you get to the salary and it's a little lower than you'd hoped and the benefits could be better. Don't fret, you are expected to negotiate. … Continue reading Don’t be afraid to negotiate