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 Further, potential employees are … Continue reading Are paper resumes outdated?
Overtime
Overtime is a sticky subject. Obviously, there are legal issues, but there are also culture, relationship and budget factors in the equation. First and foremost, you should always refer to your letter of employment, employment contract and your employee handbook to answer questions about overtime in your specific company. The second set of resources are … Continue reading Overtime
Resume Gaps
A recent tweet from BrazenCareerist made me feel better about my own resume and gave me a sigh of relief. “Gaps in your resume are a good thing if they are filled w/ interesting projects and adventures. Makes you look more interesting. #HireFriday” As a young journalist, I followed my then fiancée (now husband) to … Continue reading Resume Gaps