Most resume bullet points start with the same words. These are words that hiring managers have seen numerous times. So much so, these words can lose their meaning and do not showcase your accomplishments as well.
#389: When Interviewing - Know the Company’s Strong Suits
#388: What to Ask at the End of a Job Interview?
#387: Virtual Interview: Be Aware of Your Body Language
We all have learned that being in an online meeting is much different than sitting in the same room with a person or group of people. In general, when interviewing, it is important to be aware of your body language, but when you are interviewing virtually, understanding your habits and tendencies in this environment could help you avoid negative perceptions on the part of the interviewers.
#386: When Interviewing: Review Basic Interview Questions
#385: The New Dress Code is Simple
#384: What are Employers Searching for in a Background Check?
One of the last hurdles people face before beginning a new job is a background check. An annual survey of human resource professionals in the U.S. found that nearly 90% of employers check applicants’ criminal records, 37% check driving records, 24% verify education, 13% check their credit and 6% check social media.
#383: When on a Phone Interview – Eliminate Disturbances
#382: Turn Your Camera on During a Virtual Interview
#381: Find Your Edge
#380: Tips on Emailing Multiple Recipients
#379: Tips on Creating a Nice Resignation Letter
#378: When Sending Email Thank You Notes - Proofread, Proofread, Proofread
#377: When Interviewing, Personality Traits Matter
The next time you go for a job interview, you should spend time brushing up on your personality, not just your skill set. According to a joint report from US careers advice site, Top Interview and job search platform, Resume-Library, the least and most desirable personality traits in job candidates are:
#376: Tips for a Business Casual Wardrobe
#375: How much to invest into your 401(k) monthly to retire with $2 Million
With longer life expectancy and disappearing pensions, it is more important than ever to take your 401(k) seriously. Experts recommend saving at least $1 million before you retire. CNBC calculated how much you need to put into your 401(k) each month in order to reach $2 million by age 65. It is important to note, the sooner you start saving, the better!
#374: Prioritize Candidate Experience
#373: Set a Clear and Realistic Timeline
Finding your dream job can take a long time, sometimes much longer than anticipated. These extended timelines can be challenging for candidates, recruiters and the hiring team. It's hard enough to search for a new job, and if you're engaged in a lengthy interview or recruitment process, it only makes things harder.
#372: Tips to Get Your LinkedIn Profile Seen
#371: 3 Easy Rules to Achieve Success
We all want to be successful in our careers. Getting a good job, working hard, and honing your skills are all essential but can be difficult to accomplish. Try taking a few minutes every day to do the little things, the easy things and see what happens. Scott Galloway, a lecturer in Marketing at New York University says to keep it easy by following these three rules: