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 of everyday to do the little things, the easy things and see what happens. Scott Galloway, a lecturer in Marketing at New York University says keep it easy by following these three rules:
#152: Can You Walk Me Through Your Work History?
#151: The Art of the Perfect Handshake
#150: 4 Reasons Why You Should You Consider a Pharmaceutical Career
#149: Interview Tip: Don't Ramble
#148: Follow Through on Your Word
#147: It is Important to Listen to Understand
#146: Have You Considered Interview Coaching?
Are you consistently getting calls for interviews, but then not getting past the initial rounds? If so, it may be a good idea to consider registering for an interview coaching session. This one-on-one time with a coach will help your answers came out smoothly, boost your confidence and have a strong overall delivery during your interview.
#145 Avoid Keyword Overload
Adding a keyword section to highlight your skill set is a great way to ensure that your resume will make it past an ATS; it can also make sure that a hiring manager can easily locate the required skills for the role on your CV. Keep in mind having a keyword section so expansive that it attempts to mask a thin work history.
#144: Importance of a Work-Life Balance
#143: Honesty is the Best Policy
If you are thinking of adding a little white lie to your resume, think again. According to a survey done by TopResume, 97 percent of recruiters, hiring managers, and HR professionals admitted that discovering a resume lie would cause them to reconsider an applicant’s candidacy, or outright dismiss it. The top resume lie found: lying about your academic degree.
#142: When Looking for a New Job Understand the Company’s Culture
#141: Talented Candidates will have Multiple Opportunities
#140: Consider Leaving Irrelevant Work Experience Off Your Resume
To many job seekers, a resume is little more than a comprehensive list of work experience. However, just because it is work experience does not necessarily mean it belongs on your resume.
If you are applying for your first job, add as much work experience as you possibly can, it will show determination and work ethic. Though, if you are applying for a professional job…
#139: Always have a List of Questions Prepared
#138: Hiring Managers, Be Disciplined
#137: Be Consistent On and Offline
Keep your resume consistent with any social media sites recruiters may check. If your resume says you are the Director of Market Access, but your Facebook says Market Access Manager and your Twitter bio says you are a Consultant, this will raise all kinds of red flags about your skill level, your social media savvy and your honesty
