Most job candidates spend way too much time worrying about the format of their resume. Should it be one-page or two-pages? Should I use this font or another font? Should I include the month and year or just the year? While some of those things are important, your format is not the most important part of your resume. A beautiful but boring and irrelevant resume will not get you very far in the hiring process.
#178: What To Do When Your New Job Turns Into a Remote Role
#177: 7 Ways to Corona-Proof Your Career
#176: Adaptability is Key
#175: Volunteering is Good for Your Mental Health
#174: How to Create a COVID-19 Safe Working Environment
As Americans are anticipating heading back to work, Cushman & Wakefield, a commercial real estate company, has some suggestions on how we may do so safely.
They are developing new work space concepts using information gathered from China, the World Health Organization and medical specialist. The plan also reinforces better hygiene and social distancing.
#173: Tips on leading during trying times
#172: When a Face-to-Face Interview Becomes a Phone or Video Interview
#171: Tips on Working from Home
With the global spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, more and more people are being required to work from home. While doing so, it is important to set routines to keep your work schedule flowing.
Here are some of the top tips:
Maintain regular hours
Create a morning routine prior to starting your work
Set ground rules with others at home with you
Keep a dedicated office space
Click here to read more suggestions to maximize your work at home time.
#170: Do Not Send Group Thank You Emails
#169: When Interviewing: Review Basic Interview Questions
#168: Tips to Impress Your Candidates During an Interview
#167: The New Dress Code is Simple
#166: 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.
#165: The Worst Way to Start Networking is this
#164: When on a Phone Interview – Eliminate Disturbances
#163: Find Your Edge
#162: Tips on Emailing Multiple Recipients
#161: Tips on Creating a Nice Resignation Letter
Remember it’s a small world and when it comes to leaving your job you want to leave on the best terms possible.
When writing your resignation letter, keep in mind, less is more. Remember this not a time to be negative about you work environment. The letter should be clear, concise and include the following: