March Career Strategy Newsletter – CAREERCompass, LLC.
Let’s get that job! Over the past four weeks, I’ve encountered more people who are in job search mode than I have in several years. So, this month’s newsletter is dedicated to those of you who want to say “good-bye” to your present and “hello” to your future. Does your resume pass the…
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Debunking the Most Common Resume Myth
“You need to cut your resume down.” “The recruiter won’t even read that far.” “One-page resumes are the best way to go.” Have you ever received advice like this? I say that this is nonsense! A resume shouldn’t be “one size fits all.” Factors like your years of experience and the complexity…
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3 Reasons Why Your Resume Sucks
Not getting calls about your resume? It could be for a few reasons. But in this job market, most employers are desperate to find top-talent. So, there’s no reason you can’t land interviews—if your resume’s in the right shape! If you think yours might be a “fixer-upper” then read on. 3 reasons why…
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Is Your Email Address Killing Your Job Search?
Are you looking for a new job? A great, new career opportunity? Want to get your resume into the hands of a hiring leader at a promising company? You’ve submitted several resumes for positions that you are perfectly qualified for. Your friends have hand-delivered your resume to the right person. However, nobody…
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What to Expect from a Good Recruiter
If you choose to partner with a recruiter or staffing agency to help with your job search, good for you! When looking for a job, it’s smart to use all the tools available. Today, we put together a list of what you should expect from a good recruiter. Beware of “partners” that offer…
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Rejected? Here’s Why
If you haven’t interviewed in a while—reminder: there are a lot of moving parts that can make-or-break your chances of getting the job. Have you ever been rejected after an interview, and received zero feedback from the hiring leader? If so, how do you know what to improve on for next time? …
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Why You Need A Talent Agent
It’s no secret that we’re living in a candidate-driven job market. With the unemployment rate at 3.2%—the lowest it’s been in 50 years—job seekers tend to have the upper hand. Yet, our experience is that many candidates have misconceptions about landing their next role. Today we’ll share these misunderstandings, and why partnering…
Read MoreCAREERCompass October 2019 Career Strategy Newsletter
Do you have “it”? Yes, do you have “it”? Not everyone has “it,” but you certainly notice “it” when you see “it.” So, what is “it”? Presence. That intangible quality which lets people know the person with “it” is someone special. They walk into a room and command attention. When they speak,…
Read MoreCareerCompass August 2019 Newsletter
Coming soon… That’s right! It’s been a long time coming, but I’m finally carving out some time to devote to this. I continue to meet people who are struggling to find the kind of job they want (or any job!), or create a career strategy and plan to help them achieve their career goals.…
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Receiving Radio Silence on Your Resume? Here’s Why.
At Staffing Solutions, as your career “agents,” we invest a considerable amount of time coaching our candidates on what they need to do–so we can assist them with their job search. I often hear from worn-out candidates that spend so much time applying for jobs and never hear back. So, what’s the deal?…
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