No matter your age, you’ve probably thought about how it affects your job search. Experienced job seekers worry about age discrimination because they believe hiring managers think they are too old. Younger job seekers complain that their accomplishments don’t get the attention and respect they deserve and that people don’t value their skills due to their relatively few years of experience. [Read more…] about What can job seekers learn from Gen Y?
How to work well with Millennials
Is there a generational, workforce clash in the making? Recently, MTV conducted a “No Collar Workers” study of Generation Y, also known as Millennials (born between 1981-2000). And the study’s results may make some older workers’ hair stand on end. [Read more…] about How to work well with Millennials
Painless ways to control your online reputation
Many job-seekers underestimate how important it is to have an online presence—a digital footprint to help convince potential hiring managers that they are right for the job. Yesterday’s post about Jobvite’s recent survey should convince you: there is no question a person’s online reputation makes a big difference for job-search success. [Read more…] about Painless ways to control your online reputation
5 tips to write a winning resume
With five candidates for every job, competition is fierce. Your online profile impacts your chances to win interviews, but your resume is still the most crucial element of your job search strategy.
Here are five tips to help you identify how to appeal to your targeted employers:
1. Study organizations’ websites. Companies spend a lot of time, effort, and money compiling their public relations profiles for visitors. Look for repeated words and phrases, tag lines and hints about their philosophical approaches. Some employers include videos or testimonials from employees to illustrate their corporate culture.
What can you learn?
Is the company leadership focused? Team oriented? Do they value diversity? Is community service important? What are their goals? Do they specify problems they solve? What buzzwords appear multiple times on the sites? Studying their official online presence offers a window for you to determine a) if the job is a good fit and b) how to market yourself for the position.
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How to target your resume for an employer
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