Are you ready to break into the executive ranks? Here’s what you need to know.
How to Find a Headhunter (and Other Executive Recruiting Myths)
Do headhunters still exist? That depends on which headhunter, executive recruiter, or HR professional you talk to. “Headhunter” is out-of-date slang for search and recruiting professionals who work outside a hiring organization to find talent says, Maureen E. O’Malley Rehfuss, SPHR, SHRM-SPC, Owner and President of Career Partners International Twin Cities. “Most modern search professionals […]
How to Write an Athletic Coaching Resume
There are thousands of high school and college coaches who apply for coaching jobs every year. Many have experienced success at the highest level and can stand out by name. There are many others who have not had as much success, are trying to get their foot in their door, or move up the coaching […]
The Best Executive Resumes According to Executive Recruiters
Like any resume, executive resumes should quickly tell a candidate’s story. But for an executive resume to stand out, it also needs to quickly show leadership capabilities and how the candidate has solved problems throughout his or her career, says Mike Assaad of Robert Half Finance and Accounting staffing and recruitment agency in Chicago. “In a […]
What Should Your Legal Resume Look Like?
Lawyers, paralegals, legal secretaries, legal assistants, and other legal industry professionals work in a complicated industry filled with paperwork, documentation, and data. But that doesn’t mean that a legal resume should read like a lengthy legal brief. Today, legal job postings online are the norm rather than the exception, which means that legal recruiters and […]
When to Leave a Job Off Your Resume
Remember this: A resume is a marketing document that quickly shows a potential employer how you are a fit for their job. It is not a career biography. Can I leave a job off my resume? To determine which jobs in your past to leave off your resume, consider the following questions from Lori Williams, Resume […]
Resume Guides for Specific Industries: Marketing, Sales, Accounting and More
So many people write a resume focused on their needs – not the needs of the employers. In other words, they focus on their previous work history and responsibilities and what they want to do next. A good resume, however, focuses on results and achievements, and matches the needs of the job description for each […]