Tag Archives: Prospective Employer

11 Commandments For Smart Negotiating

11 Commandments For Smart Negotiating

In the early part of this decade, the Commerce Department estimated that U.S. businesses would need to hire one million new computer scientists, engineers, systems analysts and computer programmers by 2005. That was five years ago!

Yet graduates with degrees in computer science are still being produced at a fraction of the rate needed. Even though the current economic climate has produced a “seller’s market” in employment opportunities, The Information Technology Association of America reports shortages of web experts and other information-technology specialists, and similar shortages are cropping up in other industries as well.

After You Interview – Now What?

After You Interview – Now What?

Now that your interview is over you can relax and wait for the answer –WRONG! In any good sales campaign, you have a plan, and you keep on selling. No interview is over until you’ve assessed the interview and written and mailed the thank you notes to all who interviewed you. You should also notify [...]

Optimize Your Resume – Write a Convincing Summary

Optimize Your Resume – Write a Convincing Summary

The Summary section of your resume is extremely important, as this may be the only part of your resume that’s read all the way through. Make it strong, compelling and convincing. A well-written Summary will entice the prospective employer to read through the rest of your resume. Use concise statements in your resume Summary that [...]

Strategies for Obtaining Good References

Strategies for Obtaining Good References

Potential employers usually ask for professional references from people who can provide additional information on a candidate’s qualifications for a position. With the fierce competition for available jobs, having good references may be the deciding factor in securing that plum position.

Will Your Resume Get You an Interview

You’ve put all of your skills and experience into your resume and sent it out to scores of companies. Your resume is neat and tidy and gives your complete work history, showing various duties you’ve performed and companies you’ve worked for. Overall, you feel it’s a good presentation of where you have been and what [...]

Tips for Creating Resumes That Provide a Competitive Edge

Tips for Creating Resumes That Provide a Competitive Edge

Think of your resume as your brochure.  Your resume is your first introduction to a potential employer.  Employers and recruiters receive hundreds of resumes each day and often scan your resume very quickly and make an initial assessment.  The purpose of your resume is to catch their attention and entice them to meet you in [...]

Be Professional! Or, "Why Didn't That Recruiter Call Back?"

Be Professional! Or, "Why Didn't That Recruiter Call Back?"

Keep in mind that to prospective employers every contact is like a mini-interview
and can make or break your chances with them. Here are some tips for presenting yourself well during every interaction.

3 Ways To Increase Your Success Rate When Using Resume Distribution Services

When it comes to job searching, along with the convenience email, it has added additional pressures on job applicants. You not only need to know how to write a resume, but you need to understand how to get them delivered properly.