About that 7.4-second resume scan… Are you going to gag the next time you read, “Studies show recruiters only look at a resume for 7.4 seconds before deciding whether you’re qualified to go into the A pile?” How long do recruiters really scan resumes? Where did that statistic come from? It came from a 2018…
Successful job networking requires more than just sending a message saying something like, “Hi Bob, you haven’t heard from me in four years, but I’m looking for work and was wondering if you could introduce me to some of your business contacts, forward my resume to people you know, tell me about any job leads…
When you leave your job, it might take time to transition into a new role. In some cases, even executive-level professionals have to wait longer than six months to find an opportunity that’s worthwhile. In the meantime, having a large gap in your work history (especially if it’s more than year) can signal a red…
Many people believe that serving on a board of directors takes gray hair and C-suite experience. Nothing could be further from the truth. You can join a board at any point in your career—even as soon as you graduate—as long as you choose the right organization. Getting onto a board of directors as soon as…
Many employees and job seekers think compensation negotiations are limited to salaries, commissions and bonuses. This thinking leaves many valuable benefits unclaimed that employers are happy to provide. Even if you’re working for or interviewing with a smaller company that can’t afford large salaries, you can still negotiate for many other benefits. Before thinking about…
Getting people talking about you and getting your name out there requires more than just being successful at your job. T o boost your career and reach your optimal earning potential, you must create a personal brand built with ongoing extracurricular activities. GovLoops asked Steve to outline seven simple tips for creating and maintaining an…
While starting a consulting or service business obviously takes work — and lots of experience and contacts as potential clients — it’s not as difficult as some may think. Steve outlined six steps for KnewMoney.com that will help you get a consultancy off the ground faster.
The best way to get companies to send you to workshops, pay for seminars, buy magazine subscriptions, or fund your professional society membership is to lay out the dollar return your company will get. Steve has six tips for creating simple proposals that will get your company to pay for your professional development or formal…