7 Words You Can’t Say in a Resume
You won’t impress hiring managers with bland language. Show them, don’t tell them
> what you have done
> why your experience is phenomenal
> how you can hit the ground running on the first day of your new job.
You’re an extraordinary candidate: Present your career history in extraordinary terms! Read more…
Resumés and Resumé Nots
So you’ve sent your resume out to hundreds of companies and still haven’t received a response. You have a great deal of experience, education, determination, and yet you’re left wondering why no one has taken interest. Perhaps it’s because your resume is sending out the wrong message. Your resume is your first impression to all potential employers and could very well be your ticket to that first phone call. Read more…
IT Waves Goodbye to the Cover Letter
There are plenty of resources out there for job seekers that spout the continued importance of cover letters. However, this continues to be a widely debated subject. There doesn’t seem to be a definitive answer from the people who matter to you the job seeker; that is, hiring managers, recruiters, and human resource departments. That being said, we at Ashley Ellis are going to come right out and say that, in the IT world, the answer is no, you don’t need a cover letter. Read more…
Dress for Success
So you’ve been acing your interviews, nailing the technical questions, and making great connections with the hiring managers, but something’s missing. You just can’t seem to close the deal, and you can’t quite put your finger on why.
However, in reality, even if you interviewed well, it’s possible that when you leave the office, all the hiring manager can remember about you is what Disney character was on your tie, or he’s left wondering what your tattoo design stood for or if that perfume would be a nice gift for his wife.
When it comes down to it, no matter how much of a point the hiring manager makes about non-discrimination, first impressions can hold a lot of weight. Your decisions about what to wear are important. Don’t make the mistake of neglecting the weight of that decision like so many other talented people out there.
The Truth About Counteroffers
Congratulations! You just received an offer for an exciting new opportunity! But wait, now that it’s a reality, what’s next? You put in your notice with your current employer and you’re all ready and excited to start your new career. Imagine your surprise when suddenly your current employer gives you a counteroffer. Bet you never expected that one!
It may look shiny and exciting, but under all that glitter, what exactly is a counteroffer? Read more…
Interviews: How to be un-stump-able!
Have you ever responded to an interview question with, “Ah, that’s a good question…” while your mind goes entirely blank? You may be a perfect fit for a position, but there always seems to be one interview question that you get hung up on. This may frazzle you to the point where you’re so distracted that you blow the rest of the interview. The following are just a few of potential questions that hiring managers may use to stump you, plus our advice to make you un-stump-able! Read more…
How to Effectively Use Recruiters in Your Job Search
So you’ve decided to jump into the job search along with the thousands of others out there. The job market is clearly flooded with job seekers, and your best bet to stay afloat might be to use a recruiter. After all, they’re the ones who have solid relationships with the hiring managers and can provide you with the personal connection you need. But how can you establish yourself as an outstanding person in a sea of both qualified and unqualified candidates? Read more…
Your negative attitude just cost you your dream job!
You’ve lost count of how many places you have applied. You have not received any call-backs and you have rejection letters piling up. This would affect anyone’s attitude. It is normal to feel a little defeated and unsuccessful, but harboring feelings of resentment and rejection is seriously hurting your chances of success. Read more…
Resume Russian Roulette
So you wrote a great resume, had a mind-blowing cover letter and have all of the required skills but you never received a call. What now? Do you drown your sorrows by watching the Bears? Do you head over to the Eisenhower and try to win a real life game of Frogger? Well don’t do it! We just need to look at the beginning: your resume. You thought it was great but is it really? Let’s find out. Read more…
Before the Interview: 4 Tips to Triumph
So you know how a typical interview goes and you think you’re ready, but what would you do if you were asked a question that you had no idea how to answer. Or maybe you have the perfect answer, but you open your mouth and nothing comes out? What if your interviewer is a fan of non-conventional interview techniques and you have no clue how to react? Maybe you simply hate leaving an interview with no idea as to how well or badly it went. Read more…
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