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Use a Success Database to create your “Career Story”
Use a Success Database to create your “Career Story” Interviewer: “Tell me about a time when you…?” How do you respond to this question? With a success story. Success stories are examples that describe your career accomplishments. When you use a success story to answer an interview question you arm yourself with convincing facts and evidence showing you’re qualified for the most challenging interview questions. The more evidence you collect, the more confident you will feel about yourself! One story can demonstrate several good qualities. By gathering your success stories in one place you...
read moreHow to Prepare a Resume That Works at Age 40, 50, or 60!
If you feel as though your age is keeping hiring managers from calling you for interviews, there are ways to revise your résumé to avoid disqualifying yourself while still capitalizing on your experience. A few months ago, I had the opportunity to attend a national résumé writers’ conference that pinpointed the need for job seekers over 40 to be aware of how their presentation can help or hinder their job search. Here are 3 quick ways to turn a résumé challenge into an opportunity: Challenge: Looking “too old” or “too expensive” to a younger hiring manager. Opportunity: You likely have an...
read more4 Ways to Create a Memorable Candidate Profile
If someone views your LinkedIn profile or resume, do they understand your unique skills and career goals in the first 7 seconds? If you struggle with how to make yourself stand out, these tips will help you showcase your best qualities. Integrating essential keywords can jumpstart your interview request rate because you’re connecting the dots between your experience and the needs of a potential employer. By threading in words that are industry relevant and position specific, you set yourself up for quicker, more accurate matches with career opportunities. When delineating your...
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