Not everyone finds that cover letters have value, but how do you know which folks care and which folks don’t? You don’t. You need to have a cover letter whether the other person reads it or not. Make your cover letter brief and strategic, highlighting the two or three things you want the hiring manager […]
Heard on the street: “Should I include a cover letter with my online application?” “Will you read my cover letter to be sure it is right?” “Is my cover letter holding me back?” I get these questions a lot. The answer is… it depends. It is hard to give a straight answer because different people […]
Bad Resumes can haunt you forever, and worse keep you from that new job. In a dark locked drawer in a black file cabinet in my basement, I keep a collection of the worst resumes in the world. This is where bad resumes go to die. These bad resumes have a life of their own […]
Executive recruiters (or headhunters) can be a useful part of your job search marketing plan. But be warned: Recruiters do not work for the job seeker! You are NOT a priority. Recruiters want to hit homeruns with CLIENTS, the companies that pay recruiters when the recruiters recommend a talented person to fill a vacancy. Recruiters […]
Job search can be a lonely, frustrating experience with unexpected bursts of excitement that can be difficult to control. It’s sort of like going on a hike in a strange city without a map. Wouldn’t it be great to have a guide? You can take months off your job search with the proper support from […]
News bulletin: You are not the center of the universe! It is easy to forget this important tidbit in the hustle and bustle of a busy work life. We run from meeting to important assignment assuming life will always be that way. No need to attend that professional association meeting. No time for lunch with […]
Networking, one of the most dreaded job search activities, but it does work! This was overheard at a networking meet, “I don’t care what they say. I don’t see the point of networking. All we are doing is manipulating people who can’t help us anyway.” I’ve heard that comment before, especially the part about networking […]
I thought I would start the year off by making a little time to unravel the cryptic phrasing in my LinkedIn profile summary: My flexible career at The Interview Doctor allows me to pick up my roots to explore my other loves: boating, travel and writing. Sometimes you can find me on our boat Good […]
Are you already Intimidated by the Hiring Process? Do interviews give you hives? Well, strap on your big kid pants because the hiring process is about to get much worse. I think everyone (candidates and hiring managers) will acknowledge that the hiring process is broken. It yields inconsistent results. Hiring managers live in fear that […]
This article shares a real-life job search success story with permission from one of our interview Doctor clients. Nancy came to me for job search coaching after being laid off as a Procurement Director from W.W. Grainger, a huge MRO distribution company. She had a diverse background in procurement, marketing, supply chain and business development […]
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