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Be Careful When Spell-Checking Your R?sum?

Posted by theprovisiongroup on August 19, 2010 at 11:12 AM Comments comments (2)

The following is an excerpt from my book "Why Won't They Hire Me?


"When creating your résumé do not rely solely on your spell-check program, because your words must not only be spelled correctly, they must also be used correctly. For example, typing “it” instead of “in”: Reduced costs by 40 percent it 2002. The word “it,” in this example, is used wrongly but spelled correctly so spell-check won’t catch the mistake. But such errors will catch the attention of a hiring manager, and they highlight a lack of attention to detail."


I don't need to tell you it is a tough job market out there.  There are about 5.5 people looking for work for every job available, according to the latest data from the Labor Department.  Make sure your résumé isn't eliminated by hiring managers due to a lack of oversight on your part!


Make Tomorrow Better Than Today!
Ed

Did You See the Moonwalking Bear?

Posted by theprovisiongroup on June 10, 2010 at 11:05 AM Comments comments (0)

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Did You See the Moonwalking Bear?

Just like this video, when it comes to Interviewing, it’s all in the details. I recently had the opportunity to sit with an HR Manager shortly after an interview she had conducted. When I asked her how it went, she said, “His shirt was wrinkled” and “He wore the same suit and tie for his last interview”. I was thinking she would comment on how he had answered the questions, while she was stuck on the details she noticed. So how can you avoid from this happening to you?

1) Appearance Counts: Prepare your wardrobe ahead of time, making sure your clothes are clean and pressed. If this is a second interview, switch out your shirt and tie for a different look.

2) Follow Directions: If the HR manager gives you any specific instructions, make sure you follow them. This gentleman was advised by her that this interview would be business casual (no suit and tie).

3) Manners Matter: Be courteous to everyone you meet at the company you are interviewing with. I know for a fact that HR Managers ask other employees that did not conduct interviews for their feedback. Remember, it’s all in the details!

Make Tomorrow Better Than Today!
Ed