Applicant Tracking System Prison – Are You in It?

Applicant Tracking System Prison – Are You in It? A number of fellow Chameleon Resumes Tribe members (that’s what I call all of us), have vented about the frustration experienced when applying for jobs online. I’ve been given an “ear” full via email:

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Why Ageism Isn’t Your Real Problem

Ageism as a challenge gets thrown around a lot in the executive recruiting world. There is this false assumption that because you’re a certain age that you won’t get the job. The reality is there are plenty of companies who will hire you for your expertise regardless of your age if you can properly convey…

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4 Ways to Make Your Resume Mobile Friendly

  One of the job hunting trends we’re seeing in 2015 is the rise of mobile recruiting. While moving in the direction of mobile has been going on for some time, a 2014 LinkedIn report suggests that because candidates have become so keen on looking for jobs on their phones that companies are starting to…

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2015 Job Interview Trends

2015 Job Interview Trends If you’ve been following the Chameleon Resumes blog lately then you know we’ve been covering the latest trends in job hunting, LinkedIn and resumes for the new year. Of course, an overview of trends for an upcoming year wouldn’t be complete without mentioning interviews! We’ve curated a list of what to…

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Embracing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) for Executive Job Search Victory

Let’s face it: executive job search candidates hate applicant tracking systems (ATS) as part of the job search process. As a former recruiter of finance and other corporate executives, I have used ATS systems (Taleo, Bullhorn, SAP, Bond Adapt, PeopleSoft and others) for a number of years and knew from the beginning that they were…

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Is Your Resume Ready for Mobile Recruiting?

Written by Lisa Rangel, Executive Resume Writer Can your resume ready be viewed on a smart phone? Your resume and job search has to now contend with smart phones, iPads, iPhones, Android phones, Blackberries and every other type of old and new tech device in between. The job search and the recruitment model is going mobile…

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