Job Search Planning
Why Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Are a Waste of Time
Why Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Are a Waste of Time Based on all the questions I receive, cracking the ATS keyword code seems to be the holy grail of job seeking. “What keywords do I need to get recruiters to look at my resume?” “Is there a limit to the number of keywords I can…
Read MoreHow Long Should I Wait For a Job Offer?
“I had an interview two Fridays ago and it went really well! But now I haven’t heard anything. Does it mean I am out of the running? I have followed up twice… Should I follow up again? How long do I wait?” Chris asked this multi-faceted question during a training session. I am going…
Read MoreJob Seekers: Be What They Need, Then Play Hard to Get
Too many job seekers are contorting themselves into a pretzel to desperately please a hiring manager – longingly hoping to be hired. This suck-up-please-approve-me notion is even worse with experienced job seekers. Nothing more nauseating than an experienced person groveling for love from an employer who doesn’t appreciate what they offer. When you seek approval,…
Read MoreThe Unspoken Reason Why Employers Struggle to Fill 6 Million Jobs
The Bureau of Labor Statistics stated that there are 6 million job openings currently, and this open jobs number been consistent for the last five months. With unemployment at a record 17-year low at 4.1%, The Washington Post recently cited that employers are engaged in the “biggest scramble for workers in decades.” Yet I speak…
Read MoreGet Off My Lawn! Fighting to Prove Ageism Exists
Get Off My Lawn! Fighting to Prove Ageism Exists I have one reader who strongly insists that ageism exists. He told me about one particular interview he had where he was very credentialed and extremely qualified for the role. He said the company told him after the interview, “I don’t think you will fit in…
Read MoreWhy You Need to “Snap Out Of It!” and Step Up Your Job Search
Why You Need to “Snap Out Of It!” and Step Up Your Job Search The movie, Moonstruck, is one of my favorite movies. And I recently watched it to get into the holiday spirit. The scene that makes me laugh every time is when Cher’s character slaps Nicolas Cage’s character and exclaims, “Snap out of…
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