End of Year Reflection Questions for Employees
As the year comes to a close, it’s a great time for leaders to reflect and get a view of the bigger picture. This introspection, however, should not solely focus on leadership’s own thoughts or data found in reports. To truly assess the highs and lows of the year, leaders should seek out and listen […]
Basic Resume Writing Tips
It’s all about first impressions when it comes to resumes. Just as a website has mere seconds to capture a visitor’s attention before they hit the back button, a resume has basically the same amount of time to draw interest before it’s moved to the trash. Your resume needs to have all the bells and […]
How to Set Career Goals for the New Year
December is the perfect time to set yourself up for career success in the coming year. By making goals now, you can get a jump start on a course of action that will help you achieve professional aspirations. We recommend focusing in on specific and challenging goals, as doing so can increase your chances of […]
How Long Does the Average Recruiter Spend Reviewing a Resume?
The first time a recruiter sees your resume, they are scanning it, rather than reading it. In fact, on average, a recruiter or hiring manager initially spends about a mere 7 seconds reviewing your resume. They are skimming your content to see if they should bother to dive any further. If the right words and […]
What Not to Include on a Resume
Research reveals that recruiters spend an average of only 7.6 seconds reviewing a resume. And for many open positions, a recruiter may never even see your resume, nevertheless spend time on it, thanks to applicant tracking software that can flag or even automatically reject a resume based on set specifications. Add to that the fact that […]