Resume blunders
Q: I recently was told by a hiring manager my resume needs to be improved. What does that mean? Why would someone say that? I was given no specific comments. I am not sure what your resume looks like, but … Continued
Q: I recently was told by a hiring manager my resume needs to be improved. What does that mean? Why would someone say that? I was given no specific comments. I am not sure what your resume looks like, but … Continued
Q: How often do most employees receive performance evaluations? Is there a guideline? Also, I think everyone expects a raise but not everyone deserves one. What are your thoughts on this? A: Employers can design their own performance management systems. … Continued
Q: I have one year of professional experience. I graduated from a good college in 2015. I was recently given really harsh feedback from a recruiter. The recruiter told me I didn’t advance in the selection process with a local … Continued
Q: I have been job hunting for several months. I have two offers in front of me, and both are an improvement of my current role. I am interviewing for a third role this week. How do I keep the … Continued
Q: I am a student looking for an internship. Where do I start? Everyone tells me they are so important but where do I begin looking? I am overwhelmed. A: Congratulations on realizing that an internship would be valuable to … Continued
Q: I feel like I don’t shine in telephone interviews, yet they are so common now. How do I make sure that I do well in a telephone interview? A: You are right. Telephone interviews are an increasingly common way … Continued
Q: Earlier in my career, I was given some bad advice about my resume. I attended four years of college but never earned an undergraduate degree. About 10 years ago, I changed my resume stating that I had an undergraduate … Continued
Q: I work next to a man who is loud and obnoxious. I don’t think he realizes how loud he gets. He wears ear buds and may not be able to hear himself. He swears and groans at events throughout … Continued