Updating an old resume
Q: You have probably commented on this before, but I have not written a resume in a long time. Where do I start? My last resume is probably 10 or more years old. HELP! A: Great that you are updating … Continued
Q: You have probably commented on this before, but I have not written a resume in a long time. Where do I start? My last resume is probably 10 or more years old. HELP! A: Great that you are updating … Continued
Q: I am graduating from college in December, 2019. I am nervous about job hunting during this time of year, when companies are not in the “hiring a grad” mindset. What can a soon-to-be college grad do to make themselves … Continued
Q: I interviewed with a company in October. Later that week, I think I was mistakenly added to an email exchange between the recruiter and the hiring manager. Part of the email conversation was about logistics, like when they hope … Continued
A: Yes, yes and yes. We expect eager and interested candidates to reply over weekends, long weekends and even vacations (sometimes). If we hear from a candidate that they are “off the grid” and attending a wedding, funeral or other … Continued
Q: I interviewed for my dream job last week. I just found out I didn’t get it. It was down to two candidates and I was the “runner- up” unfortunately. The recruiter said I was as qualified if not more … Continued
Q: I seem to be hitting a brick wall. I am sending out my resume to almost every job posted, even if is not ideal for my background. I am getting nothing. Almost no response. When I get a response, … Continued
Q: I am applying to several larger companies, after a significant downsizing. I have been told that most of these employers use software to weed out candidates. How do I make sure that my resume gets reviewed and lands on … Continued
Q: I am applying for an engineering role. I am targeting larger companies, mostly in the north shore or Burlington area. I am worried that my resume is not getting seen by the right people at these target companies. How … Continued
Q: I have not updated my resume in over 20 years. It will take a lot of work. I do have an updated LinkedIn profile. Is that a reasonable substitute? Do employers still review resumes? Resumes seem old-fashioned to me. … Continued
Q: My daughter has an interview in a downtown professional services firm in Boston next week. I would like to drive her and wait for her. I know one of the company interviewers as we graduated from the same law … Continued