Results Through People
Q: I recently upgraded my resume. I have sent it to several large employers in New England. I have attached a copy for your review. Can you comment? I am not getting a lot of responses. A: Thanks for attaching … Continued
Q: My daughter is graduating college in the spring of 2017. She has replied to many online postings and seems to be getting frustrated. Many of her friends are landing jobs. I am sure that job hunting has changed since … Continued
Q: I have been told to network at different professional events. I don’t know where to find these events. Beyond that, I am nervous about what to do. How does one actually “network” at these events? Please give me very … Continued
Q: What do the words “not a fit for the job” actually mean? A: This is a common response to a candidate when they are not offered a job. “Not a fit” can have many legitimate meanings. Some of these … Continued
Q: I have noticed that more and more resumes do not contain objectives at the top. I was told many years ago that this section was required. Is my information dated? What would I put at the top of my … Continued
Q: I recently applied for several senior financial management roles. I have experience at large, international organizations. The roles I am currently interested in are roles working for smaller organizations. Typically these roles are working for entrepreneurial start-up organizations. I … Continued
Q: I am introvert. I have been told to network. How does a network introvert? It is so anxiety-producing! HELP. The thought of walking into a giant room of strangers has me feeling sick. A: Networking is still a critical … Continued
Q: I am told networking and professional relationships are important for my career. I am a newly minted CPA, an introvert, but a very competent professional. How do you suggest that I network? What are some good first steps? Professional … Continued
Q: I applied for a job 2 weeks ago and heard nothing for about 2 weeks. During that time, I checked my email and voicemail 1-2 times per week. I was networking a lot and unable to access my desktop. … Continued
Q: I recently applied for a job that was posted online. I participated in several interviews. After several interviews, I was told (by email) that another candidate was selected for the role. In the email, the recruiter told me that … Continued