Why you should ALWAYS follow up.
I had a great example yesterday of why you should ALWAYS follow-up. I recently started recruiting for an inside sales position. I had an employee tell me "I have a great person for that position. I will have them get in touch with you." GREAT! But that just so...
Should you include that you are an ordained minister on your resume?
Should you include that you are an ordained minister on your resume? The short answer is “It depends.” As always, think recency and relevancy. If it is neither then definitely leave it off. If you recently became an ordained minister and...
Should you include that you are an ordained minister on your resume?
The short answer is "It depends." As always, think recency and relevancy. If it is neither then definitely leave it off. If you recently became an ordained minister and it fills a resume gap then you might want to use it. If the job that you are applying for is...
Professional communications, are times changing?
Professional communications, are times changing? Lee Desser recently wrote a blog post: Are Happy Faces in Professional Communication So Bad? Lee brings up a good point… know your audience. Places a would be no bueno Cover Letter: You...
Professional communications, are times changing?
Lee Desser recently wrote a blog post: Are Happy Faces in Professional Communication So Bad? Lee brings up a good point... know your audience. Places a 🙂 would be no bueno Cover Letter: You want to be professional. It is much better to be a little too formal with...
References, why they matter
References, why they matter Yes, it is true. You can now leave “References available upon request” off of your resume. But you might still need references in case an employer requests them. Many people in HR don’t call references anymore...