Recruiter’s Corner w/ Kris Dunn (The Interview Special)

Posted on January 29, 2014January 28, 2014 by Chris Fields

Hey folks! Well, over the last few weeks I’ve learned that people really do watch these videos and are able to use the information which makes me happy. I want you to get THAT job. I want you to make that money. I want you to be successful and today’s guest feels the same way. […]

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The Resurrection of the Résumé

Posted on January 24, 2014January 24, 2014 by Chris Fields

If you Google “Resumes are dead” you will get 12,000,000 results in .031 seconds. A lot of people believe that the resume is dead. I am here to tell you that they are not. They are alive and well. They have transformed like Optimus Prime! They have different forms but make no mistake…”It’s alive, it’s […]

The 10 Worst Things to put on Your Résumé

Posted on January 15, 2014February 19, 2014 by Chris Fields

That’s the wind-up and here’s the pitch. In no particular order. 10. Objective – as my friend Tiffany Kuehl, Mega Recruiter and Staffing Leader says, “We already know what the objective is…to get the job.” Objective statements are always generic, boring and adds nothing to the resume or you as a candidate. Please kill them […]

Stop Giving Bad Resume Advice!

Posted on January 9, 2014January 9, 2014 by Chris Fields

Like RIGHT NOW! Here we are in 2014, a full decade into the new millennium and there are still some recruiters, job coaches and hiring authorities giving terribly bad resume advice. I guess I must say this, there are many who give great advice for job searching in the age of technology and social media, […]

That Resume Isn’t Going to Fix Its Self

Posted on January 6, 2014January 6, 2014 by Chris Fields

Just thinking about it won’t do the trick. Putting it off until tomorrow will not help you get a new career opportunity. If a high powered connection were to call you today and present an opportunity to you and all you need to do is supply your resume or career vitae, would you be ready […]

Have it All in 2014

Posted on January 2, 2014January 2, 2014 by Chris Fields

Have It All in 2014! Well, why not? You’ve worked hard to complete your education and certifications. You’ve got experience. You survived the recession – many people did not – so why not have it all in 2014? Fact! For those of us that make new resolutions, getting a new job, making more money and getting […]

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