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Create a “Perfect Match” Resume

There are far too many resumes that kick-off with an “objective” section. What most people put in the objective section is not very compelling. So, should anyone ever include an objective section?

The short answer no. I’ve never seen any value in putting what your objective is. Read more >>

How to Keep it Cool in an Interview

There are three tips I usually give my clients to help them remain calm during an interview so they don’t have a “failure to communicate.” These include:

1. Using power statements

2. Practicing questions

3. Shopping around Read more >>

Stop Sending Out Generic Resumes

When a candidate loses out on a position because they submitted a generic resume and chose not to customize it for a specific position…I feel bad. But, at the end of the day it could have been prevented.

Put your ego aside and do what a consultant does: appease the client by talking to them in their language. That does not necessarily mean you are being fake or someone you’re not. When I lived in Brazil I spoke Portuguese, my true personality still came through. If it can be done across languages it can be done across company culture. Read more >>