Editor’s Note: In a survey of 3,500 employees by HireRight, it was reported that 88% of those tested had lied on their resume compared with 70% five years ago. In this article in Fortune, Anne Fisher interviews Mary O’Loughlin, HireRight’s vice president of global customer experience, to find out why people are exaggerating on their…
Resume
Job Seeker, Resume
COMMON SENSE ABOUT RESUMES
A number of recent articles, including one in the New York Times, “Can I Hire Someone to Write My Résumé and Cover Letter?” by the Ethicist, question whether you should write your own resume -presumably to show off your writing skills – or whether you ought to hire someone to do it. Since I regularly write…
Job Seeker, Resume
New: Free Résumé Review by phone (USA and Canada only)
Free Résumé Review Maybe your résumé could be the reason you’re not getting any interviews? If so, you might want to see what a professional Coach has to say about where it can be improved. Just submit it right here, and you’ll get a phone call directly from Coach Larry Light of eJobCoach.com after he reviews it.…
Age Bias, franchise, Job Seeker, Resume, Social Media
Why Interns Over 40? Because You Are Not Alone.
Did I lose my job because of my age? Do I have the right skills for today’s job market? Do I have what it takes to be a business owner… should I invest in a franchise? Is social media just for the kids? Is it important for my job hunt? Is it legal to ask me…
Job Seeker, Resume
Have you ever lied on your resume?
You’re writing your resume and decide to say, “I was responsible for growing the business from 100k to 2 million dollars in 1 year.” Impressive. But, you didn’t mention that your company bought another company with 1 million in sales or that you worked within a team of 10. Is this an embellishment or a…
Resume
Turning Tasks into Accomplishments: Creating A Killer Resume Free Sample
Turning Tasks into Accomplishments: Creating A Killer Resume. Free Sample. Creating a Killer Resume ebook Free Sample. Sign Up Here. This Sampler shows you what’s contained in the actual eBook that shows you how to create a “Killer” Resume to put you ahead of the competition. Résumés are obviously the most important element in…
Resume
RESUMES: Does Size Matter?
RESUMES: Does size matter? BY LAWRENCE M LIGHT, eJobCoach.com Recently I worked on a resume for a woman who is graduating with an MA from a well-known school. When I sent her the first draft,after having interviewed her for an hour, she immediately said, “This is two pages. I always have been told to limit…
Career Store, Cover Letter, Interview, Job Seeker, Resume
LL UPDate: An Insider’s Job Search EGuide: What Really Works To Find A New Job As An Older Worker
“If you follow this eBook, it’s almost all you need. It’s good to have someone to talk to, but if a person can’t afford to hire a coach on a regular basis, this is the best alternative. I know it works because it got me the job I’m leaving and the one I’m going to.” Elaine…
