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Personal Strategic Guidance & ExecutionBy Pat O'Donnell | August 5, 2010
Having been a recruiter/coach for 20 years, I am shocked at the degree to which it is true in this recession. Fear is an emotional stumbling block common to most executives who are “stuck.” Read the rest of this entry »
Topics: branding + positioning, career strategy, networking, recruiting, resume + cover letter, solving problems | No Comments »
By Pat O'Donnell | September 25, 2009
Many job seekers create a resume that suggests they are suitable for many different companies and then apply to hundreds of job postings. These resumes frequently use language like “relationship builder,” “effective communicator,” and “strong team lead” without offering more specific accomplishments or case histories to support the adjectives. Recruiters and network connections are often told by these same job seekers “Just get me the interview, and I’ll get the job.” Read the rest of this entry »
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By Pat O'Donnell | September 13, 2009
There are lots of books and courses available on how to use LinkedIn with the standard messages and tools. But those courses tend to produce users who think that if being listed in the software is good using it heavily without further thought is better. I disagree.
Topics: branding + positioning, career strategy, hidden job market, networking, recruiting, resume + cover letter | 2 Comments »
By Pat O'Donnell | July 20, 2008
I am in my 50s. Yes, age bias exists and, yes, it is illegal. You won’t always be able to avoid it. But age bias is sometimes not really about your actual age, it is about certain soft skills and attitudes that employers desire but older employees are less likely to value. And if you learn to address those issues, you can make concerns about age go away.
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By Pat O'Donnell | June 22, 2008
The simple answer? Don’t do it.
The most common lies:
I could quote more studies, but the point is: Recruiters and Hiring Managers EXPECT there to be many lies in resumes and in the interviews we have with applicants so we look and listen for them. Read the rest of this entry »
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