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 >>
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?
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:
