Most video resumes are bland, and have no narrative quality, no drama, and zero entertainment factor. The sad part is, all the tutorials on how to do an online resume want you to read your paper resume looking at the camera, with a suit and tie in monotone voice. It’s like we forgot what makes good film interesting; factors like drama, narrative, characters and visual effects. Why do we think being professional means having no personality? The following are the top 3 mistakes video resumes make and what you can do differently: 3 Video Resume Mistakes.  read more »

It’s one of the toughest job markets in history, where landing — and keeping — that plum position is more challenging than ever. But judging by the way some people navigate the workplace and the interview process, you’d think jobs were being given out like candy on Halloween. How can we learn from others’ mistakes? Here are four rules to follow if you want to be a valuable employee and/or leader at work: 4 Tips to Help You Get Hired, Not Fired.  read more »

With the job market extremely tight, even the small stuff counts, especially when you’re on a job interview. That’s why it’s so important not to say or do the wrong things, since that first impression could end up being the last one. With that in mind, here are seven deadly sins of job interviewing: 7 Deadly Job Interview Sins.  read more »

An elevator pitch is an abbreviated introduction that tells someone about you in the amount of time it takes to ride up a few floors in an elevator with them. What you say varies a bit depending upon the context, but in general, it should cover who you are and enough about your career or career goal so the person you are talking to knows how to help you, if they feel inclined, or engage with you in some way that might forward your career: How Impressive is Your Elevator Pitch?  read more »

On the receiving end of a recruiter’s call? Found a great job online, but it closes soon? Your elation can quickly turn to panic, especially if you haven’t updated your resume in some time. You’ll want to maximize every minute, of course, while creating a document that makes it look as if you’ve spent weeks crafting each word. Here are 3 shortcuts to reviewing and refreshing your resume – all in short order – to meet the demands of a choice job: 3 Fast-Track Resume Writing Shortcuts.  read more »

It’s no secret that many people are extremely nervous come interview time. Not only do you need to know your work history like the back of your hand, but you also need to know everything possible about the company you’re interviewing at, the position, and your interviewer. This nervousness can translate into saying something you don’t mean, whether it’s offensive, embarrassing or simply sheds a negative light on you as a job candidate. Whatever you do, try to avoid saying any of these things in your next interview: The 7 Worst Interview Answers.  read more »