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Top 5 Resume Mistakes
TOP RESUME GOOFS TO AVOID By: Michael Clegg, Managing Partner Q Works Group You only have 7 SECONDS to capture the attention of the decision maker. Based on a Harvard Business Review, September article, you need to get to the point quickly. (https://hbr.org/2020/09/how-to-get-your-resume-noticed-and-out-of-the-trash-bin) With over 50 million people filing for unemployment over the previous 20+ weeks, it has never been more competitive. …
Read MoreYou Have to Start Now
Written by: Michael Clegg There has been no better time to network online. How do we become the best version of ourselves? How do we position ourselves to be successful? Connecting with other successful people has shown significant and positive results. Many of us think about success in terms of professional improvement. Improvement applies to both your personal and professional life. Harvard University Social Psychologist, Dr. David McClellan said 95% of success or failure is determined…
Read MorePreparing for the Recovery
Preparing for the Recovery | How to stand out in the job search Written by: Michael Clegg, Managing Partner of the Q Works Group Standing out in the job search starts with finding the right fit. That will require matching your resume to the job description that you apply for. Less than 5% of…
Read MoreBuilding a kick ass LinkedIn Profile in 30 minutes or less
Many Successful Professionals use LinkedIn as a B2B or B2C selling tool. They use it to grow their personal/professional brand. They use it to push out content that is created through videos and articles. LinkedIn is coming out with a “Live Feed” as well that is currently in the beta testing phase. There are many…
Read MoreResume Tips
When job seeking, a resume is a candidate’s first opportunity to make an impression. And first impressions count, no matter if you have job options or not. In order to be considered for a position, a resume has to convince a hiring authority at first sight. Your resume can indeed be your one and only…
Read MoreIs accepting a counteroffer ever a good idea?
Lately, we have focused on the topic of behavioral interviewing. Today, we would like to direct your attention to the dilemma of accepting counteroffers. Today’s articles focus from a candidate perspective. From this, valuable lessons can also be learned for the company as well. Is it ever a good idea to make a counter…
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