Wednesday, August 25th, 2010
The September edition of O - The Oprah Magazine has some great job search tips for women (although the ideas certainly can apply to men too). Focusing on four different scenarios, the article “Hire Power” offers suggestions on how to go after that dream job. A few of the highlights include:
- Regrouping after a layoff - focus on metrics and accomplishments in your resume and include a summary of qualifications.
- Foot in the door - include positive quotes from references within your resume.
- Exiting the mommy track - highlight the impact of your volunteer work and include quotes from parent council colleagues.
- Switching gears - consider removing dates from a lengthy resume to avoid giving the impression that you will be very “expensive” based on length of career and experience.
Check out oprah.com/omagazine or pick up your copy today for more insights on career strategies and fashion advice for wherever you are in your job search.
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