The Resume Part One of the Interview - Your Career Intel

The Resume Part One of the Interview - Your Career IntelA successful vorstellungsgesprch begins before ever schauplatz foot in a potential employers office it begins with a solid resume. Rather than a listing of job functions, a resume should be a marketing tool for selling yourself to a potential employer. Your strongest abilities, best results and highest achievements should shine. An effective resume will highlight your strengths and provide useful, powerful information that sets you apart from other candidates in a competitive market.Hiring managers rarely read resumes line by line. Rather, they take a holistic approach and search for qualities and accomplishments that jump off the page. There are several keys to ensuring your resume stands out in the crowd. First, quantify your accomplishments to demonstrate how you can add value to the company and, ultimately, improve the bottom line. For instance, rather than saying, I increased sale year over year, provide specific, quantifi able numbers I increased sales by 120% year over year. In addition to concrete facts and figures, be sure to provide interesting, unique information about yourself and your career history. Consider whether something would be important enough to discuss in an interview setting. If so, be sure to include it in your rsum. Instead of the very general International HR Professional, a hiring manager would be mora persuaded by, International HR Professional who has worked with 26 countries.As an executive recruiter, I work with countless professionals as they navigate the next step in their human resources careers. I see first-hand the value of the resume as the first meeting with a hiring manager. If presented correctly, it can be a critical tool in helping you land the crucial meetingthe interview.In my next two posts, Ill discuss the interview itself and how both candidates and clients can improve their interview skills.This is the first post of a three-part series that takes an in-dept h look into the interview process. Follow the links below to read the rest of the series.Three Tips to Help You Succeed in an InterviewFour Methods for Hiring the Right Talent

Real Talk Is it Ever OK to Curse in the Office

Real Talk Is it Ever OK to Curse in the bro Do you feel comfortable cursing in your workplace? Or do you frown upon foul language in the amtsstube? It seems like in 2018, no one can agree on what language is truly taboo in the workplace. One FGBer wrote to the Community to ask for opinions on this very topic.Cursing in the office do you think its unprofessional under all circumstances? she asked.I feel like men at my office get away with it all the time. To explain a bit -- Im elend particularly a potty mouth, but sometimes it is really satisfying and gets the point across in a way that you cant without cuss words. And moreover, does crap count?Numerous FGBers offered their (funny) gut responses.Wow, if crap is a curse word then I need to revisit my entire existence, one woman said.Does saying f** when my computer freezes count? another asked.It seemed as though the general consensus for FGBers was that cursing can be acceptable as long as its not in a malicious way.As long as its no t pointed at someone, I dont think cursing is a huge deal, one said.They agreed that whether or not cursing is acceptable is dependent on the situation.I think there is a difference between purposely cursing and accidentally slipping with a word, one FGBer wrote. I think you can really tell if someone didnt mean to say it, and thats kind of funny.Theres a distinction between cursing when you drop something, and casually using it for emphasis in every conversation, another said.Personally, I think its a case by case thing. What does the culture of your office and the nature of your work lend itself to? In my current position, I work with and report to ex-cops. Calling someone a f***** goes over MUCH better than when I worked in a financial institution, one FGBer said. If your colleagues are easily offended, maybe keep the adult language to a minimum. But if your colleagues are, well, adults, they should understand that sometimes schwimmbad words happen. Dont drop hate language, and d ont FORCE yourself to swear if its not your natural inclination, but I think its with questioning this whole notion that swearing is somehow a moral or intellectual failure. Additionally, Im all about giving the boys a run for their money... If they swear, so can youI agree with this well-put advice.Cursing is acceptable in certain offices and unacceptable in others. Take the time to feel out your current employer and coworkers before letting your curse language fly.And if you are someone who is offended by bad language in the workplace, and you find yourself surrounded by curse-language abusers, consider discussing the situation with a supervisor. If you truly feel uncomfortable, let her know you do not want anyone to be reprimanded, but you are unsure how to react when you feel language is offensive.Reach out the Fairygodboss Community to receive advice from FGBers with their own unique experiences.More advice from womenShould Botox be a Social Norm? Women Weigh InShould I Give My Child a Smartphone? Women Weigh InWhat Current Fashion Trend Makes You Cringe? Women Weigh In