Way back in 2008, I created a training guide called Resume Forensics. In a nutshell, it was a how-to for finding resumes and passive candidates on Google, Yahoo, Bing and a few other resources. In all modesty, it was an underground hit. I…

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I must be behind the times or just in denial. 





I don't believe that so many employers are taking to the online streets of Facebook for pre-employment screening. I think they might be making it up just to look hip or as part of some kind of…

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Forbes.com came out with an article on 10 of the toughest interview questions. Topping its list was, “Why should I hire you?” This is understandably one of the most unnerving questions to be thrown at you; but…

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We each write a blog for our individual or corporate purpose.

I love writing but tend to use blogs for summary of issues and to generate ideas and commentary from others. I prefer positive posts or topics that will help me or others consider process improvement. I don't enjoy the sales pitch or those that judge people they don't know or rant and rave. I am not consistent in my blogs because my interest are as varied and conceptual as my time to write. I don't pretend to have…

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I met with my new Travel client 4 months ago in NYC, the appointment was set up by email.

The meeting went well so I thought, they needed my services they are a small French.Travel Agency.

This was strange she did not call me on the phone, I like to talk on the phone at least once before a meeting.

I decided to take a chance and meet her so I did.

She made me link to her Facebook account before the placement was made she contacted me mostly by email. I thought it was nice so… Continue

‘What do I do’ is an interesting question you should be asking yourself when you are writing a resume. Let us begin with the following idea:





If you do not know, how is a recruiter going to know?





You may find it amusing that I mention this; however it is not uncommon for me (and many others within the industry) to read the resume of a candidate and come out if it wondering what this person actually does. This person is one who has many skills and tries to convey… Continue