I have posted a good number of links and articles on writing and improving resumes, and certainly will continue to do so. All of these offer various levels of good advice, but I find that many of my candidates are still not sure where to start. And, I understand. Most of you can work miracles [...]

I had a great conversation today with an earlier career mechanical engineer. She graduated with her BSME from a well respected engineering school, and landed a solid first job after school. She’s ready to spread her wings and, enthusiastically taking on her job search, she submitted her resume to a few dozen prospective employers – [...]

Happy Thanksgiving! I wish each of you a warm and memorable day, whatever your traditions may be. For most of us, it probably involves a great meal, whether special dishes carefully prepared, or if you and your loved ones get together to share a meal at a restaurant.
One of my favorite things about any holiday [...]

Here is a bit of how my day went today recruiting candidates:
Call #1, reached a voice mail, the message was rude and indicated that they didn’t want to accept calls from anyone they didn’t know personally.
Call #2, reached a spouse who took a message, and after identifying himself as the spouse, proceeded to ask me [...]

Resource Round Up: Recently Published Tips and Advice on Creating and Improving Your Resume
How To Construct a Killer Resume, From Start to Finish
Resumes Are a lot Like Halloween Costumes
Critical Resume Mistakes

This blog post saddens me to write. The story is simple enough. A top notch candidate, with all the right experience, in-depth industry knowledge, education, leadership abilities and people skills. The candidate aced the interview, sold the senior management on his abilities and was going to get the offer. He was thrilled, and he should [...]