Comments on: I’m No Career Coach Yet, But If I Were: http://whatwoulddadsay.com/2008/12/im-no-career-coach-yet-but-if-i-were/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=im-no-career-coach-yet-but-if-i-were Just another Diggings site Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:42:41 +0000 hourly 1 By: Lewis, AKA SeattleInterviewCoach.com http://whatwoulddadsay.com/2008/12/im-no-career-coach-yet-but-if-i-were/#comment-116563 Lewis, AKA SeattleInterviewCoach.com Thu, 01 Jan 2009 03:40:49 +0000 http://blogs.jobdig.com/wwds/?p=2258#comment-116563 I'm glad you mentioned the elevator pitch. To add upon that idea, I'd encourage job seekers to think about the 2-3 themes highlight in their 60 second elevator pitch. Using Barack Obama as an example, his elevator pitch centers around "hope" and "change." These themes embodies your your personal brand. The interviewer may forget details of your interview, but you don't want him/her to forget what you (and your brand) stand for. I’m glad you mentioned the elevator pitch. To add upon that idea, I’d encourage job seekers to think about the 2-3 themes highlight in their 60 second elevator pitch. Using Barack Obama as an example, his elevator pitch centers around “hope” and “change.” These themes embodies your your personal brand. The interviewer may forget details of your interview, but you don’t want him/her to forget what you (and your brand) stand for.

]]> By: The Office Newb http://whatwoulddadsay.com/2008/12/im-no-career-coach-yet-but-if-i-were/#comment-116529 The Office Newb Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:11:25 +0000 http://blogs.jobdig.com/wwds/?p=2258#comment-116529 I also agree wholeheartedly. When I was a hiring manager our recruiter would always send me candidates whose resumes contained maybe 1 of the 5 desired skills for our position. Having a stellar resume might help you get an interview but won't be enough to secure you a job. Most of the candidates she sent me were underqualified and had backgrounds in completely unrelated fields. If they had done more research before they applied, they could've saved themselves (and me!) a lot of wasted time. I also agree wholeheartedly. When I was a hiring manager our recruiter would always send me candidates whose resumes contained maybe 1 of the 5 desired skills for our position. Having a stellar resume might help you get an interview but won’t be enough to secure you a job.

Most of the candidates she sent me were underqualified and had backgrounds in completely unrelated fields. If they had done more research before they applied, they could’ve saved themselves (and me!) a lot of wasted time.

]]> By: Andy Parkinson’s World » Blog Archive » 12/26/08: Top Career Posts http://whatwoulddadsay.com/2008/12/im-no-career-coach-yet-but-if-i-were/#comment-116511 Andy Parkinson’s World » Blog Archive » 12/26/08: Top Career Posts Sat, 27 Dec 2008 03:49:15 +0000 http://blogs.jobdig.com/wwds/?p=2258#comment-116511 [...] From What would Dad Say: I’m No Career Coach Yet, But If I Were: “I’d tell you to not worry so much about your resume. Worry first about what you want to do, where you want to work, who you need to talk with, and how you are going to get an interview. First.” [...] [...] From What would Dad Say: I’m No Career Coach Yet, But If I Were: “I’d tell you to not worry so much about your resume. Worry first about what you want to do, where you want to work, who you need to talk with, and how you are going to get an interview. First.” [...]

]]> By: Momentor » Blog Archive » 12/26/08: Top Career Posts http://whatwoulddadsay.com/2008/12/im-no-career-coach-yet-but-if-i-were/#comment-116510 Momentor » Blog Archive » 12/26/08: Top Career Posts Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:15:45 +0000 http://blogs.jobdig.com/wwds/?p=2258#comment-116510 [...] From What would Dad Say: I’m No Career Coach Yet, But If I Were: “I’d tell you to not worry so much about your resume. Worry first about what you want to do, where you want to work, who you need to talk with, and how you are going to get an interview. First.” [...] [...] From What would Dad Say: I’m No Career Coach Yet, But If I Were: “I’d tell you to not worry so much about your resume. Worry first about what you want to do, where you want to work, who you need to talk with, and how you are going to get an interview. First.” [...]

]]> By: Eric Kramer http://whatwoulddadsay.com/2008/12/im-no-career-coach-yet-but-if-i-were/#comment-116498 Eric Kramer Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:26:53 +0000 http://blogs.jobdig.com/wwds/?p=2258#comment-116498 G.L. I am in complete agreement. People obsess over their resume thinking the right word, additional line, or small fact will make the hiring managers ears (eyes) perk up. I teach people that a focused cover letter convinces the hiring manager (or recruiter) to call them and the resume simply supports their decision. The best cover letter clearly and quickly displays how the job seekers background/experience/skills match the critical job requirements and how they will benefit the company. I teach people to lay this information out in a chart. Having said the above, a good solid well written resume is important. Eric G.L.
I am in complete agreement. People obsess over their resume thinking the right word, additional line, or small fact will make the hiring managers ears (eyes) perk up. I teach people that a focused cover letter convinces the hiring manager (or recruiter) to call them and the resume simply supports their decision. The best cover letter clearly and quickly displays how the job seekers background/experience/skills match the critical job requirements and how they will benefit the company. I teach people to lay this information out in a chart.

Having said the above, a good solid well written resume is important.

Eric

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