Last week, a client contacted me with the question, “How should I update my resume to meet this market?” I quickly realized that talking about updating the resume is just the beginning of the story because when seeking a new position, it’s not just about the resume anymore. It’s about making sure all written and media materials are in perfect alignment.
But, what does that mean?
Take a minute and survey all of the ways you are “out there” and accessible online (or all of the ways you could be …).
What do John Thain (former Wall Street golden boy) and Toyota have in common? Both have known fame and fortune, and both found themselves in trouble when the wheel of fate turned. This week, Mr. Thain landed a fancy new job after a year of unemployment, and we await the unfolding of the Toyota story [...]
A key position in your organization needs to be filled, and you need to hire someone. What is the first thing you do? Panic? Where on earth will you find the right person with the right skills who is the right fit? Feel complacent? Maybe you figure there are so many people looking for work out [...]
