Resumes

Five steps to take — before you start looking for a new job.

You are an up and coming leader and have just found the perfect stretch job opportunity. How much can you “dress up” your resume to make yourself as strong a candidate as possible without crossing the ethical line of deception? Consider a few conflicting thoughts: • Over 50% of people lie on their resume. • […]

"Open hiring" can lead to more diversity, less turnover, and fairer systems.

Four steps you can take now to prepare.

A good resume can set you apart and help you land that interview.

Five ways to catch a recruiter's attention.

Examples from real CVs.

Employers are dealing with more job applicants than ever. With thousands of submissions for a single vacancy, companies must be more diligent when sorting...

Four strategies to gain the skills you need to stand out.

It can hurt elite women and lower-class applicants alike.

What would you think if a job candidate sent you a resume listing six jobs held in the last four years? Some of you would probably have an instinctively...

Your career didn't start with your first job.

Traditional recruiting can leave a lot of capable people out.

You are an up and coming leader and have just found the perfect stretch job opportunity. How much can you "dress up" your resume to make yourself as strong...

Most of us spend more time honing our written resume than our invisible one. Yet the latter has far more influence on career prospects. When prospective employers call your references, they are trying to get a read on your “invisible resume.” So are the decision-makers who might be considering you for a promotion. Your invisible […]

From crafting the perfect resume to negotiating an offer.

How to dazzle your interviewer — and what to do if the conversation goes sideways.

Everything you need to know to land your first role.

A colleague of mine has a collection of funny badges. One of my favorites says, "I padded my resume for this?" It's always a surprise to learn that someone...

The founder of WordPress says hiring must take into account your company's unique way of working.