Resume Best Practices. By Rabbi Daniel Coleman Here are some ‘best practices’ that I share after reviewing over 100 resumes for friends, fellow shul members, the OU, and colleagues in my National Association. Don’t be shy. Now is not…
“Tell me about yourself”--one more time. By Alex Freund All of my career coaching clients go through “Tell me about yourself” during our first 10 minutes together. Why is this so pivotal? It is for several reasons. The most…
Self-Presentation Everyone conveys a certain image to others. This image is very much a reflection or who we are. In the job market, this image conveys a message of what we bring or do not bring to the table…
Necessary Resources, Equipment, and Skills In today’s world, it is essential that you have phone, PC and Internet access either in your home or nearby. This also includes having a printer to print out readable resumes. Since computers, printers,…
What Belongs in a Cover Letter or Email? A cover letter or email is an essential part of a resume. The cover letter echoes some of the most important achievements from your resume, chosen to highlight your fit for…
RESUME TIPS A very large part of the job hunting population has no idea of what to put on a resume, as well as what to leave off. As an ex-recruiter, and a long time career counselor, I have…
Do’s and Don’ts of Resume writing by Sylvia Levine I am not a resume writer but as a hiring manager for the past 20 yrs, I know what I look for in a resume today which is a lot…
Interview answers must be short. Know why? I’m not sure whether you’re like me. I’ve stopped reading! I read no more. I skim and browse and hover over the surface of words, and when I find something interesting, only…
Public Sector/Government For some job seekers, employment opportunities with the government are appealing. First, there is relatively more job security than in the private sector. Second, the benefits have traditionally been comprehensive. In addition, depending on current political trends,…
Of Hope and Buried Treasure By Kayla Klatzkin Hello. I am a person you have seen a thousand times before, though you may not know it. You might see me on a train or walking down the street. I…
