The Dirty Secret Behind Applicant Tracking Systems: Qualified Candidates Need Not Apply

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I recently walked a client through a company's applicant tracking system and it was an unbelievably painful experience. Companies have made the barriers to entry so difficult that it is amazing that they receive the thousands of applications that they do. It is not unusual for the upload process for...

Ten Tips for Using Technology in Your Job Search to Land Faster

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Last week I led a presentation at the World of Working Women Employment Conference & Job Fair in New York City and discussed methods for leveraging technology to improve the quality of your job search. Job Board Tips Use aggregate boards to save time and build efficiencies into your search. ...

Ten Reasons Why Your Resume Isn’t Working

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I don't know what it is about resumes. People seem to get so caught up in what they think a resume "should" be that they overlook what a resume can be...an entree to a new role, a new career, a new life. Some people seem to treat their resumes like they are their tax returns...break a rule and get p...