Chris Wellington “The Recruiting Guy”, President, The Wellington Group

First and foremost, this blog title and piece are based on the tried and true principals of Napoleon Hill in his 1937 book titled Think and Grow Rich.

As a consummate learner and researcher, I am always intrigued to find nuggets of information which to both share with jobseekers / clients and apply in my practice. This information caught my eye as many of his suggestions from 1937 still hold true today, but seem to be lacking in numerous resumés we receive, from new grads to seasoned executives!

“Eight Musts for an Effective Resume”

1. Education
2. Experience
3. References
4. Photograph
5. Apply for a specific position
6. State your qualifications
7. Offer to go to work on probation
8. Knowledge of your prospective employer’s business

While some of these principals may seem odd or “old school” I view them as genius. Education, Experience, References, Qualifications and Applying to a specific position with a resume that matches the employer’s needs or the job description are all crucial to setting yourself apart in the current sea of competing candidates. Going to work on Probation is great for new grads and may be stated in your Cover Note or in the resume. Employers may not take your up on the offer, but they will love the commitment.

Most HR Professionals and Professional Resume Writers would tell you not to post a picture on your resume, and I agree. Current ATS systems, HR tracking tools and OFCCP / EEO regulations may present an issue with this type of information. What I do suggest however is putting a nice, professional picture on your social media sites such as LinkedIn or Facebook. People want to work with and hire people, the more true and real you can be the less “mystery” of your candidacy becomes for that hiring manager or recruiter.

I will suggest you go to the library and check out this book and use it as a tool or guide for your career search. After all, your resumé in many instances is THE FIRST IMPRESSION of you to that new potential employer or to the recruiter with the job opening.

Good luck in your career search!

Chris

 For assistance with developing your perfect resume or cover note from the TWG staff visit the Career Store or contact The Wellington Group @ info@twgrecruiters.com.

Chris Wellington “The Recruiting Guy”, President, The Wellington Group

 Are you keeping up with the future of being recruited? Part 1

Ok, so we don’t refer to WWW or the “World Wide Web” any more. In fact the internet has become so common place in our global society that I can talk via Polycom phone with Egypt in the morning and my family in remote Alaska in the evening without ever dialing a phone number.

WOW, technology has come a long way in a short amount of time. But as such, so has the way in which technology is used for finding a job, or better yet the job finding YOU! For example, a Plant Manager in what was once thought obscure nowhere is now expecting us to “paste and send a LinkedIn profile” of his ideal candidate(s) for a junior food processing engineer along with their resume.

Think about what I just wrote above for it was not that long ago when the Plant Manager of this facility was taking resumes from the people I was assisting via FAX. Yes, FAX. Now he wants to see what others have said about this person via social media on the internet. Better yet is the fact that he responded to my tweet about the new Facebook app for my Blackberry Bold.

So, what does that mean for you in both an active and passive job search (to be wanted is great, to be wanted when you have a great job means growth)? The hard fact is that having a professional social medial account which highlights your experience, education and accomplishments can get you to that wanted but not looking status much faster and in better standing than your peer at XYZ Company who still thinks the internet is a joke.

Your homework, pick a great social media site that people can find you on and build out your network, profile, career accomplishments and references so that next growth opportunity finds YOU before it finds someone else.

Chris

^{For assistance with you new resume visit the career store or contact The Wellington Group @ info@thewellington-group.com.}