May
25

ANT ACTION IN LEADING & MANAGING, YESSIR WE CAN LEARN FROM ANTS part 4

The collective intelligence we looked at in part 3 is also found in other ants. Experiments with one group, ‘lepticthorax’, effectively demonstrate how one individual’s behavior can influence those around it. By including each individual in the decision making process they enable or cause the simple actions by one to generate more sophisticated actions by… Continue reading »

Sep
06

Does your Perfect Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) compute?

I recently read an interesting blog on “Writing the perfect resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)” and the section that caught my eye was that regarding the ability of software selection or “resume CV reading software” to put you in the to be interviewed pile. To quote the writer: “As organisations (or organizations if you prefer) become… Continue reading »

Jul
02

Finding New Employees, via Social Networks

A NY Times story by Julie Weed ‘Alan Kennedy… did what many job seekers are now advised to do: he set up profiles on Facebook and LinkedIn.’ ‘Mr. Kennedy’s former co-worker used a software tool to search the profile information of his Facebook friends and LinkedIn contacts. He flagged Mr. Kennedy as a possible match… Continue reading »

Jun
16

Is it… résumé, resumé or resume, or a CV? (tips part 7)

Resume tip A: Resume Screeners Comments on What They Look For A) In screening the resume the points which I ‘take care of’ particularly would be: 1) Education qualification required for the job 2)Relevant experience [I assume in line with ad specs] 3) Job stability – for me which is very important criteria 4) Location [particularly… Continue reading »

Jun
15

Resume writing tips part 6: keywords and proof reading

Resume Tip A – The Best Keywords Many companies use digital databases to search for potential employees. This means that their HR department will conduct searches based on specific keywords. Therefore if your resume doesn’t have the keywords associated to the position description of the job you are applying for, you will be cut from their… Continue reading »

Jun
14

5 Things You Need to Tell Hiring Managers

an excellent article by Robert Half International “…if you hope to land a new position, you must stand out from the crowd” 1. “I’m professional.” “be careful with the type of language you use. Remember that your application materials are business documents” 2. “I’m a go-getter.” “unless you’re specifically asked not to, follow up with… Continue reading »

Jun
12

Resumes for government positions more like a CV

Some advice from a government site “GovLoop”: use the free blank resume form at orglearn

Jun
11

How to write a resume, resume tips section 4

Resume Part A – Don’t Boast or be Self-Centered As you can see from the links listed on this blog I have a website with a free blank resume template. Many individuals send me their resume, I store it so, as recently happened, when they lose it I can on request send it back to… Continue reading »

Jun
10

Resume writing: tips for using the free blank resume form part 3

Resume Part A – Be Concise Limit the more detailed information regarding your work history to what is pertinent to the job you are applying for – short is sweet. The most important information (from the potential employer’s point of view) must come very early on in your resume. blank resume at www.orglearn.org Resume Part B… Continue reading »

Jun
09

Employment: free sample resume, template, resume form, examples & tips 2

Resume Part A – General Presentation Use ‘formal’ language and short crisp well structured sentences – easy to read absorb. Use subheadings – they help the overworked hiring manger find what he/she is looking for quickly. Use simple and clear typefaces – I think “Arial” is great. Do not use jargon or abbreviations, check the spelling… Continue reading »

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