The power of targeting and alignment
When I started JibberJobber people would ask “who is this for?” Or, “who is your target market/audience?” I would say, enthusiastically, “EVERYONE!!” Of course, all job seekers should use it. …
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How Much Should You Pay for a Resume?
I recently saw Bridget Brooks’ blog post about this. If you are considering paying for a resume writer, and are confused about the range of prices you are getting quoted, …
The Resume Black Hole: Disappointing Proof from CareerXroads
In a Wall Street Journal blog post (For Job Seekers, the Black Hole Persists), there’s disappointing and perhaps disgusting proof that the resume black hole is there. Like anyone in …
New Course: Resumes and Self-marketing (for Software Developers)
Last week my newest Pluralsight course went live: Resumes and Self-marketing for Software Developers This is a course on what to do with your resume… how to use it to …
Example of an ATS (Applicant Tracking System): ApplicantPro (and how to beat them)
Let’s go a bit deeper on the Applicant Tracking System conversation that we started with Louise Kursmark’s comments. When I see stuff like this it reminds me of when I …
Break Down Expert Job Search Advice (say NO to the ATS!)
Let’s dig into the post from yesterday, and dissect some of Louise Kursmark’s advice. It’s a short article, but there’s simple stuff that every job seeker needs to be doing. …
What Is an ATS? Should You Care? #jobsearch #resume
For a few years the new buzz word in training for resume writers is how to write a resume to get through the ATS system. ATS is “applicant tracking system,” …
An Interview with Jeff Browning (Austin Ventures) and Liz Handlin (Ultimate Resumes)
I get Liz Handlin’s newsletter. She gave me permission to post this from her newsletter… I thought it was interesting. Liz says these are her questions and his answers over …
Get Useful Resume Feedback
Nine times out of ten, when someone asks me to look at their resume, I’m assuming it’s because they want me to make an introduction, or help them find a …
Keyword Tips For Resumes (cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, etc.)
Chris Russell is a job seeker’s advocate. I met him before I started JibberJobber, and in a way, he introduced JibberJobber to the world (in a blog interview he did …