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Resume trends have changed dramatically in the past few years. One of the biggest turnoffs, according to hiring managers and recruiters, is a resume that...
As Amanda Augustine, a counselor at TopResume, once told me, employers are hesitant to hire candidates who have inflated views of their capabilities — because there's a high chance they may be difficult to work with. And while she understands that not all candidates intentionally write their resumes this way, it can still lead to a bad first impression. Here are the five biggest resume mistakes that can make you look so self-absorbed you might not get a callback: 1. Leading with an objective statement Objective statements are outdated and only serve as a distraction that says: "Me, me, me."...
It's been more than 50 years since the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 was passed, but ageism is alive and well.
Yet, a hybrid schedule of say, three days in the office and two days out will not allow for one of the greatest perks of the work-from-home scheme: the extended "workcation." Workcations — and their lesser-known cousin, the wellness sabbatical — blur the lines between work and vacation. They're work, for sure, but with a better view. Research shows they can be a therapeutic change of pace that supplement, rather than replace, regular vacation time. Will annual remote work become the norm? "A block of time is an interesting concept," said Lynne Cazaly, a workplace specialist and autho...
If you're thinking of a career change because you feel your role is no longer the right fit or the opportunities in your specialist sector are dwindling – you're not alone. A large chunk of professionals have found themselves in the same boat and have overhauled their career triggered by the pandemic, according to research from TopCV. Amanda Augustine, careers expert at the CV writing service, says: 'Whether Covid-19 forced certain individuals to look for work in different industries or it ultimately prompted others to reconsider their work-lives and seek a change, we've seen a noticeab...