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I had an intriguing debate with my bff today that got me pondering. When hiring, what might employers prefer: candidates with kids or those without? He advocated for those without kids, pointing out: 1. Flexibility with Hours – They’re often available for irregular hours, unexpected business travel, or last-minute projects, without the constraints of child-related … Read more

If your resume is just a dry list of duties and responsibilities copied from your job description, it’s time for a change. Instead of simply listing your responsibilities, illustrate your impact. How have you made a difference?Use quantifiable results to highlight your successeses (more about this here: https://professionalbimbo.com/2023/08/04/counting-our-successes-on-our-resumes/) Go for the Show, Don’t Tell approach. … Read more

Reading a resume shouldn’t feel like trying to solve a puzzle. But too often, I see resumes that leave me scratching my head, wondering what job this person is even suitable for. That’s not a good position for a hiring manager to be in. Your resume should make it quick and easy to see what … Read more

In a competitive job market, specifics sell. Here is a tip – rather than just listing tasks and responsibilities, use concrete numbers and results to showcase our impact where possible. Even if our job doesn’t directly involve revenue or metrics, think creatively about how we could quantify our achievements. Quantify our impact not only provides … Read more

Tekanan di tempat kerja untuk menyelesaikan berbagai tugas itu biasalah kan. Namun, tanpa fokus usaha kita boleh menjadi seperti melepaskan batuk di tangga – banyak usaha, sedikit hasil. Jadi, nasihat saya ialah, pilih beberapa projek atau tugas yang paling penting. Fokuslah pada mereka. Prioritasikan tugas-tugas tersebut, dan jadualkan waktu kita dengan bijak. Dan yang paling … Read more

Conventional wisdom will tell you not to include a picture in your resume. Adding a photo of yourself is discouraged to prevent biased hiring. Really? Then why not beat the system at it’s own game? If a picture can influence a hiring manager on decisions, we should use the power to our advantage! Consider this … Read more

Today’s hiring managers and recruiters read countless resumes, so they prefer clear, concise information that quickly demonstrates a candidate’s skills and experiences. Meanwhile, many people find it difficult to keep their resumes concise to two pages while also highlighting their experiences and accomplishments. As the job market evolves, so do the expectations of what to … Read more

Recruit for attitude. Train for skill. Resumes are just covers, not the whole book 📚 True. But, doesn’t mean we should underestimate the power of a well-crafted resume – it can make a significant difference in landing that interview! On 8th of August, at 9pm, 08.08.2023, while you’re looking for the best online shopping deals, … Read more

Hello. My name is Ling and I have been unemployed for 6 weeks (by choice). At first, the luxury of freedom was fun. I could do whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. However, I quickly realised that the switch from a structured 9-6 job to becoming a one-woman show threw my body clock completely out … Read more

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