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Conventional wisdom – and some documented research – tell us that a person will change careers seven times during their working life. One thing is virtually a “given”: even the most stable employee will be writing (and rewriting) their resume over the course of their career. However,
The traditional methods used for job-hunting are changing and the principals at Allison & Taylor have recently identified a new trend – namely, in the format, content and presentation of the reference list offered to prospective new employers.
See new formatting example for management
Most working adults have experienced an uncomfortable situation at work; that’s the reality of interpersonal relationships in a professional setting. However, while no work situation is perfect in every respect, your workplace should be more positive than negative, and never a place where you
our references: are they really that important in the hiring process? In a word – absolutely. Unfortunately, professional references are perhaps the most overlooked and underutilized tool in most people’s employment arsenal.
If you’re not using your references to your best advantage,
In recent years, the reference-checking landscape has changed dramatically for prospective employers and job seekers alike. The advent of social media sites like LinkedIn and Facebook allow prospective employers to quickly research reference data
A popular resolution for many in the New Year is to find a job that’s the perfect fit; if you are one of them, creating a flawless employment profile has become even more crucial in 2012. Resumes and interview skills are always of critical importance, but making an investment in your job references
Worrying about what your former boss may say to a prospective employer?
I worked for the same company for 20 years, I had numerous interviews and could not understand what was happening, I hired your firm to check and I was somehow deleted from the system, thus HR was saying I had never worked there.
Workplace bullying: it’s a hot topic in the media right now. Unfortunately, it is becoming more prevalent than ever before – tactics can range from the covert (behind-the-back sniping) to the blatant (public humiliation or even physical abuse). What’s more, with the advent and surge
Donna Edwards (not her real name) appeared to be at an employment “dead end”. Unemployed and seeking a new job, she had lost numerous promising job opportunities in her medical-related field even though her feedback from interviews had been stellar. Prospective employers would indicate the job
Jane was anxiously awaiting input on her application for a Restaurant Manager position at a local hotel. Her interviews had gone well, encouragement had been offered, and then…no callbacks of any kind from the hotel. When she called them for a status update, she was merely told that she was
