Daily Archives: July 7, 2009

How to Ensure Your Resume is Written to Come Up in Key Word Searches

July 7, 2009 – 7:13 am

A well written and concise resume is essential to engage the reader. Because of the quantity of the resumes employers receive, technology is increasingly playing a greater role in the recruitment process, with larger recruitment agencies and HR departments using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to undertake the initial screening and culling of job applications.
This ATS [...]

By Kelly Magowan | Posted in Executive Career Services & Coaching, Information of Interest, Job Boards & Job Hunting, Recruitment, Resume Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (9)

Salary Negotiation – The Pros & Cons of Having a Recruiter Negotiate On Your Behalf

July 7, 2009 – 12:16 am

We have all had mixed experiences when it comes to dealing with recruitment agencies and search firms; from the exceptionally helpful to the time wasters.
When registering with a search firm or recruitment agency, it is important to understand their role in the process, which often differs from what most people who don’t work in the [...]

By Kelly Magowan | Posted in Executive Career Services & Coaching, Job Boards & Job Hunting, Recruitment, Recruitment Agencies & Search Firms, Salary & Negotiation | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (1)