by Jan OBrien | Jan 22, 2017 | Resume Advice
Your top 8 questions Lazlo Block, VP People Operations, Google Jan 26, 2015 I was blown away that my first article got over 2 million views. I’ve always been passionate about helping people find good jobs. But my advice in “The Biggest Mistakes I See on...
by Jan OBrien | Aug 11, 2016 | Recruiter Advice
Today I received a random Connect request from somebody I didn’t know. I’m ok with people I don’t know pinging me. I’m a technical recruiter and resume writer, people are my business. I ping a lot of people myself. When Jane sent through her note, it aggravated me...
by Jan OBrien | Mar 23, 2016 | News You Can Use
If Twitter has taught us anything, it’s that “short and to the point” is effective. Can you say it in 140 characters? In the old days, we called this catalog copy. I used to write sales blurbs for big print catalogs and usually only had 15-20 words and 1×2”...
by Jan OBrien | Dec 16, 2015 | News You Can Use, Resume Advice
If you’re tired of hearing about building Your Brand, I understand. It’s a tiresome buzzword concept. But tending to the Story of You – your accomplishments and career highlights – in LinkedIn is truly one of the most powerful tools you have to maintain or increase...
by Jan OBrien | Sep 29, 2015 | News You Can Use, Resume Advice
Have you seen these phrases? Or used them? Strategic visionary with significant experience in senior-level roles. Motivated executive with deep background leading cross-functional teams OR, worst ever …. Results-oriented professional with a bottom-line orientation –...
