by Jan OBrien | Oct 6, 2020 | News You Can Use
In these uncertain times I hope you’re doing well! Working from home, social distancing, kids doing online schooling, sheltering at home or lockdown – whatever is going on with you, it’s a lot to deal with. While we hope and pray that this will all turn out ok, it’s...
by Jan OBrien | Jul 20, 2020 | News You Can Use, Resume Advice
“What a great resume!” – Music to your ears, right? What’s the secret to success with your resume? Start with the Summary: 1 paragraph, supported by a couple bullets, that tells a concise story about you, contains your top 5 keywords and has 2 or 3 supporting bullets....
by Jan OBrien | Dec 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
Thanks to you all for the most successful year I’ve had to date! With your kind recommendations, we’ve added almost 100 new friends and clients and YOU ALL are the reason I’m successful. Keep the notes coming – I’m so excited when I...
by Jan OBrien | Oct 30, 2019 | News You Can Use
As part of my service to you, I do extensive research on the latest in resume trends and separating the legit info from the fads. Here’s the latest in emerging trends for Sr. Execs: Show your IT strengths. The non-IT exec can no longer be non-techy. Marketing execs...
by Jan OBrien | Jul 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
A better way to say it… The thought leaders, pundits, commentators, and other experts in my world are putting forth a theory that rock star, guru and ninja are getting worn out and tired, becoming passé, old fashioned and can date you. Might be true, and I think...
by Jan OBrien | Aug 8, 2018 | News You Can Use, Resume Advice
Hope you’re enjoying the summer! Do you know someone who needs to update their resume and been putting it off? Writing a resume is not fun. Well, it is for me, but that’s what I do. Despite evolving job search tactics, the traditional resume remains one of the most...
by Jan OBrien | Jun 5, 2018 | News You Can Use
If you submit your resume through an ATS, (applicant tracking system – a lot of companies use them), you have less than 30% chance of a human seeing it. Most employers use applicant tracking software that breaks your resume down and maps it into the ATS database and...
by Jan OBrien | Apr 6, 2018 | Resume Advice
I’ve been asked this question a lot. Do you only do technical resumes? The answer is yes and no. I started out thinking I would be working mostly with engineers and PMs in the technology space where I’d spent most of my recruiting career. Hence, the name...
by Jan OBrien | Jan 8, 2018 | News You Can Use
This is a reprint from a recent article on LinkedIn. This is exactly the same conversation I have with whoever I’m working with, about interviewing and what a hiring manager is looking for. I couldn’t have said it better myself. ~jan Published on Published...
by Jan OBrien | Sep 17, 2017 | News You Can Use
A Short & Easy Initial LinkedIn Marketing plan Wanted to share the initial LinkedIn Marketing Plan that I’ve developed. It’s a series of timed messages, articles, notes and your comments on things you see in LinkedIn. It’s easy to do, and easy to maintain. The...
