How to write an effective résumé

July 22nd, 2010

If you are applying for a job at Border Stylo, you might be interested in this blog post. I want to thank Ray Schneider, our HR Director, for his help with it.

First of all, let’s clear something up: A résumé is a tool to get a phone call, period. It’s not a diary or a list of every single thing you’ve ever done. There are many different opinions on how to write one. The truth is that there is not a single right answer on how to do it. However, there are some tips that might help you write yours in a more effective way. Here you have a list of some recommendations and some things that you should avoid doing.

The 12 Steps

July 15th, 2010

We’ve all heard of the “12 Steps” that are recommended for people with addictive behavior. Well, these days the somewhat bleak economic outlook (although there are signs it may be improving) would be enough to drive anyone to pull out those “12 Steps” in order to stay on the right path. That got me thinking… what are the 12 Steps that people should think about as they navigate the muddy job market during these troubling times? All of the normal preparation and intensity of looking for a job, having a great interview and how to handle “follow-up” is now 10 times more critical with the marketplace being so congested. There are great candidates on the market who would not normally be looking for a job due the numerous layoffs we’ve been hearing about in the news the last two years. It’s enough to drive anyone crazy. Have no fear – there is now the “12 Steps to Finding a Job in a Down Economy”.