10 Things Not To Say During A Job Interview

collegecandy.com: When it comes time to start interviewing for the job of your dreams it can be totally intimidating. Knowing the fate of your career relies on how well you can talk about yourself and your skills to a vital individual can really run you for a loop.

Add This To Your Resume After Deleting Your “Objective” Statement

www.fastcompany.com: Since most resumes are written to cast a wide net, they basically just recite everything the writer has done, but this approach dilutes the all-important data density that makes your resume discoverable. In order for recruiters to find your resume in the vast databases they search through, you need to focus on a specific target job, then get the role’s relevant keywords front-and-center where ATS, or “applicant tracking systems,” will detect them.

Yes, You Need Informational Interviews. Here’s How To Land Them

www.fastcompany.com: “Are informational interviews not a thing anymore?” a reader asked me last week. “I’ve reached out to a few friends of friends about these, but I must be going about it in the wrong way, because I either don’t get a response or I find myself in an actual interview.”

You’re Better Than Buzzwords — Start Showing It

Official LinkedIn Blog: It's 2017: this could be the year to start something big. If you’ve thought about pursuing a new career direction or a challenge, you’re not alone — this week marks the busiest week of the year (so far) to update your LinkedIn profile and we want to help you start the year off right.

Looking For A Job? Cut These 5 Things From Your LinkedIn Profile Now

www.fastcompany.com: Keeping your LinkedIn profile updated is an essential part of a job search. It’s often the first resource recruiters and hiring managers turn to when they want to learn more about you. But because they have so many candidates to look through, their attention spans don’t last long. “LinkedIn Data shows you only have five to 10 seconds to impress a potential employer online,”

This Recruiter Shares The Questions The Smartest Job Candidates Asked

The future of business: “Do you have any questions for us?”

You’ll be asked it in almost any interview. And while you may be tempted to sit back and relax during this portion–while the recruiter’s put in the hot seat–that’s not actually in your best interest.

Why? Because this is your final chance to make an awesome impression.

How Do I Get Your Job?

TheatreArtLife: After a 15+ year career primarily working in large scale events, I often get asked ‘How do I get your job?’ by everyone from long term industry workers to recent graduates. It really is the most asked question after I explain why I lived out of a suitcase in about 15 different countries for the past 10 years. It is not an easy one to answer.

It’s OK to Brag on Your Resume, Just Do It Right

lifehacker.com: Your resume is often the first impression recruiters have of you, so making sure you get the good side of your career in the picture is critical. If you’re not having any luck impressing your potential employers, it might be that your resume is missing some critical information that would help you stand out in a sea of also-rans. According to Fast Company, the mistakes most people make on their resume can be easily rectified with a few edits, a dash of braggadocio, and even a new font.

HDYGTFAJ : Scott Gerwitz

Guild of Scenic Artists: We all start somewhere. We’re going to hear from the people who kept at it, and wound up somewhere unexpected and awesome. In this interview, we’re hearing some of that wisdom from Scott Gerwitz.

Scott was my first “real” Charge Artist right out of college, when I was lucky enough to be his intern at Steppenwolf  Theatre in
the spring of 2000.  Right or wrong, he encouraged me to go back to
school and learn more about this crazy world called Scenic Art. He
continued on in his winding career path from theatre, a bit of teaching,
and then into TV with the Oprah Winfrey Show. He now works as a
USA 829 Union Scenic Artist, and in-demand muralist and sign painter.
We were able to sit down and chat when he traveled to Minneapolis for a
mural job.

What to Say When an Interviewer Wants You to Talk About Yourself

lifehacker.com: Job interviews are notoriously stressful. While you can’t really prep for every single question an interviewer is going to hit you with, there are a few questions you can prepare yourself for that will likely set the tone for the remainder of that hour-long interview. The first question someone is likely to ask you: “Tell Me About Yourself.”

17 Important Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Job Offer

business.tutsplus.com: To some applicants, the lure of receiving a monthly salary after months of job hunting is so irresistible they sign the first offer they get.

Maybe they already know the offered compensation package, maybe knowing their basic salary is going to be bigger than what they received previously was enough.

But money isn’t the only item you’re agreeing to when you accept a job offer.

Forget LinkedIn, It May be Time to Find a Job on Facebook

Big Think: In a potentially game-changing tweak to the world's largest social network, Facebook is now allowing employers to post job openings directly to the site in the United States and Canada. While some companies had been using their pages to post openings, Facebook is now making a dedicated spot for those looking for work and those in need of workers to better find each other.

How to Make a Professional Resume in Google Docs

business.tutsplus.com: The internet is full of resume templates, ranging from free to professional templates with both ugly and great ones in each category. While there are also templates for Google Docs available, there is no better feeling than creating something from scratch and on your own.

Regardless of what you may have heard, Google Docs has plenty of features to make beautiful, modern documents with. It's the perfect too to use to build your next resume with.

How to Make Your Resume Website More Interactive

business.tutsplus.com: When you set out to build a website for your resume, one of the primary goals is to stand out among your peers and get noticed. With so many websites created on a daily basis, it’s tough to beat the competition.

But, there is a way to make your website more memorable and add personality to your brand. The quickest way to do that is to make your resume website more interactive.

This Is What Recruiters Look For On Your LinkedIn Profile

Fast Company | Business + Innovation: When you’re looking for a job, your LinkedIn profile is a 24/7 information resource for the recruiters who are looking for talent. In fact, in the Jobvite 2016 Recruiter Nation Report, 87% of recruiters find LinkedIn most effective when vetting candidates during the hiring process.

But what really catches a recruiter’s eye when they’re scrolling through your profile?

What Should You Include on Your Personal Resume Website?

business.tutsplus.com: Whether you are a fresh college graduate, a seasoned manager looking for a new position, or a freelancer wanting to land your first few clients, there is one thing you must have: a great personal resume website. Aside from highlighting your skills, a personal website will help you get noticed and stand out online.

Submitting Like A Man: Am I Man Enough?

HowlRound: In order to launch Submitting Like A Man and begin resubmitting my scripts as a dude, one of the first things I had to do was create my alternate male self, who we’ll call Max. Max isn’t the real name I’m using, but I can’t blow his cover and reveal the actual pseudonym; the only person who knows it is my partner of eight years, and that’s because he’s the one who came up with it.

4 Tips for Writing a Thank You Note After an Interview

culturefit.com: You have just finished a job interview you believe will be a perfect fit professionally. Now it’s time to sit back and wait for the phone call stating you’ve been chosen over all other candidates for the position. It’s that simple, right? Wrong. You can’t afford to be one of those individuals who believe once the interview is over, your job is done. You still have one more powerful and essential tool to use to strengthen your chances of landing that position. It’s the ‘thank you’ letter! Oddly, only 20% of job seekers use this tool. Why is this significant?

Georgia's Film Industry Faces Major Film Crew Shortage

www.projectcasting.com: According to the report, producers were asked last year about the number and quality of Georgia’s film and TV workers. About 50% of producers were unable to hire all the workers they needed to work on their productions locally.

Backstage Launches New Talent Database

Backstage: Backstage has launched a brand-new Talent Database to help casting directors and content creators find talent for their projects. Agents and managers can also use the system to scout for talent to represent.