Remove Holidays Remove Interviewing Remove Resume
article thumbnail

Building Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace for a Stronger Future

Success

Reduce Bias in Resume Reviews and Interviews When reviewing resumes and throughout the screening process, Bala suggests “[removing] identifying information where possible to reduce bias.” Then, consider establishing a diverse interview panel. Introduce policies for honoring these cultural holidays or religious practices.

Holidays 257
article thumbnail

When Is the Best Time of Year to Job Hunt?

Success

This is because the fiscal year is coming to an end and people tend to take holiday breaks around this time. This can also mean you have less competition when applying since many job seekers might also be on holiday. Keep sending those resumes out. [If] If] you send [your resume] out at the end, they may not even consider you.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Laid-Off or Let Go? Here Are 7 Immediate Steps for Your Career, Finances and Personal Growth

Success

He consistently made it through successive rounds of rigorous interview processes only to receive an email informing him they had gone with another candidate. Update your online presence and resume My husband created a strong online presence and he polished his resume. On the day of the interview, focus on releasing tension.

Finance 144
article thumbnail

The September Surge Is Here: How Job Seekers Can Prepare to Land the Role

Success

You’ve optimized your resume. While statistically the start of the new year brings with it the hottest months to get hired, September is looking like a potential second choice, with employers heading into the holiday season, potentially needing more help and coming off the summer lull. Have your resume ready to go. Tramelle D.

Resume 261
article thumbnail

How to Find a Holiday Job with Long-Term Potential

Office Dynamics

It’s fairly common for holiday job seekers to try to turn their seasonal positions into long-term and even permanent work. While not all holiday jobs turn into permanent ones, some do, and if you’re hoping to turn a holiday position into your next career opportunity, these tips will help : Avoid Retail.

Holidays 100
article thumbnail

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie.

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 July, 2010 Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie® Award winner Lynn Holgate, an Executive Assistant at High Performance Technologies, Inc. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

2010 100
article thumbnail

When working isn't fun: Ho hum, ho hum, it's off to work I go.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. In this new age of not doing anything more than a quick spell check on documents, make sure you do not have any spelling mistakes in your resume. If you get an opportunity for an interview you may as well go and try it.