10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INTERVIEWERS via www.interviewexpertacademy.com

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When I was interviewing for jobs, I was always fascinated what the interviewer would be like.

  • Would I like them?
  • Would I get along with them?
  • How would they run the interview?
  • What sort of questions would they ask?

I’ve met many different types of interviewers over the years. They do come in all shapes and sizes with the personalities to match too.

Types of Interviewers

I’ve met:

  • Timid interviewers
  • Confident interviewers
  • Arrogant interviewers
  • Aggressive interviewers
  • Interviewers who wouldn’t listen
  • Interviewers who only asked a few questions

I’ve met quite a few.

And yet somehow we are fearful of them. They are in control of a process. A process that will either open a door to a job or have it closed firmly in our faces.

We often spend a lot of time thinking and talking about what we as interviewee should or shouldn’t do. Seldom do we think about an interviewer.

Interviewers – 10 Things

There are 10 things you need to know about interviewers:

1.    Training – most interviewers have never been formally trained. Instead they’ve either watched other people conduct interviews or read a book or article.

2.    CV/Resume – there’s a good chance that they’ve not read or fully read your CV/Resume ahead of the interview.

I know, all that work you put into it. But they are busy and are often running late between meetings, or just can’t be bothered.

Yes interviewers ‘wing it’ too. You’ll need to showcase your skills, experience and knowledge.

3.    First Impressions – yes, no matter what someone says, they are judging you from moment one.  From that moment on they are either trying to reinforce that opinion or disprove it.

4.    Best Person – as interviewers we’re looking for the right person to fill the job.

Interviewers hope that each candidate they see will be the one.

It’s up to you as the interviewee to show that you’re the best person for the job. If you leave the interviewer with questions, there’s a good chance they’ll wait to see who else comes along.

5.    Questions – don’t expect an interviewer to come up with anything different to that of an interviewer in another company.

Most use exactly the same questions as any other interviewer. Therefore you can do a lot of preparation in advance. Here’s a link to the 21 Most Common Interview Questions.

6.    Unsure – I know this sounds odd, but I’ve experienced interviewers who don’t know what they want in a candidate. They say they know, but when pushed they don’t.

7.    Preparation – interviewers like to see that you’ve come prepared.

That you’re ready for the interview. Ready to show that you’re the best candidate. Ready to show that you know about them and their organization.

8.    Bad Hires – it happens. An interview seems to go well, but then when the person starts it doesn’t go according to plan.

That happened to me with Paula. She came across well in the interview only for it to start to fall apart from day 1.

This then makes an interviewer even more cautious about making the right hire next time.

We all hate making a bad hire. It costs not only money but all that time spent interviewing has gone to waste.

9.    Perception – it all comes down to how an interviewer perceives you.

You can have multiple interviewers in the room and they can all come out with different impressions of you. And that’s when they’ve asked the same questions and listened to the same answers.

So make sure you address each and every interviewer. Validate that you’ve answered their questions and ask whether they need any more information.

10. Rejection – most interviewers don’t like giving feedback.

They’ll find some way of getting someone else to do it for them. So don’t be surprised if you don’t get any feedback in an interview.

I used to be like that.

I would give feedback to the HR contact or the recruitment agent. I remember on one occasion giving feedback to the recruitment agent only for them to say ‘Well, I can’t tell them that’. I said ‘Why not?’ He said ‘It’s not my job to provide feedback, only to get them a job’.

What chance would the candidate have if no one gave them feedback?

It was a valuable lesson for me. Since that day I’ve given feedback to every interviewee. Sometimes when they don’t want it. But without it how can they expect to improve.

So next time you’re heading into an interview, take a moment and think about the interviewer.

Senior Accountant – 2 Openings – Centrally located in Houston, Texas

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Our client has been in business for almost 100 years! They are adding two Senior Accountants to their team. The company offers great benefits and a flexible work schedule…outside of month end close of course! If you have general accounting experience and love closing the books, but would love to get your hands on special projects and exposure to other areas of accounting, this may be for you!!!!!

Responsibilities: 

  • Financial accounting for the month-end closing process
  • Perform balance sheet accounts reconciliation
  • Prepare various month-end journal entries
  • Analyze general ledger accounts
  • Maintain analysis & reports
  • Investigate and report on balance sheet and P&L issues as needed
  • Special projects
  • Ad hoc Analysis

Requirements:

  • Accounting Degree
  • Month end close experience (at least 3 years)

Other:

  • Go-getter attitude
  • Someone who is eager to learn!!!!

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Time for your 60-day checkup

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Time for your 60-day checkup

With January and February officially behind us, it’s time for your 60-day checkup. Are you upholding your New Year’s Resolution? Have you started it? Did you utter the word “no” under your breath just now? That’s ok! It’s not too late to get back on track.

Resolutions have a horrible reputation for being broken— but your career goals should never be compromised. Here are 5 key steps that will help you accomplish your goals before you know it:

Be Specific

A common dilemma that we face is making our resolutions too vague. For example, saying “I want to network more” is simply too broad since there isn’t a way to measure your success rate. Instead you could say, “I would like to add 100 people to my LinkedIn profile” or “I would like to attend 2 networking events a month”. Not only are these specific goals, they are measurable as well.

Set manageable/ monthly goals

Once you set specific goals, you need to determine how manageable they will be. Setting your sights high is great, but doing so can leave you questioning where to begin. If you find yourself in this position, you may want to break your goals down into smaller objectives. This helps you create a game plan and a timeline, which will help you reach success.

Consider adding 100 people to your LinkedIn network—that would be extremely overwhelming when tackled all at once. However, when you break that number down and connect with a few people each week, it’s not as intimidating.

Make the time

It’s one thing to say you’ll do something, and it’s another to actually do it. It’s easy enough to push it off until tomorrow or the next day, but next thing you know you’ll be caught in a vicious cycle of continuously postponing your goals. Why is that? We don’t make the time!

If you want to reach your goals, then you have to dedicate the time to work towards them. Allot time on your calendar to work on your resolutions each week and stick to that schedule.

Be accountable

Share your goals—keeping them to yourself won’t do you any good. Your friends and family are a vital resource to you and they shouldn’t be overlooked. They’ll not only help you stick to your schedule, but they will hold you accountable. If you happen to hit a roadblock, they’ll be there to tell you “it’s ok” and help you get back on track. If you crush one of your goals, they’ll be there to celebrate! This support system is exactly what you need to push yourself a little harder, and to hold yourself to a higher standard when it comes to accomplishing your goals.

Be patient

It’s a resolution for a reason. You won’t accomplish your goals overnight, but that doesn’t mean you won’t make progress every day. Focus on tackling one objective at a time, and stay positive. Be patient—good things take time, and they will be well worth the wait.

Are you looking for your next accounting or finance role? We are here to help! Contact on of our expert recruiters to help you in your job search- find the closest CFS location to you here.

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KEEP TRACK OF YOUR JOB SEARCH THE ONE SIMPLE POWERFUL TIP

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When I was in the job market recently, I realized that I had to market myself as widely as possible.

I had to think of myself as a product, like something you see on a TV ad, a press ad etc. If I did then I’d increase my chances of getting a job as quickly as possible.

Routes to the Job Market

As part of making sure I covered every angle, it meant:

  • Using my network of contacts
  • Establish which recruitment consultants were the right ones to use
  • Following and engaging with users on Social Media
  • Researching potential companies that I wanted to work for
  • Identifying relevant jobs and crafting an application
  • Following up on all conversations, opportunities and actions

The task was large. It was a lot of effort. But it’s an effort that you have to go through to ensure that you have left no stone unturned in finding your next role.

Keeping a Record

That means that you need to remember:

  • What you’ve done
  • Who you’ve spoken to
  • What you said
  • What they said
  • The actions
  • Who you applied to
  • When the closing date was
  • When you’ll hear back
  • Follow up dates
  • etc…

There is no way, unless you’ve got a photographic memory – which I don’t have – that you’ll remember everything. No way.

A Simple Way Forward

So to help me, I created what became known as my Job Search Logbook (free download available at bottom of article). This became my one stop resource for everything that I was doing with my job search.

I recommend that you create one, so that you have everything in one place.

Our memories can play tricks on us. Sometimes the people we speak with won’t always remember what they said. Therefore, get into the habit of recording your conversation immediately once it has finished – before moving onto the next one.

So What To Do?

There are a couple of options you can take. The easiest, and the one I chose, is to use a spreadsheet, such as Microsoft Excel or Apple Numbers. I used Excel.

Using a spreadsheet gives you flexibility to add and delete rows, and adapt to your needs. If you can, use a spreadsheet.

The other option is to use a journal or notebook that you can record the information I detail below.

Job Search Logbook

My Job Search Logbook had 3 tabs in the spreadsheet:

  1. Contacts
  2. Conversations
  3. Opportunities

 

1. Contacts

I recorded all my Contacts in this tab. I included their name, company, email address and phone numbers. Plus I included any relevant notes and information that I might find useful.

2. Conversations

The Conversations tab became the hub for all my activity. When I’d had a useful conversation with a contact that I felt was important, I recorded it here. I included:

  • Who I’d spoken to
  • Their company
  • The date, summary of the conversation, actions and follow up date.

 

I also included their telephone numbers and email address. That way I didn’t have to revert back to the contacts tab every time I needed to speak with them.

3. Opportunities

This tab included details of every role that I’d applied for or was applying for. I listed who the contact was e.g. recruitment consultant or company contact and whether I’d used a job board to apply e.g. LinkedIn.

I then detailed the actions I’d taken plus any follow ups.

 

Easy to Review

I had in one file everything related to my job search. It made it easy to review my previous conversations, the actions plus what I needed to do next.

This is a simple technique you can apply to your job search and one that will keep you on top of everything you do.

I’m a goal oriented person, so each day I’d look at my Job Search Logbook, and think I have to do more. I’ve got to add to this list. What else can I do?

The Job Search Logbook kept me focused. It can keep you focused on marketing yourself as widely as possible. But most importantly it’s a record of everything you’re either doing or done.

Tip – don’t delete it once you’ve got a new job. Keep it safe as when you’re looking for your next role it’s worth while going back to it as a potential resource.

To get your own copy of the Job Search Logbook (Excel format), enter your details below. The download will begin immediately.

Nonprofit Accountant – Downtown

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The Accountant will support the Controller with general accounting services and accounts receivable processes. This includes Month-end, bank reconciliation, cash receipt recording, preparation of audit schedules and collection activities. This is a broad role with broad responsibilities. There is potential for growth within the department and this role will see direct exposure to the CFO & Controller.

  • 47-55K range (cannot stretch above 55K)
  • 2 to 3 years experience
  • Non-profit experience is a plus
  • Sound communication skills
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel required
  • Bachelor’s in accounting required

Hot Accounting and Finance Job Openings – Houston – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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Nonprofit Staff Accountant – Houston – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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Are you passionate about the nonprofit community? Are you eager to learn? Do you love to ask questions? Do you want to learn about the operations of a non profit? Then you may be the perfect fit for this Non Profit Staff Accountant role!

***Will transfer H1B Visa****

Overview

  • Assists with Month End Close
  • Prepare various general ledger account reconciliations and variance explanations
  • Assist with quarter end review and annual audit schedules
  • Verifies and posts details of transactions to computer systems, spreadsheets and databases.
  • Prepares deposits, checks, reports and other records and reviews them
  • Reconciles accounts and recommends resolution for discrepancies
  • Prepares journal entries Responds to inquiries from vendors
  • Acts as back up for CFO, Assistant Director of Accounting, and Database Coordinator
  • Communicates effectively in both written and verbal
  • Uses initiative and flexibility in making decisions

Requirements

  • Degree in Accounting from accredited four year college or university
  • 1 to 2 years general accounting experience
  • Basic knowledge of commonly-used accounting principles, practices and procedures
  • Ability to work with a diverse population
  • Ability to process work with accuracy
  • Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to work with limited supervision and to make appropriate decisions

Benefits

  • 100% medical paid for employee
  • 100K life insurance paid for employee
  • 4.5% match on 401K
  • Over 3 weeks of Vacation / PTO
  • Tuition reimbursement

Senior Accountant – Downtown – Private Equity Backed!

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Are you ready to get out of public accounting? Would you like the opportunity to work with a PE backed company that has grown from 25M to 75M in less than two years? Would you like to be part of future acquisitions? If you are looking for a “non routine” job then email me at dlemaire@cfstaffing.com. This is an amazing opportunity to be part of a high growth PE backed deal that not many Auditors get the chance to see so early in their career You will truly have the opportunity to “make your mark” and be one of the first of many growth hires!!!!!!

P.S. – if you are looking for a job description this role is not for you. This is a fast paced environment where things change all the time and you will have a lot of projects assigned to you.

P.S.S – if you want to learn a lot and possibly move up the chain fast email me now at:

dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

 

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Top 10 Things to Do When Leaving a Job via Career Find – Leading You To New Heights yourcareerfind.com

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Rachel Schneider, CPC

Principal Career Coach

281-816-6400 x122

rachel@yourcareerfind.com 

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Top 10 Things to Do When Leaving a Job

At some point, most people will quit a job and move on to other employment.

A recent report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicated that almost 3 million workers voluntarily left their positions this past August.

If you are planning to join the ranks of those leaving their current position there are a few things you need to do to make sure you have preserved relationships and have a smooth transition to your next job.

resignation

Top 10 Things to Do

These items apply to most employees, there are exceptions.  Review the list and make sure you’ve got it covered ahead of time.

1. Wait till new job is confirmed.

If going to other employment, make sure you have the job.   Don’t rush into a resignation before the other job is a done deal and you have official confirmation.

2. Don’t quit without a plan.

If you are thinking of quitting without a new job, assess your alternatives and explore some options first. It is easier to find another job when you are employed.

3. Make a budget. 

Estimate how long your savings will last if you will be out of work for a while. If going to another job it may be a lapse until you start receiving a paycheck from the new company.  Planning for these expenses makes things less stressful.

4. Make a list of what you do on the job. 

Create a running list of your accomplishments so you can document them as concretely as possible.

5. Update your resume and LinkedIn. 

Keep your resume and LinkedIn profile up-to-date.  This will be helpful if you are searching for a job or if your new employer checks out the information when considering what tasks to assign to you.

6. Save work samples.

Transfer some non-proprietary samples of your work and documents that may be helpful in future jobs to your home computer or personal email.  Some organizations will escort you to your office to box up personal items and cut off your computer access when you tell them you’re leaving.

7. Remove any personal files from your work computer. 

Delete them from your computer prior to turning in your resignation.  This includes personal emails etc.

8. Write your resignation letter. 

Be kind and gracious.  The way you handle your resignation will have an impact on how your manager feels about you after you’re gone (and when giving references in the future). Don’t burn bridges.

9. Provide recommendations. 

Compose LinkedIn and/or written recommendations for supervisors, colleagues, and any employees who worked for you. Do this without being asked.

10. Say Thank You.

A thank you for all the experiences and opportunities you have had in your current position goes a long way. Be kind and polite.  Now is not the time to badmouth anyone.  It is also not the time to gloat about moving on to greener pastures.

Bonus:   Help make the transition go well. 

Meet with your supervisor and offer to do anything possible to help fill the void created by your departure.  Ask for input from your supervisor regarding the priorities for your final days.  Your professionalism during your final days of employment will be remembered.

These steps will help you prepare to leave and preserve relationships.  You never know when your paths may cross again.  Good luck as you transition to your next career steps.

Contact Me

If you or someone you know wants to create a solid, reliable resume and plan that differentiates you from the competition and helps you rise to the top of the stack, please contact Career Coach Rachel Schneider for a consultation.  Working with her will help you yield job opportunities and get to where you strive to professionally be.

 

Rachel Schneider, CPC

Principal Career Coach

281-816-6400 x122

rachel@yourcareerfind.com 

www.yourcareerfind.com 

Staff Internal Auditor for Top 100 Houston Company! dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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Come be part of an amazing team and a top 100 Houston employer! Benefits rich company with great travel destinations like Miami and DC! Travel is 3 to 4 days a week (approx. 20 weeks) out of the year. That includes local Houston travel. This company knows how to work hard, but have fun as well.

Overview: 

  • Perform audit procedures as defined by the Department’s onsite audit programs for all owned or managed properties on a rotating basis and as assigned by the Internal Audit Senior.
  • Meet with onsite management to review property audit results and obtain management responses.
  • Complete and submit test results documented in predefined workpapers to Internal Audit Senior and clearing all review comments.
  • Prepare the initial draft management report within the required time frame and submitting to Internal Audit Senior and clearing all review comments.
  • Responsible for all other onsite property audit procedures as assigned by the department’s management.
  • Understand and evaluate internal controls related to assigned SOX areas.
  • Identify control deficiencies and make recommendations to management for improvement.
  • Perform significant SOX control testing, preparing workpapers, and submitting those workpapers for review and clearing comments.
  • Responsible for performing onsite construction type audits and reporting results to management.
  • Perform audit procedures and special projects as assigned by department management during non-SOX testing periods.
  • Responsible for meeting strict time deadlines and Internal Audit Plan criteria.
  • Requires excellent organization, ability to self-manage, meet time deadlines, and excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels of staff and management.
  • Expectation is to be actively pursuing passing CPA exam.

Requirements:

  • 1-2 years audit and industry experience
  • Expectation is to be actively pursuing passing CPA exam or be eligible to sit. 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

21 words to never include in your resume

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Article originally published on Glassdoor
We have all heard the saying, “You’ll never get a second chance to make a first impression.” This is perhaps most true when it comes to a job resume. While many companies use screening software to initially evaluate a candidate’s resume, recruiters are largely the first people you must impress.
“The language or content of a resume can definitely tank a job seeker’s chances of landing their dream job,” says Jamie Hichens, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Glassdoor. “You have a limited amount of time to catch a recruiter or hiring manager’s eye – use it wisely.”
Filling precious resume space with verbose language or overused buzzwords can certainly backfire. Therefore, we tapped a group of HR and resume experts to give us the inside scoop on the 21 words and terms to never include in your resume. Scan your CV to make sure you’re not guilty of including these red-flagged terms:
1. Unemployed
“Your employment dates already show if you’re unemployed – you don’t need to highlight it,” says Hichens.
2. Hardworking or Hard worker
“We hope you are a hardworking individual who shows up to work on time and is self-motivated, but you don’t need to call it out,” she adds.
3. “Ambicious”
“Misspelled words [like this one] should never appear on your resume,” says Elizabeth Harrison, Client Services Manager and Senior Recruitment Partner at Decision Toolbox. “Read your resume numerous times, print it and take a pen to it and have someone else read it. One misspelled word can completely eliminate an otherwise strong candidate from consideration because it demonstrates lack of attention to detail.”
4. Microsoft Office
“Popular resume templates and HR pros prompt job seekers to include a list of strategic skills on their resume,” says Glassdoor expert Eileen Meyer. “From Java to Final Cut Pro, speaking Arabic to spearheading 150% growth, be sure to include not only the relevant skills that make you a perfect fit for the role, but also the skills that make you stand out. Take note, command of Microsoft Office is not a skill. It’s a given.”
5. Objective
“Is your career trajectory pretty straightforward and lacking major gaps between jobs? Then you probably don’t need an objective statement,” contends Glassdoor writer Caroline Gray. “If your resume is self-explanatory, there’s no need to take up valuable space with anything that’s redundant. Also, if you’re submitting a cover letter with your resume, that should be more than sufficient in addressing your objective for your application.
6. Synergy
“Words like ‘synergy’ and ‘wheelhouse’ are completely overused lingo,” insists Hichens. Steer clear.
7. Reference Available Upon Request
Having “references upon request” at the bottom of your resume is a sign that a candidate is overeager. If a recruiter wants to call to know more about you, they will reach out directly. There is no need to point out the obvious. As one HR expert said, “everyone assumes we want references, but honestly, we can ask.”
8. I, She, He, Him, Her
“Talking in 1st or 3rd person reads weird – did someone write your resume for you? Just state the facts,” says Hichens. For example write, “Led a team of 4” not “I led a team of four people” or “Jamie led a team.”
9. Rockstar
“It’s been overused in the last five years,” insists Jennifer Bensusen, Technology Lead and Senior Recruitment Partner at national recruiting firm Decision Toolbox.  “Unless you are truly a singing superstar, applying for a wedding singer or entertainer role that is!”
10. Dabbled
Bensusen says do not use “technology or systems you have touched or were exposed to but really don’t know.”  For example, stay away from sentences like, “… a Software Engineer who dabbled with Python in college seven years ago but has been developing in .NET professionally since.” In this case, don’t add Python to your resume if you’re not a pro.
11. On Time
Again, a candidate being on time is an expectation. “[Instead] craft a well thought out, concise resume with interesting content on accomplishments, KPI success or significant highlights with bullets on what you did,” advises Bensusen. “Did you create efficiencies that saved the company big bucks?  Did you hire a stellar team that accomplished world peace?”
12. Expert
“Stay away from the word expert, unless you truly are,” says Bensusen.  Otherwise, “be prepared to be peppered with questions regarding your expertise.”
13. Can’t or Won’t
Negative words should not be included in a resume. “Resumes should demonstrate what you can do and not what you can not do,” says Harrison.
14. Unnecessary personal information
Harrison advises that your “date of birth, family status, personal interests etc. should be avoided on a resume. These items do not pertain to the qualifications of an individual for a position.”
15. “I know HTML, Photoshop…”
“Skills are the most common resume lies,” writes Heather Huhman, career expert, experienced hiring manager, and founder & president of Come Recommended.  “Although you may think that having every skill listed in the job description will get you the internship, that’s not always true. Telling the truth about your skills can set you up for success in your internship. You can still land the internship by being honest, and can gain valuable training and learning experiences on the job.”
16. Hobbies
“Content that does not relate to the job and does not address what qualifications a candidate has for a job can absolutely eliminate a candidate who may have accomplished many of the tasks that job is looking for, but was not articulated in the resume,” adds Harrison.
17. Generalizations
“Substantiate your accomplishments with numbers,” says Nicole Cox, Chief Recruitment Officer at Decision Toolbox. Some recruiters prefer to see actual numbers (such as “cut manufacturing costs by $500,000”), while others prefer percentages (“cut manufacturing costs by 15 percent”). Either way, provide enough context to show the impact. If your objective was to cut manufacturing costs by 10 percent, make it clear that you exceeded the goal.
18. Accomplished
Instead of saying you are accomplished, show it. “Accomplishments are currency when it comes to resumes,” advises Anish Majumdar, CEO of ResumeOrbit.com. “The more you have, and the more applicable they are to the job you want, the greater your perceived worth. This can have a big impact not just on whether you receive an interview, but how much you’re ultimately offered. Front-load the accomplishment, then describe how it was achieved. For example, ‘Improved customer satisfaction 30% within 9 months through re-engineering support processes and introducing new training materials to staff.’”
19. Stay-at-home Mom
Like personal information, do not feel obligated to explain gaps in your resume. “Personal information about age, relationships or children can expose you to discrimination,” warns Cox. “Employers aren’t allowed to ask for that kind of information, and you shouldn’t offer.” However, if you’d like to address a gap because you are re-entering the workforce, Cox says, “You can be creative, such as putting Domestic CEO as the title and listing ‘Successfully managed procurement, budgets and scheduling.’”
20. Responsible for…
“Often, careerists will write, ‘Responsible for’ at the beginning of a statement where a more powerful lead-in would energize; e.g., instead of, “Seasoned sales management executive …,” write, ‘Regional Sales Manager for Largest Revenue-Generating Area, exceeding competitors by 25-55% in revenue growth, year-over-year’,” says master resume writer Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter. “In other words, strengthen the story through muscular verbiage and results. Lead with strength and energy.”
21. Results-oriented
“While many other words are misused or diluted by overuse, these are the weakest and most abused,” says Barrett-Poindexter. “If your resume language or content is weak, unfocused and/or rambling, you can obliterate your chances of landing that dream role.”
Have questions about your resume? We want to hear them! Comment below or contact one of our expert recruiters today! Find the closest CFS location to you here.
Read the original article published on Glassdoor.