Top 5 Questions to Prepare For to Nail Your Next Interview

Nail your interview- Top 5 Questions You Need to Answer Part 3: “Will you tell me a little about yourself?” Read Part One. Read Part Two.  Today, as we continue in our series on how to go about nailing your next job interview, we will share our wealth of knowledge taken from a variety of hiring managers. There is a short list of questions that can be guaranteed to make it into the discussion at your next job interview, and we’re here to help you sail through the experience with confidence. “Tell me a little about yourself.” Sounds pretty basic, right? No research is needed. You’ve got an abundance of experience to chat about and years of life to unfold before the employer sitting in front of you. But….hold that thought. Although your employer wants to know about you, there is [...]

Top 5 Questions to Prepare For to Nail Your Next Interview2023-08-01T08:15:12-05:00

Prepare for these Top 5 Questions to Nail Your Next Interview

Nail your interview- Top 5 Questions You Need to Answer Part 2: “What Is Your Biggest Weakness?” This is Part Two of a Five-Part Series Read Part One here. As discussed in Part One, we have listened to and learned from many hiring managers and other decision-makers how to best prepare a candidate for a job interview. This week brings us to Part 2 of the series, Prepare for these Top 5 Questions to Nail Your Next Interview, addressing the second of our Top 5 questions: “What is Your Biggest Weakness?” This is a question that rarely goes unspoken at job interviews across the board. It doesn’t matter if you’re applying to become a secretary or a CEO, addressing the issue of your greatest weaknesses is still a very common question. It is also one that needs to be given ample [...]

Prepare for these Top 5 Questions to Nail Your Next Interview2023-07-10T10:27:59-05:00

Don’t Settle in Your Job Search, You Are More Qualified Than You Think!

Do you find yourself ready to give up on the job search? Are you ready to settle for the job that is your last choice? Don’t lose heart! You have worked too hard to get this far, and you owe it to yourself to keep fighting for the job you want, the job you deserve. In her article, “You Are More Qualified Than You Think!” LinkedIn writer Liz Ryan shares her personal experience with job descriptions, proper qualifications, and why, in the end, it doesn’t matter. Don't settle in your job search, and don't drink the lemonade! Ryan writes, “In the business, we drink a lot of toxic lemonade. We hear a lot of things that are not true, and we start to believe them. We think we can't apply for a job unless we have all the qualifications and Essential [...]

Don’t Settle in Your Job Search, You Are More Qualified Than You Think!2023-06-06T12:27:11-05:00

Creating a Powerful Sales Resume

Creating a Sales Resume- Three Important Tips No single approach to resume writing fits all industries. A decision maker for a financial position is looking for vastly different content than what is sought for a marketing, legal, or sales opportunity. Platinum Resumes specializes in that latter category, as sales professionals often seek better compensation and are highly competitive--making a professionally written resume a vital tool for success. Here are a few tips we employ and suggest when creating a sales resume: Numbers are key! An employer wants to know quantitatively what you have done for other companies. Dollar amounts sold, percentage of quotas, percentage change year to year, the performance of teams you have led, the specific success of a campaign, etc. Remember to include ways you have SAVED the company money or resources, as these can also be powerful figures. [...]

Creating a Powerful Sales Resume2023-01-03T14:18:57-06:00