by Alex Putman | Sep 1, 2010 | Career Advice, Employee Relations, Interview Tips
Leaving an impression that packs impact and is long lasting is critical to many aspects of your life. Whether it is for an interview, a new job, a date or any new relationship you are often judged and socially ranked on your first impression. So why not have an...
by Alex Putman | Aug 2, 2010 | Career Advice, Human Resources, Interview Tips, Job Search, Recruiting, Search Tips
[tweetmeme source=”alexputman”] You have spent the last year or so looking for a job. After all the resume revisions, the multiple hours spent searching and the 1000’s of emails, the market has changed and you are getting multiple interviews. Now you need...
by Alex Putman | May 23, 2010 | Career Advice, Crazy HR Stories, Human Resources, Interview Tips, Job Search, Recruiting
I thought it would be fun to conduct a series on “Wacky, Crazy, HR stories that REALLY Happen. These stories are all real with names of the not so innocent being replaced. I hope everyone enjoys this series. Who knows, we may learn a few things (master of...
by Alex Putman | Apr 4, 2010 | Career Advice, Interview Tips, Lecture, Recruiting, The University of Georgia
Recently I led a discussion at the University of Georgia about the “Do’s and Don’ts of Job Interviews”. The student questions were spot on and the conversation went well. I decided to break down the key points into 5 categories; Personality...
by Alex Putman | Mar 16, 2010 | Career Advice, Job Search, Recruiting, Resume, Search Tips
Do you want a resume that kicks butt? Do you want to know the secret to landing job interviews with just a few pieces of paper. Well, I don’t have those answers, but here is some solid advice for writing a great resume. 1. Create bullet points that highlight...
by Alex Putman | Feb 15, 2010 | Career Advice, Creativity, Leadership, Slideshare
Scenario 1: You find or hear about a job that sounds ideal for your skills and background. You apply. You never hear back! What went wrong? Scenario 2: You learn about a job opportunity. You research the company, the hiring manager and the position and realize...
