TIPS & RESOURCES

Image: Adobe Stock Post Contributed by: Miguel Navid Writing for the XXI century recruiter Times are changing and people are reading less. However, this does not mean people are consuming less content, in fact they are consuming more content simply in different formats. The birth of online … Read More

Do you find yourself submitting loads of CVs and cover letters to job postings, and never hearing back?  Does it feel like throwing dozens of fishing lines into the sea, but not a single bite? Let’s face it, applying for work can be very demoralizing when you never hear back. You may even ask … Read More

A few months ago, I spoke to Maria, a recruiter who confessed that there is indeed a communication black hole in many recruiting processes. Candidates spot a job description that is a perfect fit. They diligently and painstakingly write their resume and cover letter. They send it or upload it. … Read More

So what’s the difference between a CV/resume as you know it and a value proposition? Ideally there should be no difference between the two terms at all, because your CV should be your unique promise of value expressing how you will solve an employer’s problem or contribute more effectively than any … Read More

If you read tip #1 in my previous post, you are now ready to move on to the next step in developing a stellar Senior Manager or Executive CV: Know the Market. It seems as obvious as tip 1, “know yourself,” but even the most successful executives often send off their CV before taking this crucial … Read More

“Know thyself” is an ancient Greek aphorism inscribed in the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. And then there is the quote by Lao Tzu: “He who knows other is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.” If the Greeks and Lao Tzu said it, this must be a universal truth that is worth paying attention … Read More

Are you looking for a senior position in IT in Barcelona? In this interview, Megan Walker, hiring manager at Marfeel, a company helping publishers monetize mobile traffic with an ad-optimized reading experience designed for smartphones and tablets, explains what to expect from the market. She also … Read More

Structural unemployment & low salaries: The not-so-sunny side of Spain “My family was really happy with our life in Spain,” Jens, a German expat who had been working for a US multinational in Barcelona, told me during our meeting. “When my assignment was up, I wasn’t satisfied with what I … Read More

This article is about how your professional summary of qualifications can make (or break) the effectiveness of your executive CV. I love using the shopping metaphor when I run CV-writing workshops. (It works quite well to explain the anatomy of a value proposition like I do in this … Read More

Why is it better to tell your career story versus the history of your career? The former engages the recruiter. The latter puts most readers to sleep. Traditionally, job seekers have explained their career chronology on CVs (resumes) with generic descriptions of their responsibilities.  And once … Read More