Category archives for: Huffman Report

Resume Purpose and Objective

Danny Huffman

What’s hot in resume writing, what are the MUSTS required on a resume?

They Come Bearing Gifts, part II

Make it simple for the hiring manager; if you’re the one for the job, deliver enough information to make it clear; if you’re not, ask for a referral and move on.

They Come Bearing Gifts

I had one candidate bring me flowers at the interview; another brought donuts and coffee (had they been Krispy Kreme, he might well be CEO by now); one fellow tried to give me Orlando Magic tickets, bless their hearts.

The Ever-Unreliable Unemployment Rate

Danny Huffman

It’s become a figure of terror; misunderstood and wrongly applied, it initiates panic in the populace. News commentators raise it on a pole and predict the economy is going down for the last time…

It’s an Upgrade Job Market

Over the last 90 days, 3 out of 4 professionals securing a position replaced someone under-performing. Holding these numbers for next 90 days, your resume…

Social Media Overrunning YOUR World?

I want to make clear, do NOT rely solely on this medium for career support.

Brevity, Need, and Value is at the Heart of a Decision

A CEO, heck, any decision-maker, is too busy to wade through unnecessary text… especially when it comes to résumés and the selling of a product: YOU.

Competency Based Resume, It’s What YOU Need

Thinking about a career transition? Want to change industries… you should consider a not-so-run-of-the-mill resume to match your new attitude.

Don’t Underestimate the Power of Digital Networking & Search Engines

Public profiles can also prove detrimental if the information you share is unprofessional or vulgar. Keep your social networking profiles private and be careful who is in your network.

Labor Equilibrium NOT So Balanced for 2010

Don’t you love surveys telling you how wonderful the world is going to be if only we can hold back a few more months? Just as exciting and revolting is how statisticians and politicians (yes, even our President) manipulates numbers knowing all too well the truth defining reality.

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