Anthony Graziano Benchmark

Creating your resume, but stumped for ideas beyond your job titles, places of employment, tasks, and education? Getting employers to pick up the phone requires a much stronger brand message! Read more at http://www.careerealism.com/resume-roi/#PlrPA9IgvmfQJZZ7.99

Every job search has a unique ebb and flow. At times, you may have two or three interviews in a week. Other times, a week or two passes without a single call or e-mail. While frustrating, this is a normal part of the process—up to a point. Read more at http://www.careerealism.com/job-search-perspective-change/#vODL3RMZ4VLbiEOW.99

Wouldn’t it be nice if you had a heads up about emerging job search and resume best practices? Results from recent focus groups conducted by Career Thought Leaders throughout the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and Russia have been cataloged and offer a rich array of tips and suggestions for executive and non-executive job seekers alike. Read more at http://www.careerealism.com/top-job-search-trends-2014/#f3zRfUrZDBOKZ3i4.99

With such a competitive job market, it makes sense to work on the way that you present yourself and come across to prospective employers. There are many different things you can do in this respect, but we have come up with five ways which should be easy enough for you to implement. Read more at http://www.careerealism.com/attractive-job-candidate-ways/#jGuhjr5BRDH9UfFO.99

Everyone knows you should get recommendations on LinkedIn, but few are aware of the most persuasive ways to use them to get your dream job. After all, that’s what it really comes down to… getting a job that excites you, with a company that you feel proud to be a part of. Read more at http://www.careerealism.com/linkedin-recommendations-persuasive/#dDAD5wGvJamoRyw8.99

What is luck? How is it some job seekers seem to attract career opportunities easier than others who possess the same qualifications and the same job search tools? Is it really just luck? I think there is more to it and it begins with perspective. Read more at http://www.careerealism.com/job-search-luck/#hvfGkWOv53ABl32u.99

There’s this wonderful illustration about nature I want to share in relation to the effectiveness of resume templates. Zebras have these great stripes that cause them to blend into their herds. It’s actually a lifesaving feature when being attacked by a predator. Read more at http://www.careerealism.com/resume-templates-job-search-killers/#cp5KuF9mpaw3QjjG.99

I have been for many job interviews over the years; some successful, some not so. Something that everyone tells you when going for an interview (including myself) is to try and gain something from the experience – even if you are not offered the job. Read more at http://www.careerealism.com/interview-questions-never-forget/#y240rUVb2C1AGZk3.99

Credentials and experience are all that really matters to hiring managers, right? Mm, not so much. As much as we wish that hiring decisions weren’t based at all on extraneous information like our appearance, the truth is that separating these things completely is impossible for anyone to do. Certainly, most of us imagine ourselves as being more evolved than that, but science has long proven that the judgments we make of each other are largely intuitive. Read more at http://www.careerealism.com/recruiters-judge-book-cover/#OrzH209FQHKYLfrf.99

“If I could just get my foot in the door…” is a complaint I often hear from job seekers. With automated applicant tracking systems in such wide use, how do you bypass computers and connect with hiring managers? Read more at http://www.careerealism.com/foot-in-door-company/#zfAEHtOFmDzjtLmV.99

Want to know the key to acing an interview? Imagine stepping into a deep conversation with a friend. You may share the same posture, hand gestures, tone, and rate of speech. You can also tell when other people are in deep conversation by similarities in body language. Read more at http://www.careerealism.com/tip-acing-interview-mirroring/#2sOl1RxBPSZWgfsX.99

I recently had the opportunity to be a guest on CAREEREALISM TV to share ways to nail your next job interview. Below is a list of some of the points that were discussed. Read more at http://www.careerealism.com/job-interview-great-tips/#zfS3rdWL7EYkAsqD.99

There are a few standard career management tips I recommend to every professional regardless of position, industry, experience level, or future ambitions. These things are super easy to do and they help ensure you’re taking at least a minimally active role in your professional development. Read more at http://www.careerealism.com/career-management-tips/#6YAliSpBQZ2Rxa1R.99

During a job search, your resume plays a major role. It provides proof that you’re capable of doing the job. However, having a resume even if you’re not looking for a job is also important. Read more at http://www.careerealism.com/9-reasons-you-need-a-resume-even-if-you-have-a-job/#P9vH0E8JDd9IGsiE.99

Need to know how to prepare for an entry-level interview? It can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially if you don’t know what to expect. Read more at http://www.careerealism.com/entry-level-interview/#8fmM68CkLtgAZXKm.99

You are struggling to understand what employers want in a resume: What will make them take notice? In many ways, what you leave out is just as important as what you leave in. Read more at http://www.careerealism.com/what-employers-want-resume/#jjTpuXsyGVTxYEqZ.99

If your resume has made it into the ‘YES’ pile, then the first thing a company will do is a phone screening. The purpose of this is to test your communication skills and do a quick check of your skills and experience to determine whether to bring you into for an interview. Read more at http://www.careerealism.com/phone-interview-tips-ace/#lJ5APy4MtgD1vc8T.99