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July 25, 2019 by Eric Butts Leave a Comment

How to improve your resume in a recession

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A recession is coming.

Here are just a few headlines I read today.

Recession fears rise amid middle class families
An earnings recession looms for first time in 3 years
Robust US market continues to expand amid recession jitters

With a recession, the first thing most people think of is massive layoffs.

In addition to the recession, you can’t throw a rock without hitting an article about automation being here and expanding… to the detriment of the who jobs the computers are now doing.

But is it really true? [Read more…]

May 11, 2014 by Eric Butts Leave a Comment

3 Reasons Your Management Consulting Resume Didn’t Get a Call Back For An Interview

Management Consulting Resume Should Stay on Script — Standing out cuts both ways…

You ever apply for a management consulting position you KNOW is perfect for you but never got a call back?

You send a follow-up email to the recruiter or hiring manager only to be met with silence?

You made sure your resume was FILLED with accomplishments since you entered the working world. In fact, you have so many wonderful things you’ve done, you can’t even fit them on one page. How could nobody call you back for this position?

Without even seeing what you submitted, I can give you a some direction on where you may need to change your approach to improve your odds on the next application.

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