Humanly Relating @ your workplace! : June 2014

Ditch these over-used expressions to avoid boring your next hiring manager!

Do you think that describing yourself as a "highly qualified self-starter, who is a creative problem solver" will help you get the job? Think again!

According to a new survey, these expressions are amongst the most over-used on resumes.

Some executives were asked "What are the most over-used, or meaningless phrases you see on resumes?"

Their top responses, along with advice on how to give employers what they are looking for in your application, and during the interview(s).

Elaborate! Explain specifically how you've "gone the extra miles".

Did you regularly meet the tough deadlines?

Did you handle a high-volume of projects, or tackle tasks outside of your job description?

Being able to work well with others is a must for every job in today's current world.

Provide specific examples of how you partnered with your colleagues, and what was the outcome?

Be specific when you describe this trait of yourself.

What was the difficult situation? How did you solve it?

Employers like individuals that initiate!

What was your immediate contribution to the team?

Show the hiring manager how you took action first when you saw an issue that needed to be rectified.

Yes! Hiring managers like employees that adapt to new situations quickly, but describe to her\him how you did it?

What was the major change(s) at your workplace?

How did you handle the unpredictable working day?

What makes you "Highly qualified?"

Highlight your achievements, and accomplishments in your previous positions.

Emphasize your own authentic skill-set. What makes you "special?"

Also show your formal educations, and certifications!

Employers like employees that have good communication skills, and are able to build good relationships with the internal, and external contacts.

How did you "win-over" a challenging co-worker, or customer?

Humanly Relating @ your workplace!