


By popular demand, Bridget is back with even more great advice - this time for job-seekers! They say that you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and your résumé is the first thing hiring managers will see. So how can you make sure that yours is striking the right note?...
By popular demand, Bridget is back with even more great advice - this time for job-seekers! They say that you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and your résumé is the first thing hiring managers will see. So how can you make sure that yours is striking the right note? Professional résumé reviewers are everywhere, but such services are NOT cheap. Take advantage of this free event to get Bridget’s expert advice and make sure you stand out right from the start!
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Don’t forget to check out Bridget's previous chat, How to Brand Yourself as a Professional, for more excellent tips on presenting your best self!
Entrepreneurial in mind and spirit, collaborative in nature, a brand ambassador always. With over ten years’ experience as a Corporate, Full-Life Cycle Recruiter in Human Resources reporting into C-Suite Leadership and partnering with internal clients, I have sourced, hired and retained all levels of employees in areas of Design, Content, Strategy + Communications and Human Resources in advertising, marketing, public relations, and the pharmaceutical sector.
I have written and lectured on “How to Brand Yourself as a Professional” at Fordham University, The New School, Omnicom Enrichment, FindSpark, Transform (UK) and NYU Stern.
Additionally, I am a national Storyteller and Storytelling Coach whose work has been featured in numerous shows and podcasts including; The Moth, Risk, How I Learned, Yum’s the Word, The Story Collider. I also host a podcast called, Keepin’ it Real with Bridget O’Neill, in partnership with WNPR’s WSHU, where I interview the top Storytellers in the industry.
Overall, my passion is people and interviewing is my entry into learning about another person on a daily basis. Through a two-way conversation, I can learn and connect with the interviewee and thus help guide and inspire them to own, hone and honor their own unique strength or voice which they can translate into a constructive conversation with a potential employer/employee match.
I have a lot of relevant “off the clock” learning I’ve done and I have the personal projects to show for it. Are their ways to successfully highlight these projects so recruiters don’t...
When it comes to changing careers (for example, going from years in IT to finance or other industries), what would you recommend to include / exclude in resume? How to best craft a resume when a...
how can i make my resume stand out during these hard times?
How do I leave in all of my wonderful work experience without revealing my age?
How do you make your resume ATS friendly and is there a way to test it?
Is there a suggested resume format for certain careers? Is it wise to include Professional objective/purpose statements on resumes anymore? I’ve seen some with and without..
I’d like to do something to my format to distinguish it from other resumes...any advice?
Guidelines usually suggest not to go back further than 15 years in your work history. However, I'm returning from a 15 year career break of raising kids. Although I've done part time work and...
What format is right for career changers? I've seen articles about using functional resumes and how these resumes aren't usually preferred by hiring managers.
Should I redesign my resume for each job?
Is a two-page resume a negative?
Besides answering questions correctly, how can the interviewee own the interview (in a good way)?
Do you need to mention your job title in your resume?
Number of pages - 2-3 at the most? How to keep it short and sweet yet with substance and impact?
What's the most significant experience you had with an interview?
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