Welcome to today's episode of The Straight Shooter Recruiter, where I'll give you insider tips on why your resume is holding you back. We'll review some of the most common design and content mistakes as well as answer listener questions. Want to hear your question answered? Submit your questions to me via Facebook or LinkedIn: https://www.facebook.com/TheStr ... Show More
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The Internet has RUINED what we think a "normal career" is
Social media has completely warped our idea of what a “successful” career is supposed to look like. Suddenly everyone is making six figures at 24, quitting corporate to become an entrepreneur, landing dream jobs with unlimited PTO, getting promoted every 18 months, and somehow wo ... Show More
30m 12s
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The Tradwife Trend Is Selling Women a Financial Fantasy
Tradwife content is having another viral moment — but this time, some of the women promoting it are barely adults themselves. In this episode of Clock In, we’re talking about the rise of teenage and very young tradwife creators online, the romanticization of complete financial de ... Show More
17m 31s
Sep 2
Your Job Can't Be Your Entire Personality
Somewhere along the way, a lot of us started measuring our worth by our work. But when your identity is completely wrapped up in your career, every rejection, mistake, or bad boss feels personal. In this episode, we're talking about why building a life outside of work is one of t ... Show More
17m 31s
Jun 2023
S10E24: Undergraduate Consulting Resume Tips and Tricks
Send us Fan MailPrepping your resume for consulting applications?With application deadlines right around the corner, there's no better time to share some consulting resume tips and tricks. In today's episode, Lisa Bright (ex-McKinsey, lead editor at Management Consulted) provides ... Show More
22m 21s
Aug 2024
Winning Resumes? Keep It Simple (Ep 253)
In today’s hyper-competitive job market, your resume is your personal marketing tool. Therefore, choosing a good template is quite a challenge for many professionals. Especially due to the fact that the first "thing" looking at your resume most often is a bot, not the human eye. ... Show More
56m 34s
May 2024
S14E1: The 7 Deadly Sins of Consulting Resumes
Send us Fan MailYour consulting resume is the key to getting in the door to consulting firms like McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Deloitte, Accenture, and more.But even one mistake could derail your chances.After working with thousands of consulting candidates to rewrite their resumes and h ... Show More
12m 29s
Sep 2021
S4E28: How to Answer "Why Should We Hire You?"
Send us Fan MailApply for roles at Stax, Inc: APPLY NOWThe last question at the end of an interview is often "Why should we hire you?" - but most answer this make-or-break question incorrectly. In this episode, we unpack the most effective way to answer this nuanced question, and ... Show More
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