The Most Dangerous Day of the Week
Researchers have identified something called the Black Monday Phenomenon. More fatal heart attacks occur on Monday morning at around 9:00 a.m. than at any other time of the week. No other living creature dies on one day more than another, but we humans seem unhappy enough with our work that it literally breaks our heart. Research shows that sudden death occurs at the beginning of the work week not only because of the extra physical exertion that comes from the stress of transitioning from the weekend couch to the Monday rush hour but because of the emotional distress of returning to a job that brings and gives too little happiness.
Hiring Managers Think You're Lying Anyway!!
Yep that's right, the majority of human resources managers assume that EVERYONE embellishes, exaggerates, puffs up and basically lies to some extent on your resume. So if you're being totally honest you're being penalized because they're going to assume that you embellished your resume to a certain extent!
You've Got Less Then 10 seconds To Make the Cut!
Check this out from the Forbes.com web site:
"Many job listings generate hundreds of résumés, and the initial screen is keyed to selected degrees or job titles. It's done manually or by computer, and up-or-down decisions are often made in a few seconds. Candidates without the needed key words or titles on their résumé land in the reject heap."
Either your resume is a PERFECT match with what the hiring manager is looking for or you IMMEDIATELY end up in the trash can! NOW do you think adding the RIGHT key words and degree might make a difference to getting the job you want? The other question to ask yourself is if you do add the magic words, selected degrees or job titles, do you know how to do it without getting caught?