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Career Advice For Diverse Candidates |
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Finding Diversity-Friendly Companies by Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) Some companies still cling to cultures designed to support and advance those who are part of the good old boys' network. While many employers are now working hard to make their workplaces more inclusive, many minorities, like others not privy to the traditional office clique, find their careers stagnating. Avoid this situation by seeking out companies committed to diversity -- those doing more than just talking about the importance of hiring minorities. During your job search, look for companies that do the following: Recruiters' Top 10 Resume Pet Peeves by Norma Mushkat"The Internet has changed the focus of a job search," explains Michael Worthington of ResumeDoctor.com. "Just because your resume is nice on paper, it doesn't mean it's nice on a computer." In fall 2002, ResumeDoctor.com asked more than 2,500 recruiters from a variety of industries what they see on resumes that they just can't stand, and created a list of the top 20 pet peeves. "This is what the industry is saying, so you better listen to it," Worthington warns. Here are the top 10 pet peeves from the survey and some advice from recruiters for eliminating them from your resume: by Marky SteinHave you ever considered wearing sweatpants and a T-shirt to a job fair? After all, you're probably going to be on your feet all day, so you might as well forget the suit and tie or hosiery and high heels in favor of comfort. And who gets hired at a job fair anyway? The people in the booths are usually low-to midlevel recruiters with very little say in the hiring process, and you're really just there to drop off a resume and move on to the next booth. The reality is that your formal interview begins the moment that person behind the booth ... To Subscribe to the Multicultural Advantage Newsletters Click Here |