Why so Many Resume Formats?

The much maligned resume is used as a branding tool in the market-place of competing staffing firms and executive search firms. 

Resume writers typically align on a format developed over-time or model a structure which appears to be popular. 

Boom. 

That is it. 

That is why your outplacement firm told you: 
"do not to change a thing."

Most outplacement firms have a staffing arm. Since they compete for corporate bonuses, it is rare one-side helps the other. 

This is also why people get so much conflicting resume information. 

You have vendors competing for eye-balls and they opted to use the resume layout as their competitive edge. 

This is also why "professional" or "certified" resume writers can be a waste of money if there is a VMS involved. These people are not affiliated with an outplacement or agency. This means unless they are doing some deep-detective work, they are not using the prevailing format. 

If you are using a resume writer - find out if they "do placement" with any local companies. If not -  you are probably are wasting your time, too. 

The other component to this resume-kabuki is technology. 

There is technology sold as a way to manager resumes fairly - for the vendors (not the candidates).

The technology goes by the generic name of Vendor Management Software (VMS). 

If a company is using a VMS for resumes, it is likely they have 20 to 30 companies providing resumes. 

The VMS makes the resume agency and or source agnostic. 

This is suppose to stop hiring managers from playing favorites with agency contacts. Married people straddling the corporate divide. Former employees offering resumes. Vendors who go bankrupt and come back as something new. 

That is the theory. 

In practice, staffing firms, agencies, executive search firms have crafted resume layouts to brand their candidate submissions from one another using fonts, words, phrases, margins and layouts. 

While the VMS can be managed in a variety of different ways - essentially, the hiring manager reviews resumes and selects candidates. 

If he or she has a relationship with a specific agency; they will be on the look-out for their specific layout - not necessarily the best qualified candidate.

In some cases, pet-phrases and sentences are used to aid in the branding/identification of the source.  

This is why so many resume layouts defy or out-right go against the science of good copy-layout and optimum focal point to ease eye-strain. 

Remember - they said - "don't change it." 

Now you know why.

To overcome this lunacy - build a resume that is easier to read, contains more keywords than marketing-hype with deconstructed experience statements that allow the reader to find their bias faster. Give them a reason to select the better qualified candidate. 

Create a resume so rich with content the reader thinks "we should hire this person" instead of "maybe we should interview this person."

This is a science. 

There is difference.

Learn to compete. 

To your best resume yet,

Dirk Spencer

Recruitment Consultant

Author of Resume Psychology and The Candy Maker Resume

The Candy Maker Resume: Resume Writing Hacks by Dirk Spencer; ISBN-10: 0692652698 and ISBN-13: 978-0692652695.

Resume Psychology - Resume Hacks and Traps Revealed - Beat the Machine. Be Seen. Get Hired! (ISBN-10: 0692525602 and ISBN-13: 978-0692525609 print and Kindle eBook)

Both available on Amazon.Com and Amazon world-wide: Amazon.Co.UK - Amazon.FR - Amazon.DE - Amazon.CA - Amazon.IT - Amazon.ES.

My book made a 10 Must Buy List…

https://www.recruiter.com/i/10-must-buy-books-for-job-seekers/

My Lead-Page to sell books for Resume Psychology is

www.resumepsychologythebook.com

This Link is to the print and Kindle version of Resume Psychology on Amazon http://www.Amazon.Com/dp/0692525602/

This link is to the print version of The Candy Maker Resume on Amazon.Com http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692652698

The author page for Resume Psychology on Amazon

www.Amazon.Com/Author/DirkSpencer

Buy Resume Psychology at a discount here

https://www.createspace.com/5714917

Printer Discount Code: FA6pWQ4J

My Twitter

@DirkinDallas

Resume Psychology the blog

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/

Connect to me on LinkedIn (1K recruiters, 8K connections)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dirkindallas

My online presentations are here

http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer

My photo content is here

https://www.flickr.com/photos/origamidirk/

More photos online here

https://www.pinterest.com/DirkinDallas/

Internet articles (recruiting, job search, book, customer service with Dirk mentions)

Examples of great customer service

http://www.nanorep.com/49-customer-experience-professionals

Keeping in Touch with Candidates:

https://www.recruiter.com/i/8-ways-to-stay-in-touch-with-rejected-candidates/

Should You Re-Apply to the Same Job:

http://insights.dice.com/2016/01/11/should-you-apply-for-the-same-job-twice/

You May Be an Outdated Job Seeker If…:

http://www.careercloud.com/news/2016/1/23/the-outdated-job-seeker-part-2

Six Unlikely Places to Find Jobs

https://www.recruiter.com/i/6-unlikely-places-to-find-a-job/

Be a Better Recruiter:

https://www.recruiter.com/i/be-a-better-recruiter-10-simple-tips/

Curve Ball Interview Questions:

https://www.recruiter.com/i/interview-questions-the-top-10-curveball-questions-and-why-you-should-pose-them-to-candidates/

Resume Psychology Blog Posts:

The 3-Rs of Resumes:

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-3-rs-of-resumes.html

Resume Help - Fiverr.Com and Others:

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/02/resume-help-fiverrcom-and-others.html

Questions for Hiring Managers - What NOT to Ask:

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/02/questions-for-hiring-managers-what-not.html

Questions for Hiring Managers - Potential Insights:

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/02/questions-for-hiring-managers-potential.html

Questions for Hiring Managers - Checking Your Field Position:

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/02/questions-for-hiring-managers-checking.html

Questions for Hiring Managers - Get Their Back-Story

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/02/questions-for-hiring-managers-get-their.html

Questions for Hiring Managers - Go Deep or Go Home:

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/01/questions-for-hiring-managers-go-deep.html

Questions for Hiring Managers - Generic Questions - Make Them Your Own:

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/02/questions-for-hiring-managers-generic.html

Professional Summary – Make It Count:

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/01/professional-summary-make-it-count.html

Detail Vs. Granularity & What is the Big Deal?:

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/01/detail-vs-granularity-what-is-big-deal.html

Will This Get Me Hired?:

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/01/will-this-get-me-hired.html

What is Your Goal?:

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/01/what-is-your-goal.html

Your Resume is Your Career Anthropology:

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/01/your-resume-is-anthropological.html

What is Resume Psychology?

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2015/12/what-is-resume-psychology.html

SlideShare Presentation by Dirk Spencer

Think Like a Search Engine Find User Groups for Leads:

http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/think-like-a-search-engine-find-user-groups-for-leads

Freelancing Online (e-Lancing):

http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/freelancing-online-elancing

Using LinkedIn for Job Search:

http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/using-linkedin-for-job-search

Interview Psychology - Preparation Attracts Offers:

http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/dirk-spencer-interview-psychology

The Candy Maker Exercise:

http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/dirk-spencer-candy-maker-exercise

Resume Psychology - The Resume Playbook:

http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/dirk-spencer-resume-psychology-the-watermark-lecture-2012

Resume Kiss of Death (K.O.D.) - Killing Vague Resume Content:

http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/unpacking-your-content-dirk-spencer

Finding Open Jobs with Job Boards:

http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/dirk-spencer-best-use-of-job-boards

Your Resume Action Plan - Resume Boot Camp:

http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/dirk-spencer-resume-boot-camp-with-dirk-frisco-connect

Resume Psychology – Get the Offer lecture 2011:

http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/dirk-spencer-resume-psychology-the-watermark-lecture-2011

Book interviews I paid for using Fiverr.Com Resources

http://www.writerscommunity.co.uk/community-articles/book-promotions/163-resume-cv-tips-by-dirkindallas-book-and-authorinterview

http://www.writerscommunity.co.uk/community-articles/book-promotions/165-the-candy-maker-resumer-by-dirkindallas-book-cvhelp

http://asksotiris.com/interview-with-dirk-spencer-resume-psychology-resume-hacks-traps-revealed/

Resume Psychology: Resume Hacks & Traps Revealed - Beat the Machine. Be Seen. Get Hired! – Amazon World Wide:

USA - http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692525602

Canada - http://www.amazon.ca/dp/0692525602

United Kingdom - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0692525602

Germany - http://www.amazon.de/dp/0692525602

Spain - http://www.amazon.es/dp/0692525602

France - http://www.amazon.fr/dp/0692525602

Italy - http://www.amazon.it/dp/0692525602

The Candy Maker Resume – Resume Writing Hacks - Amazon World Wide:

USA - http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692652698

Canada - http://www.amazon.ca/dp/0692652698

United Kingdom - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0692652698

Germany - http://www.amazon.de/dp/0692652698

Spain - http://www.amazon.es/dp/0692652698

France - http://www.amazon.fr/dp/0692652698

Italy - http://www.amazon.it/dp/0692652698

Great Interview! No Offer?! The Painful Truth

You do not have the experience they want. They want "agency" or "IT" or "aviation" or "big 3" and you do not have any.

You know it. They know it. Everyone is on the same page knowing you do not have "that" secret sauce of experience. 

But they schedule the interview anyway. You accept.

They confirm. You re-confirm.

You are on-time, prepared. 

You feel it was a great interview.

They call with bad news. 

You are not a fit. You do not have "that" experience they listed. 

You are a little surprised, right? They knew. They said they loved your "other" experience. 

But they rejected you for not having "that" experience - but they knew ahead of time, right? Everyone discussed it.  

Why would they interview someone and not make an offer based on the very reason they knew was missing from the start? 

Who does that to people? 

How is the lack of "that" experience still the deal-breaker?

Why would they do this in the face of a great interview?

... Because it was not a great interview ... 

• You said something dumb in the interview.
• You took the bait by being too familial.
• You revealed too much about the after-hours-you.
• You made a statement which sounded like a job-demand.
• You talked about passion instead of skills.
• Your free-spirit is really too quirky for paying job.

In the worst case scenario - they were worried they could not manage your you. Your personality-type. Specifically, how you presented yourself. 

And they cannot tell you because we have all been burned before trying to be honest, trying to help someone become more self-aware. 

Take your lumps and decide to master the interview process. Work with strangers who can be brutally honest with you so you can elevate your interview skills. It can be learned. Go find your teacher. 

To your best resume yet,

Dirk Spencer

Recruitment Consultant

Author of Resume Psychology and The Candy Maker Resume

The Candy Maker Resume: Resume Writing Hacks by Dirk Spencer; ISBN-10: 0692652698 and ISBN-13: 978-0692652695.

Resume Psychology - Resume Hacks and Traps Revealed - Beat the Machine. Be Seen. Get Hired! (ISBN-10: 0692525602 and ISBN-13: 978-0692525609 print and Kindle eBook)

Both available on Amazon.Com and Amazon world-wide: Amazon.Co.UK - Amazon.FR - Amazon.DE - Amazon.CA - Amazon.IT - Amazon.ES.

My book made a 10 Must Buy List…

https://www.recruiter.com/i/10-must-buy-books-for-job-seekers/

My Lead-Page to sell books for Resume Psychology is

www.resumepsychologythebook.com

This Link is to the print and Kindle version of Resume Psychology on Amazon http://www.Amazon.Com/dp/0692525602/

This link is to the print version of The Candy Maker Resume on Amazon.Com http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692652698

The author page for Resume Psychology on Amazon

www.Amazon.Com/Author/DirkSpencer

Buy Resume Psychology at a discount here

https://www.createspace.com/5714917

Printer Discount Code: FA6pWQ4J

My Twitter

@DirkinDallas

Resume Psychology the blog

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/

Connect to me on LinkedIn (1K recruiters, 8K connections)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dirkindallas

My online presentations are here

http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer

My photo content is here

https://www.flickr.com/photos/origamidirk/

More photos online here

https://www.pinterest.com/DirkinDallas/

Internet articles (recruiting, job search, book, customer service with Dirk mentions)

Examples of great customer service

http://www.nanorep.com/49-customer-experience-professionals

Keeping in Touch with Candidates:

https://www.recruiter.com/i/8-ways-to-stay-in-touch-with-rejected-candidates/

Should You Re-Apply to the Same Job:

http://insights.dice.com/2016/01/11/should-you-apply-for-the-same-job-twice/

You May Be an Outdated Job Seeker If…:

http://www.careercloud.com/news/2016/1/23/the-outdated-job-seeker-part-2

Six Unlikely Places to Find Jobs

https://www.recruiter.com/i/6-unlikely-places-to-find-a-job/

Be a Better Recruiter:

https://www.recruiter.com/i/be-a-better-recruiter-10-simple-tips/

Curve Ball Interview Questions:

https://www.recruiter.com/i/interview-questions-the-top-10-curveball-questions-and-why-you-should-pose-them-to-candidates/

Resume Psychology Blog Posts:

The 3-Rs of Resumes:

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-3-rs-of-resumes.html

Resume Help - Fiverr.Com and Others:

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/02/resume-help-fiverrcom-and-others.html

Questions for Hiring Managers - What NOT to Ask:

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/02/questions-for-hiring-managers-what-not.html

Questions for Hiring Managers - Potential Insights:

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/02/questions-for-hiring-managers-potential.html

Questions for Hiring Managers - Checking Your Field Position:

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/02/questions-for-hiring-managers-checking.html

Questions for Hiring Managers - Get Their Back-Story

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/02/questions-for-hiring-managers-get-their.html

Questions for Hiring Managers - Go Deep or Go Home:

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/01/questions-for-hiring-managers-go-deep.html

Questions for Hiring Managers - Generic Questions - Make Them Your Own:

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/02/questions-for-hiring-managers-generic.html

Professional Summary – Make It Count:

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/01/professional-summary-make-it-count.html

Detail Vs. Granularity & What is the Big Deal?:

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/01/detail-vs-granularity-what-is-big-deal.html

Will This Get Me Hired?:

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/01/will-this-get-me-hired.html

What is Your Goal?:

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/01/what-is-your-goal.html

Your Resume is Your Career Anthropology:

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/01/your-resume-is-anthropological.html

What is Resume Psychology?

http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2015/12/what-is-resume-psychology.html

SlideShare Presentation by Dirk Spencer

Think Like a Search Engine Find User Groups for Leads:

http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/think-like-a-search-engine-find-user-groups-for-leads

Freelancing Online (e-Lancing):

http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/freelancing-online-elancing

Using LinkedIn for Job Search:

http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/using-linkedin-for-job-search

Interview Psychology - Preparation Attracts Offers:

http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/dirk-spencer-interview-psychology

The Candy Maker Exercise:

http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/dirk-spencer-candy-maker-exercise

Resume Psychology - The Resume Playbook:

http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/dirk-spencer-resume-psychology-the-watermark-lecture-2012

Resume Kiss of Death (K.O.D.) - Killing Vague Resume Content:

http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/unpacking-your-content-dirk-spencer

Finding Open Jobs with Job Boards:

http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/dirk-spencer-best-use-of-job-boards

Your Resume Action Plan - Resume Boot Camp:

http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/dirk-spencer-resume-boot-camp-with-dirk-frisco-connect

Resume Psychology – Get the Offer lecture 2011:

http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/dirk-spencer-resume-psychology-the-watermark-lecture-2011

Book interviews I paid for using Fiverr.Com Resources

http://www.writerscommunity.co.uk/community-articles/book-promotions/163-resume-cv-tips-by-dirkindallas-book-and-authorinterview

http://www.writerscommunity.co.uk/community-articles/book-promotions/165-the-candy-maker-resumer-by-dirkindallas-book-cvhelp

http://asksotiris.com/interview-with-dirk-spencer-resume-psychology-resume-hacks-traps-revealed/

Resume Psychology: Resume Hacks & Traps Revealed - Beat the Machine. Be Seen. Get Hired! – Amazon World Wide:

USA - http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692525602

Canada - http://www.amazon.ca/dp/0692525602

United Kingdom - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0692525602

Germany - http://www.amazon.de/dp/0692525602

Spain - http://www.amazon.es/dp/0692525602

France - http://www.amazon.fr/dp/0692525602

Italy - http://www.amazon.it/dp/0692525602

The Candy Maker Resume – Resume Writing Hacks - Amazon World Wide:

USA - http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692652698

Canada - http://www.amazon.ca/dp/0692652698

United Kingdom - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0692652698

Germany - http://www.amazon.de/dp/0692652698

Spain - http://www.amazon.es/dp/0692652698

France - http://www.amazon.fr/dp/0692652698

Italy - http://www.amazon.it/dp/0692652698

SlideShare.Net Decks - Job Searches - Resume Help - Interview Prep - Virtual Networking

For the people who suggested this at the last lecture; thank you for the suggestion. Let me know how this works out... Dirk

Mini-Billboards on LinkedIn - Using Pictures to Post Jobs & Share Leads
http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/minibillboards-on-linked-using-pictures-to-post-jobs-and-share-leads

Think Like a Search Engine Find User Groups for Leads:
http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/think-like-a-search-engine-find-user-groups-for-leads

Freelancing Online (e-Lancing):
http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/freelancing-online-elancing

Using LinkedIn for Job Search:
http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/using-linkedin-for-job-search

Interview Psychology - Preparation Attracts Offers:
http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/dirk-spencer-interview-psychology

The Candy Maker Exercise:
http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/dirk-spencer-candy-maker-exercise

Resume Psychology - The Resume Playbook:
http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/dirk-spencer-resume-psychology-the-watermark-lecture-2012

Resume Kiss of Death (K.O.D.) - Killing Vague Resume Content:
http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/unpacking-your-content-dirk-spencer

Finding Open Jobs with Job Boards:
http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/dirk-spencer-best-use-of-job-boards

Your Resume Action Plan - Resume Boot Camp:
http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/dirk-spencer-resume-boot-camp-with-dirk-frisco-connect

Resume Psychology – Get the Offer lecture 2011:
http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer/dirk-spencer-resume-psychology-the-watermark-lecture-2011


To your best resume,

Dirk Spencer
Recruitment Consultant
Author of Resume Psychology & The Candy Maker Resume

My new book is titled The Candy Maker Resume: - Resume Writing Hacks By Dirk Spencer. ISBN-10: 0692652698 and ISBN-13: 978-0692652695 is now available in print on Amazon.Com and world-wide. The Kindle Edition is in production.

Also available on Amazon.Com USA and world-wide for Amazon Canada, China, Japan, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, France, Australia and India my first book Resume Psychology Resume Hacks & Traps Revealed- Beat the Machine. Be Seen. Get Hired! (ISBN-10: 0692525602 and ISBN-13: 978-0692525609 print and Kindle eBook)

My Lead-Page for Resume Psychology is www.resumepsychologythebook.com

This Link is to the print and Kindle version of Resume Psychology on Amazon http://www.Amazon.Com/-/dp/0692525602/

This link is to the print version of The Candy Maker Resume on Amazon.Com http://www.amazon.com/-/dp/0692652698

The author page for Resume Psychology on Amazon is www.Amazon.Com/Author/DirkSpencer

Buy Resume Psychology the book at a discount here https://www.createspace.com/5714917
Printer Discount Code: FA6pWQ4J

My Twitter is https://twitter.com/dirkindallas

The blog link is http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/

Connect to me on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/dirkindallas

My online content is here http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer

My photo content is here https://www.flickr.com/photos/origamidirk/

Recent media mentions include:
https://www.recruiter.com/i/10-must-buy-books-for-job-seekers/
https://www.recruiter.com/i/8-ways-to-stay-in-touch-with-rejected-candidates/
http://insights.dice.com/2016/01/11/should-you-apply-for-the-same-job-twice/
http://www.careercloud.com/news/2016/1/23/the-outdated-job-seeker-part-2
https://www.recruiter.com/i/6-unlikely-places-to-find-a-job/
https://www.recruiter.com/i/be-a-better-recruiter-10-simple-tips/
https://www.recruiter.com/i/interview-questions-the-top-10-curveball-questions-and-why-you-should-pose-them-to-candidates/

LIST of #ResumePsychology #RP Blog Posts (To-Date)

For those folks who asked for a simpler way to access the blog... Dirk

The 3-Rs of Resumes:
http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-3-rs-of-resumes.html

Resume Help - Fiverr.Com and Others:
http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/02/resume-help-fiverrcom-and-others.html

Questions For Hiring Managers - What NOT to Ask:
http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/02/questions-for-hiring-managers-what-not.html

Questions For Hiring Managers - Potential Insights:
http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/02/questions-for-hiring-managers-potential.html

Questions For Hiring Managers - Checking Your Field Position:
http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/02/questions-for-hiring-managers-checking.html

Questions For Hiring Managers - Get Their Back-Story
http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/02/questions-for-hiring-managers-get-their.html

Questions For Hiring Managers - Go Deep or Go Home:
http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/01/questions-for-hiring-managers-go-deep.html

Questions For Hiring Managers - Generic Questions - Make Them Your Own:
http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/02/questions-for-hiring-managers-generic.html

Professional Summary – Make It Count:
http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/01/professional-summary-make-it-count.html

Detail Vs. Granularity & What is the Big Deal?:
http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/01/detail-vs-granularity-what-is-big-deal.html

Will This Get Me Hired?:
http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/01/will-this-get-me-hired.html

What is Your Goal?:
http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/01/what-is-your-goal.html

Your Resume is Your Career Anthropology:
http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2016/01/your-resume-is-anthropological.html

What is Resume Psychology?
http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/2015/12/what-is-resume-psychology.html


To your best resume,

Dirk Spencer
Recruitment Consultant
Author of Resume Psychology & The Candy Maker Resume

My new book is titled The Candy Maker Resume: - Resume Writing Hacks By Dirk Spencer. ISBN-10: 0692652698 and ISBN-13: 978-0692652695 is now available in print on Amazon.Com and world-wide. The Kindle Edition is in production.

Also available on Amazon.Com USA and world-wide for Amazon Canada, China, Japan, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, France, Australia and India my first book Resume Psychology Resume Hacks & Traps Revealed- Beat the Machine. Be Seen. Get Hired! (ISBN-10: 0692525602 and ISBN-13: 978-0692525609 print and Kindle eBook)

My Lead-Page for Resume Psychology is www.resumepsychologythebook.com

This Link is to the print and Kindle version of Resume Psychology on Amazon http://www.Amazon.Com/-/dp/0692525602/

This link is to the print version of The Candy Maker Resume on Amazon.Com http://www.amazon.com/-/dp/0692652698

The author page for Resume Psychology on Amazon is www.Amazon.Com/Author/DirkSpencer

Buy Resume Psychology the book at a discount here https://www.createspace.com/5714917
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http://insights.dice.com/2016/01/11/should-you-apply-for-the-same-job-twice/
http://www.careercloud.com/news/2016/1/23/the-outdated-job-seeker-part-2
https://www.recruiter.com/i/6-unlikely-places-to-find-a-job/
https://www.recruiter.com/i/be-a-better-recruiter-10-simple-tips/
https://www.recruiter.com/i/interview-questions-the-top-10-curveball-questions-and-why-you-should-pose-them-to-candidates/

The 3-Rs of Resumes

The resume is a game of three distinct items: reachability, readability, and relatability.

Reachability may sound obvious and simple, but on a regular basis people submit their resume without their name, without their phone number, and most regrettably, without their email address.

No one is using the US Postal Service to reach candidates in the age of the Internet.

Most recruiters are not going to spend the time to research how to contact a job candidate if the information is missing.

If the contact information is not easy to come by on a resume, the recruiter is simply going to move on to the next candidate.

Resume readability is all about structure.

A resume should have easy to read content, a consistent layout, and simple formatting.

Photographs, graphics, and fancy word processing tactics are distracting.

Sometimes the best-qualified candidates have the most difficult resumes to read because they use the resume to show off their word processing chops, rather than to communicate their skills effectively.

Relatability is all about how a candidate presents their experience.

Is the presentation too formal, too stiff, or too vague?

The most qualified candidates do not automatically receive interviews.

It is the candidate who finds a balance to their presentation on the resume and can bypass the traps associated with resume automation.

My Lead-Page for the book is www.resumepsychologythebook.com

This Link is to the print and Kindle version on Amazon http://www.Amazon.Com/-/dp/0692525602/

The author page on Amazon is www.Amazon.Com/Author/DirkSpencer

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The book is called Resume Psychology Resume Hacks & Traps Revealed- Beat the Machine. Be Seen. Get Hired! by Dirk Spencer. ISBN-10: 0692525602 and ISBN-13: 978-0692525609 available in print and Kindle eBook.

My Twitter is https://twitter.com/dirkindallas

The blog link is http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/

Connect to me on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/dirkindallas

My online content is here http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer

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https://www.recruiter.com/i/10-must-buy-books-for-job-seekers/
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http://insights.dice.com/2016/01/11/should-you-apply-for-the-same-job-twice/
http://www.careercloud.com/news/2016/1/23/the-outdated-job-seeker-part-2
https://www.recruiter.com/i/6-unlikely-places-to-find-a-job/
https://www.recruiter.com/i/be-a-better-recruiter-10-simple-tips/
https://www.recruiter.com/i/interview-questions-the-top-10-curveball-questions-and-why-you-should-pose-them-to-candidates/

Resume Help - Fiverr.Com and Others

If you have heard my lecture or read my first-book, you know I have a bias against using resume writers for developing your resume- content.

With that said, I am not opposed to obtaining “writing” help!

Never go it alone; instead, spend your money prudently to assess and test the quality of the help you are buying!

With the Internet, – you can have several options for real-help for very little money if you know where to look.

My experience has been with Fiverr.com. You can Google competitors to find other resources, like Upwork or Freelancer.

For the record, as of this writing, I am not affiliated in any fashion with Fiverr, Upwork or Freelancer.

Honestly, I grudgingly tried Fiverr sellers and, looking back, wish I had spent more money with them!

My first-book was edited by three-different professionals who were all nice people, all qualified to help me and all highly recommended.

But – the initial spend was crazy-money (I could have bought a Life Fitness Functional Trainer crazy-money). And in the end, I still did not have a properly edited book. Fiverr was my salvation moving forward.

What Is Fiverr?

Fiverr is a global online marketplace offering and services. Their price point begins at $5 per job. Naturally, service providers up-sell items or suggest “premium” gig offers at a higher price. You do not have to buy these “extras” unless you need them.

Aside from premium service costs, for literally five bucks, you can hire a writing professional.

My recommendation is find an: “editor non-fiction” when doing your search inside of Fiverr.

As of this writing, for five bucks, you can hire most editors to review between 1,800 to 2,200 words. This means you are paying pennies per word to have professional help!

To make this painless, I recommend using a single word processing document. In this document, include your cover letter, your resume and your “thank you” card blurbs.

Given the size of most resumes, you could include 2 to 3 versions of the resume and still be under the word-limit of most $5 gigs.

Instruct the editor to: “check for typos, word- choice, verb-agreement and hyperbolic language.”

This approach allows you to harness the power of a fresh-set of professional and dispassionate eyes on your resume content to avoid common problems for relatively little money.

If you are not happy with the outcome, – ask for a do-over. If you’re not happy with the do-over, – ask for a refund. Fiverr makes customer satisfaction their primary focus.

Test-hire, hire and spend smart!

My Lead-Page for the book is www.resumepsychologythebook.com

This Link is to the print and Kindle version on Amazon http://www.Amazon.Com/-/dp/0692525602/

The author page on Amazon is www.Amazon.Com/Author/DirkSpencer

Buy the book at a discount here https://www.createspace.com/5714917
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The book is called Resume Psychology Resume Hacks & Traps Revealed- Beat the Machine. Be Seen. Get Hired! by Dirk Spencer. ISBN-10: 0692525602 and ISBN-13: 978-0692525609 available in print and Kindle eBook.

My Twitter is https://twitter.com/dirkindallas

The blog link is http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/

Connect to me on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/dirkindallas

My online content is here http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer

My photo content is here https://www.flickr.com/photos/origamidirk/

Recent media mentions include:
https://www.recruiter.com/i/10-must-buy-books-for-job-seekers/
https://www.recruiter.com/i/8-ways-to-stay-in-touch-with-rejected-candidates/
http://insights.dice.com/2016/01/11/should-you-apply-for-the-same-job-twice/
http://www.careercloud.com/news/2016/1/23/the-outdated-job-seeker-part-2
https://www.recruiter.com/i/6-unlikely-places-to-find-a-job/
https://www.recruiter.com/i/be-a-better-recruiter-10-simple-tips/
https://www.recruiter.com/i/interview-questions-the-top-10-curveball-questions-and-why-you-should-pose-them-to-candidates/

Questions For Hiring Managers - What NOT to Ask

Questions to NEVER ASK a Hiring Manager During an Interview
• What kinds of career paths are available for a person in this position?
The meta message is negative. The hiring manager will be concerned their position is a stepping stone in your career plan. No one likes their job opening being treated in this fashion.

• How many paid holidays are there?
The meta message is you are selfish individual. This question is part of the on boarding process with HR or part of the negotiation process if there is offer. The thought is if days-off is the focus, you are not likely to be dedicated to the work at hand.

• Can I work remotely?
Assume most of your co-workers have kids and cars so the occasional vehicle repair, teacher holiday, snow-day allows some sort of work from home under those unusual situations.

Asking this question this early only creates a negative impression. People want to assume you have your personal life under control. Do not give them the least little seed of concern.

• Did I get the job? (Or variations of "How did I do?" or "When can I expect an offer")
The meta message is desperation, based on an internal focus; your needs over their's.
This is a really bad impression to create.
It is nearly impossible to be rehabilitated from this question with some hiring managers.

My Lead-Page for the book is www.resumepsychologythebook.com

This Link is to the print and Kindle version on Amazon http://www.Amazon.Com/-/dp/0692525602/

The author page on Amazon is www.Amazon.Com/Author/DirkSpencer

Buy the book at a discount here https://www.createspace.com/5714917
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The book is called Resume Psychology Resume Hacks & Traps Revealed- Beat the Machine. Be Seen. Get Hired! by Dirk Spencer. ISBN-10: 0692525602 and ISBN-13: 978-0692525609 available in print and Kindle eBook.

My Twitter is https://twitter.com/dirkindallas

The blog link is http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/

Connect to me on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/dirkindallas

My online content is here http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer

My photo content is here https://www.flickr.com/photos/origamidirk/

Recent media mentions include:
https://www.recruiter.com/i/10-must-buy-books-for-job-seekers/
https://www.recruiter.com/i/8-ways-to-stay-in-touch-with-rejected-candidates/
http://insights.dice.com/2016/01/11/should-you-apply-for-the-same-job-twice/
http://www.careercloud.com/news/2016/1/23/the-outdated-job-seeker-part-2
https://www.recruiter.com/i/6-unlikely-places-to-find-a-job/
https://www.recruiter.com/i/be-a-better-recruiter-10-simple-tips/
https://www.recruiter.com/i/interview-questions-the-top-10-curveball-questions-and-why-you-should-pose-them-to-candidates/

Questions For Hiring Managers - Question Inventory

Inventory: Traditional Hire Manager Questions
• Can you share the work-styles of the teams I would be working with?
• Do you have any questions or concerns about my qualifications?
• How did the last person who had this job perform?
• How did you land with the company?
• How do my skills seem to line up with your needs?
• How do other people describe the culture here?
• How does the company demonstrate its support for professional growth?
• How does this position compete for budget in years past?
• How does this position tie-back to the company's profit margin?
• How is the company organized?
• How long have you been with the company?
• How soon might you be promoted into a new role?
• What are its greatest challenges?
• What are its principal values?
• What are some of the challenges or roadblocks one might come up against in this role?
• What are some of the less tangible traits of successful people at this company?
• What are some of the reasons you've rejected candidates so far?
• What are the characteristics or traits of your top people?
• What are the official and un-official ways performance is measured in this role?
• What are three key things that really drive results for the company?
• What caused this position to be created in the beginning?
• What do people like the most about working here? Least?
• What do would I have to accomplish in the first 6-months to prove I was the correct hire?
• What does the company do better than the competition?
• What has to happen in this role to make the company more competitive in the market place?
• What have we not discussed that might prevent me from being in the running for an offer?
• What is the average tenure of the people working here?
• What is the biggest challenging facing a new hire in this position?
• What is the biggest obstacle to being successful in this position?
• What is the company’s advantages over the competition?
• What is the next step in the process? When do you think you will be making a decision?
• What is the one thing I can accomplish tells you I have done a good job my first year?
• What is the one thing people say about this position that is not-true?
• What is the one thing this department does better than all the others?
• Does the organization have a 5-year plan? How does this job (department) fit in?
• How does the work-climate of today compare to back when you started with the company?
• What metrics are you most concerned for this position? What does the leadership review?
• What was the first indicator my predecessor miss which led to their departure?
• What did my predecessor ignore or fail to do which lead them to leave (company/position)?
• What was the most recent celebration of a milestone or project completion?
• What would a successful hire do in the first 30-60-90 days on-board?
• What would make someone widely successful in this role?
• Who does the most poaching of talent out of this department?
• Who else would I be working with if selected for the position?
• Who is the go-to person when you need something done or fixed and why?
• Who was your sponsor in the beginning of your career here?
• Would your replacement come from within the company or would they hire externally?
• Can you share the work-styles of the teams I would be working with?
• Do you have any questions or concerns about my qualifications we have not discussed?

Bonus Question
• How long is the salary for this position budgeted?

Naturally, you cannot ask all of these questions at one interview. Identify those important to you by profession and rehearse them enough to make them your own.

There are variations of the same theme in some instances. Master the nuance and refine the question to elicit data which you are about.

My Lead-Page for the book is www.resumepsychologythebook.com

This Link is to the print and Kindle version on Amazon http://www.Amazon.Com/-/dp/0692525602/

The author page on Amazon is www.Amazon.Com/Author/DirkSpencer

Buy the book at a discount here https://www.createspace.com/5714917
Printer Discount Code: FA6pWQ4J

The book is called Resume Psychology Resume Hacks & Traps Revealed- Beat the Machine. Be Seen. Get Hired! by Dirk Spencer. ISBN-10: 0692525602 and ISBN-13: 978-0692525609 available in print and Kindle eBook.

My Twitter is https://twitter.com/dirkindallas

The blog link is http://resumepsychology.blogspot.com/

Connect to me on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/dirkindallas

My online content is here http://www.slideshare.net/dirkspencer

My photo content is here https://www.flickr.com/photos/origamidirk/

Recent media mentions include:
https://www.recruiter.com/i/10-must-buy-books-for-job-seekers/
https://www.recruiter.com/i/8-ways-to-stay-in-touch-with-rejected-candidates/
http://insights.dice.com/2016/01/11/should-you-apply-for-the-same-job-twice/
http://www.careercloud.com/news/2016/1/23/the-outdated-job-seeker-part-2
https://www.recruiter.com/i/6-unlikely-places-to-find-a-job/
https://www.recruiter.com/i/be-a-better-recruiter-10-simple-tips/
https://www.recruiter.com/i/interview-questions-the-top-10-curveball-questions-and-why-you-should-pose-them-to-candidates/