Entries by Joseph Chris

Chron.com, 40-year-old company in Kingwood among America’s top recruiting firms of 2017

07/26/2017 in , /by

By Melanie Feuk, mfeuk@hcnonline.com Published 3:13 pm, Thursday, July 20, 2017 http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/kingwood/news/article/40-year-old-company-in-Kingwood-among-America-s-11303285.php?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook “A few months ago, Angie Truitt, senior partner at Joseph Chris Partners in Kingwood was browsing LinkedIn when she saw Forbes had released its list of America’s top recruiting firms for 2017. “I’m looking through the list and seeing all of these powerhouses, these […]

Best Way to Write Core Competencies in a Resume

03/15/2016 in /by

The University of Victoria describes professional competencies as the skills, attributes and knowledge that “are specifically valued by the professional associations and bodies connected to your future profession”. Others also define it as your expertise and knowledge in a given area, which, in this case, refers to your job duties and responsibilities. Adding a list […]

List Of Good Buzzwords For Resume

03/14/2016 in /by

Did you know that there are words recruiters hate to see on a resume? Words, phrases and jargons that are considered overused and abused would make your CV less desirable, resulting to your chances of getting the job being shot. Some of the words that are best avoided include go-getter, go-to person, strategic thinker, detail-oriented, […]

Best Resume Format For Executives

03/13/2016 in /by

A good executive resume has what it takes to answer your employer’s key question that is—“What is in it for me?” As it will be reviewed by top-level recruiters, such as the CEO, COO, CFO or any member of the board, make sure that it will let them know how you will be able to […]

Best Margins For Resume

03/12/2016 in /by

When formatting your resume, it is important to use standard resume margin guidelines, as this will make your resume properly laid out on the page/s and look professional. Basically, the shape of a resume pertains to its look’s overall impact on the reader, without him or her taking into account the significance or meaning of […]

Best Font For Executive Resume

03/11/2016 in /by

Want to make sure your resume for an executive position will really appeal to the one reviewing it? A good place to start is to type it using a legible and professional-looking font. You might think that you are the perfect candidate, but you would never know if the hiring manager can properly make out […]

Best Adjectives To Describe Yourself On a Resume

03/10/2016 in /by

Can a single word make or break your job application? The answer is definitely a big “YES!” Some powerful adjectives can set a tone for your resume and help it excel over other CVs. As many people believe, using the same adjectives recruiters and employers use in their job postings would be helpful, where many […]

How To Write Accomplishment Statements For Resume

03/09/2016 in /by

Whether you are applying for your first job or hopping to a new one, it is important to prepare before the interview and make an impression. How else can you do this even before you answer the first question in a face-to-face interview? Write an effective and impressive resume. A good resume has to include […]

Good Questions To Ask An Interviewee

03/08/2016 in /by

No matter how much you prepare for a job interview there will be moments when you will be asked an unexpected question that can feel awkward. And when you start to feel uncomfortable or unsure, you can fumble with your answers. So before you get into the hot seat, it’s good to know what some […]

Good Hot Seat Questions

03/07/2016 in /by

No matter how much you prepare for a job interview there will be moments when you will be asked an unexpected question that can feel awkward. And when you start to feel uncomfortable or unsure, you can fumble with your answers. So before you get into the hot seat, it’s good to know what some […]