Did you read our previous post on July 12th? Deeper dive into your resume: Is there conclusive evidence that you possess the competencies that have been specified for the position, and to what degree? Do you meet the mainstream requirements for knowledge, skill, and ability, or do you exceed them? Does your career progression make […]

In a flash, a skillful recruiter will decide whether or not your resume gets past the initial screen to be considered for a management position.  What exactly is it that they see in five seconds? A quick assessment of your current employer, title, responsibilities, and whether you have been there long enough to live with your decisions. The […]

Recently, a growing problem we’ve seen lately is resume misinformation.  Scott Thompson, former CEO of Yahoo Inc., resigned after being discovered for having done this. Padding one’s resume has short-term and, in Thompson’s circumstance—as well as in many others, long-term ramifications.  If a job seeker’s lies are discovered during the hiring process, then the job-seeker […]

Putting her Spanish language skills to the test, Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire, President of Berkhemer Clayton, Inc., is speaking at National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA)   Los Angeles Mixer and Professional Development Roundtable on Wednesday, April 18th, 6:30-9:00 pm.  Betsy will offer career strategies and tactics for long-term success.  NSHMBA, a Hispanic business organization, builds and advances […]

Today, April 17th, at CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Los Angeles’s Career Development Expo, Fred Clayton, CEO of Berkhemer Clayton, will provide quick career advice to attendees.  The expo will feature speakers and a panel of accomplished CFALA members.  After hearing advice from speakers and panelists about the benefits CFA Charter in the Finance Industry and […]