Just about every time I’ve been in a Q&A situation with job seekers, the question arises about whether age discrimination still exists in the marketplace. And every time, my answer is the same – absolutely! In fact, here is some data supporting the theory that ageism does still take place: But isn’t age discrimination against the law? Yes, it is. …
Maintaining Your Authenticity While Using ChatGPT
May 30, 2023
Written by: James Moore |
Reading Time: 3 minutes
In today’s digital age, AI language models like ChatGPT have revolutionized various content creation and communication aspects. This includes rewriting resumes, crafting cover letters, and generating interview questions. While leveraging ChatGPT can significantly enhance these processes, it is crucial to maintain authenticity to ensure that your personal voice and unique qualities shine through. To support its Guides effectively, Crossroads conducts a monthly forum. …
If you’re looking for a way to optimize your resume to make it more effective, then ChatGPT might be just the tool for you. With its natural language processing abilities and access to a vast database of information, ChatGPT can help you craft a standout resume that showcases your skills and experience in the best possible light. Let’s face it, …
Crafting Customized Cover Letters with ChatGPT
May 09, 2023
Written by: James Moore |
Reading Time: 3 minutes
In recent years, there has been a lot of controversy on the effectiveness of cover letters and whether or not they are needed. Depending on the requirements of the organization you are applying to, you may or may not be required to include a cover letter. Streamline the Process Cover letters are an essential component of many job applications. They allow …
Maximizing Your Job Search with ChatGPT
May 02, 2023
Written by: James Moore |
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Early in my career, I didn’t believe it was worth paying money to have someone “write” my resume. But, over time, I learned why it was worth the investment. So now, not only do we have professionals to help with our resume, we have artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT to help us throughout our job search. Don’t get me …
Top Tips: Tip #2 – Upskilling
February 07, 2023
Written by: Crossroads Career |
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Please take a survey at the end of this blog so that we can better understand your experience with job transition. The Time is Now to Close the Gaps in Your Professional “Skills” Profile Maintaining a competitive career skills profile can be challenging. It’s very easy to become complacent with your self-development plan while sitting comfortably employed in a stable …
How To Write an Ineffective Resume
September 27, 2022
Written by: Crossroads Career |
Reading Time: 4 minutes
While the intent of a resume is to gain an interview, many of them are written in a way that doesn’t help that cause! If you’re determined to submit a resume that includes the most common problems, be sure to incorporate these… Make the Reader Work to Understand your Role On average, a recruiter or hiring manager reviews a resume …
One of my best friends moved to China 20 years ago and recently returned to the U.S. to care for his aging parents. With no job waiting for him, and only a few active contacts with whom to network, he asked me to help him write a resume. While your situation may be different, it may be as equally challenging. …
Have you ever gotten so sick of looking at your resume, put it down, and then in a week you see something that you can’t understand why you didn’t see earlier? Or maybe you shared it with your spouse or friend, and within 5 seconds they spot a typo or grammatical mistake? For years, many of us at Crossroads Career …
Exercise: The One Page Resume
September 15, 2020
Written by: Crossroads Career |
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Exodus 31:2-5 “‘See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills – to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set sones, to work …
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