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If you're listening David, here are my suggestions. Keep in mind I don't have nearly the wealth of experience you would obviously have. * Refresh both http://w
by cottsak 8y ago
If you're listening David, here are my suggestions. Keep in mind I don't have nearly the wealth of experience you would obviously have.
* Refresh both http://www.avidaid.ca/ http://www.avidaid.ca/ your websites with a modern feel http://www.avidaidmedia.ca/ http://www.avidaidmedia.ca/ Hire a designer for a fixed price on https://www.upwork.com/ https://www.upwork.com/ or other freelancer site. Your potential employers will look you up and they don't want to find dated visuals like these. If you don't want to refresh the look of both sites, then take one down. An asset should make you look good, not detract from the perception it might create for you.
* Make sure your site(s) are HTTPS. Get on google and figure out how to do this (or pay the upwork freelancer to do it) and then it can be a talking point in an interview (how passionate you are about security and privacy, for example).
* Remove the word "President" from "President, Senior Project Manager and Consultant at Avidaid Inc." on your CV/linkedin. If you're going to a PM or consulting role then you have to have other roles which show you've done this recently. The "President" thing could work against you: "wow, this guy probably wants way more then we're prepared to pay"
* Maybe try dressing down just a tad - a some nice chinos or a collared shirt but not tucked in perhaps. I'm kinda spitballing here so just have a think about it. If the companies have heaps of younger folks then maybe you could do something to make them feel a little more comfortable in the interview. I personally know I'd be pretty intimidated if a candidate came in all suited up for a PM role. I'm not saying you want the "golf course" look. Just something a little more relaxed perhaps?
* Lastly, the "corporation" and "us" language on your website avidaid.ca is not going to work in your favour I don't think. Your linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwimsett/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwimsett/ and the tired website suggest there are heaps of folks working at your consultancy. I can only assume this is a false pretence given the CBC article. I would prefer to see a portfolio which talks about "you"!!! (personally) and highlights projects, interactions and specific work-related interests which you are likely to be passionate about. This will excite me as a hiring manager.
I hope this helps mate.
- freewilly1040 8y agoThose sites are rough. Another option is a website builder like Squarespace, Wix, or Weebly. Might be cheaper than Upwork and will at least get you started with a decent layout / theme.
- shambolicfroli 8y agoRun the text on your site through grammarly.com, I'm seeing a typo at the end of the 1st sentence. And I agree with cottsak that the use of "we" doesn't help. Here's a thought, how about reaching out to @AustinAllred of @LambdaSchool (on twitter) to see if they want to try taking on the more grizzled set? (do they pay living expenses?) Alternatively, there's trucking. Big shortage for now, and reasonably high pay.