“How can that be true?” you ask. While I admit that I created the headline with the goal of capturing your attention, I urge you to hear me out. I will go out on a limb to say that a resume is like a first date. Whether you are currently in the dating game or […]
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The cookie-cutter approach to resume writing does not work. You’ve heard it all before: Arial font! Up to two font sizes! Summary section! No more objective statements! Chronological! Functional! Hybrid! Long cover letter! Short cover note! Keep it to one page! Two pages is a must! The amount of advice on writing just the right […]
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Over the past 10+ years of working with clients on their resumes, I have come to the stark realization that a resume is not merely a business document. In fact, it’s personal. Very, very personal. A part of my writing process involves a thorough phone consultation with my clients – I ask deep, probing questions […]
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