Welcome to Part 3 of Job Seeker Confidence. We’re talking about 5 common resume mistakes. Last week, I taught you how to include accomplishments in your resume, how to quantify those accomplishments, and how to make them into powerful statements by using action verbs. Now, we’ll talk about the second mistake that many people make […]
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As my company name suggests, the goal of each successful job seeker is to write and submit a high-quality career document that lands on the top of the hiring manager’s stack of resumes. As technology has long ago crept into almost every aspect of our lives, this stack of resumes has turned into a virtual […]
Read MoreI recently came across an article on Yahoo Finance that talks about companies moving away from accepting resumes, instead focusing on evaluating applicants’ work samples. While this may seem like a sound idea to some, as as resume writer I just can’t let this notion slide without putting my two cents in. In the article, […]
Read MoreThe answer is a resounding YES. As we write resumes, the main focus, understandably, is on content. We concentrate on writing powerful accomplishment statements, quantifying those accomplishments, and focusing the content to position ourselves for the job we wish to apply for. How, then, does the placement of information play into creating an effective resume? […]
Read More“I just do my job and go home.” “It’s impossible to put my work into numbers, percentages, or dollars.” “I can’t quantify my work tasks.” While I hear this from clients and job seekers on a regular basis, these are not good enough reasons for leaving strong accomplishment statements off your resume. In fact, there […]
Read MoreNot that many years ago, a paper resume was the only kind available. We worried about the best type of paper to use: weight, brightness, color… Wow, how times have changed! Today’s job search playing field has expanded tremendously to include electronic resumes, online portfolios, and LinkedIn profiles that make job seekers’ information available to […]
Read More“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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreAs you search for a new job, a promotion, or a career change, make sure that your resume and LinkedIn profile are sending the right message. The fact is, as you apply to a job posting online, you compete with anywhere from 200 to 500 other applicants. You just can’t afford to submit a document […]
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