If you stick to the resume formatting that worked back in the 80s, 90s and heck, even through 2010 . . . you run the
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All I Ever Really Need to Know About Job Hunting I Learned in Kindergarten
There’s a lot out there when it comes to job searching advice – from the ins and outs of applicant tracking software to navigating today’s
Does Your Resume Pass the Scan Test? Write it Like a Newspaper and it Will!
The term “resume reading” should be obsolete in today’s job market. Given that the average reader spends between six and 20 seconds on the first
5 Tips to Hook Your Reader with a Compelling LinkedIn Summary Section
Did you know that after the headline section LinkedIn is the second most widely-read section on your profile? Furthermore, studies show readers spend more than
Five Quick Fixes for Resume Don’ts
As a resume writer, the majority of resumes that come my way are out of date from a formatting perspective and are tough to read
Phone Not Ringing? Maybe Your Resume Doesn’t Answer These Three Questions
It’s been said before – your resume has between six and 20 seconds to get past that initial skim read and into the “keep” pile
Looking to Make a Career Change? Six Steps to Ease the Way
Changing industries can be challenging. Changing careers even more so as you are going up against others with years in the role and/or industry. With
Three Steps to Tip the Hiring Scales with a Cover Letter that Shows and Solves Pain
Cover letters – most people hate writing them and many people hate receiving them. When cover letters get read (about 30% of the time) and
How to Write Your Resume When the Stats Don’t Speak for Themselves
Hiring managers want sales candidates whose resume shows a strong track record of success. While one can only hope for a career rich in exceeding
Overcome Age Discrimination with Techniques that Make your Resume Timeless
Despite a wealth of expertise, the shifts in the post-recession employment together with the impact of technology on hiring practice discourage many job seekers in
Five Steps to Crafting a Powerful Branding Paragraph for Your Resume
As careers and career search tools continue to evolve so too must resumes. The branding paragraph is an example of said revolution. Located at the