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5 Ways to Improve Your Rank During A LinkedIn Search
If you’d asked me 7 or 8 years ago which tool was more critical for a job search – a resume or LinkedIn, I would’ve
Quick Fixes for Resume Don’ts
I don’t know about you but when I try something for the first time and get it wrong, I need someone to point out what’s
Why, How and When Should I be Active on LinkedIn? The Science and Strategy Behind Content Sharing
Why Should I Be Active on LinkedIn? From a job search standpoint, the notion that LinkedIn is THE place to see and get seen is
Why You Can’t Skip Out on Online Branding During your Job Search
Targeting that executive and C-suite role often requires a solid online reputation. Why? Many recruiters now use social media to find and vet candidates, and
Struggling with Conveying Your Career’s Blood, Sweat and Tears on Paper? Understanding How Resumes Get Read Will Help Tell Your Story
When people find me after conducting a search for online professional resume writers, I tell them the unvarnished truth. Resume reading has evolved over the years –
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
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 a Resume that Can Overcome a Short Attention Span
No doubt about it – people spend less time than ever reading resumes. Somewhere between six and 20 seconds depending on who you ask. Thanks
Give Your Resume a 21st Century Facelift
No one looks for jobs in the paper anymore. Why use a resume designed for that era? A resume up-to-date in terms of career history
Four Steps to a Targeted Resume
Clients often tell me they don’t want to limit themselves and ask for a resume that can be used for a variety of roles. Unfortunately,
TICK TOCK…Five Steps to Get Your Resume Past that Six-Second Skim Read
According to a resume eye tracking study published by The Ladders in 2012, recruiters spend about SIX seconds before they make an initial “fit/no fit”