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Effective Resume Writing: It's All in Your Head

 
Writing your resume is a mandatory step in your job search. If
you want it to go quickly – at least as quickly as possible
– and smoothly, then there are guidelines that you...

3 Secrets to Cover Letters that WIN Interviews

Did you know that your cover letter (in the hands of a key
decision maker) determines whether or not your resume gets read at
all? Cover letters are so critically important to making the right
first...

It's Quality, Not Just Quantity That Gets You Hired

Over the last few years, I’ve heard a lot of very
intelligent job seekers casually remark that they had sent out
hundreds of resumes while looking for a job. These people firmly
believed...

Strengthening Your Executive Resume with the Right Keywords

You’ve probably heard about the various ways to improve
your resume so that it can be moved to the top of the talent pool
instead of the top of a trash pile. One way that has been suggested
in...

The Best Time to Write a Resume

Imagine for a moment that you’ve just heard the dreaded
words, “We’re going to have to let you go.” A lot
of people have heard this phrase over the last several years,...

It Takes More Than a Resume to Get a Job

If you’re a regular reader, you understand the
importance of having a polished looking resume to use during your
job search. Whereas having a marketable resume is extremely
important,...

Resume 411

Drafting an effective resume is key to contributing to a
successful job search. Oftentimes, the resume is the first thing a
hiring manager reviews to determine your suitability for a
potential...

Cover Letter and Resume Writing Tips for if You've been Fired

Being fired from your job can be extremely difficult. You not
only have to think about how you will put meals on the table and
pay your bills, but also how your pride and belief in yourself as
an...

Resumes for Every Generation

This past week I attended a presentation about Baby Boomers,
Generation X-ers, and Millennials learning to communicate and work
well together in the professional world. The speaker provided great
tips...

What to do About an Employment Gap

Historically, having a significant gap in your professional
employment has been seen as a huge negative on a resume. However,
given that a May Gallup poll showed that 19% of the American
population...

Common Executive Resume Mistakes

When you reach the executive level in your career, there is no
room for error. You must exude perfection with everything you do.
This is especially true with your resume, which is why the last
thing...

Quantifying Achievements on Your Resume

One of the easiest traps to fall into when writing your resume
is simply mimicking a job description by listing the
responsibilities of your past positions. However, as soon as you
write “sales...

Top Five Things Not to Include on Your Résumé

Ah! The joys of looking for work! It can be (and often is)
challenging, frustrating, and filled with setbacks until the right
fit is found. Of course you want to make sure that you present
yourself...

Are You Making These Resume Mistakes?

 
With the current economic meltdown forcing companies across
the country to rethink their future hiring plans, your current
resume and the way you use it may no longer be serving your
needs.
 
If...

Do Resumes Make You Crazy?

What to put on a resume can be daunting, frustrating, and
upsetting.
Will I cover all the bases? Will my accomplishments come across?
How long should my resume be? And, what format? The stress...

How to Improve Your Resume's Credibility and Gain Relevant Experience

A common problem for many job seekers is that they possess
inadequate experience for the jobs they are targeting. In
today’s market, with so many educated workers seeking
employment or...

Optional Resume Sections: Deciding When (and Which) to Include

Writing a resume can be complicated if you’re not sure how
to convey the message that you’re the right person for the
job. A good way to get this accomplished, however, is by choosing
the...

Creating Resumes for Contract and Temporary Positions

Looking to apply for a new contract or temporary position but
are unsure of how to create the right resume? You’ll be happy
to know that writing resumes for these types of positions is...

Boring Old Resume Objective VS. Interview-Winning Branding Statement - You Decide Who Wins

If you brand it will they come? While it may sound like one big
field of dreams, a carefully crafted and customized personal brand
will not only convey your value and define your vision it will...

Facts About Your Cover Letter

Why is it that career seekers spend numerous hours creating
their resumes and then treat their cover letters like the forgotten
stepchild? The cover letter is a critical component to your career
search...

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