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Resume Writing Tips
Q: What one thing is ten times more likely to get your resume more attention from hiring managers and recruiters? A: Accomplishments! Allow me to explain. When I review a resume I’m thinking what can this person do for my company? Do they have the results to back up the experience? Are they the right…
Read MoreKeywords, Keywords, Keywords: Location, Location, Location. I’m sure you have all heard of location, location, location in real estate. It is the same principle with keywords on resumes. If you want your resume to be found in a searchable database i.e. job board then you must include INDUSTRY APPROPRIATE KEYWORDS. I capitalize that because just…
Read MoreObjective statements were the norm on resumes 20 years ago. And, in fact you can find them on many new grad resumes. But, resume objectives are outdated. If your resume contains one it’s definitely time for an update. I cannot begin to tell you how many clients come to me with an old objective on…
Read MoreResume writing is a different form of writing. There are separate rules, standards, grammar and spelling expectations. One of them is the use of first person pronouns like “I”, “me”, and “my”. Never use the word ‘I’ in a resume or other first person pronouns. Especially in your objective or career summary. First of all,…
Read MoreWhen you’re looking for a job and writing a resume to help you land that dream position, you should not just be asking “How do I write a resume?” You should be asking “How do I write a great resume?” Or, “How do I write a resume that stands out—and stands out for the right…
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