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Resume Writing Tips

5 Must-Read Books for Mompreneurs

December 1, 2020 /

Being a mom, working from home, running a company, and raising a family is no easy task. That’s why I’m sharing my 5 favorite books for mompreneurs. I’ve been in the trenches of growing a company and raising a family for 13 years, and the challenge of trying to balance both is daunting and most days…

Executive Resume Writing Tips for 2021

November 17, 2020 /

7 proven executive resume writing tips you can use to get hiring manager attention in 2021. Stressed about her job search, Evelyn shared, “I’m unsure how to write my resume in an impactful way. I don’t know how to frame my experience in the context of the different positions I’ve held, plus I don’t know…

Resume Text Density: Why Less Is Really More (+ How to Get It Right)

November 9, 2020 /

Are the giant walls of text on your resume turning away hiring teams? Format your resume text density like this to grab their attention and start a dialogue: Two memos land on your desk: one’s a short, well-organized checklist, and the other looks more like a book report typed in size 9 font. Which are…

33 Stand-Out Phrases to Freshen Up Your Resume

October 29, 2020 /

Upgrade your resume and hook hiring managers at first glance with these proven and punchy phrases If I asked you to list 10 words that describe your personal brand to include on your resume could you do it? You might think it’s an easy task, but the numbers say it’s pretty difficult. Would you be…

How Do I Use Resume Keywords?

October 20, 2020 /

Resume keywords help you ace applicant tracking system screenings and boost your chances of landing an interview. This quick guide covers everything you need to know. You may think your thoughtfully crafted resume shows hiring managers and recruiters why you’re the perfect candidate. But if it doesn’t include the right keywords, they may never even…

How Do I Use Action Verbs in My Resume?

October 20, 2020 /

This quick guide covers why action verbs beat passive verbs (and how to tell the difference) when writing about your skills and achievements in your resume. Did you know you should use action verbs instead of passive terms in your resume?  Action verbs switch the language of your resume from passive voice to active voice.…