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Resume Writing Tips
Through no fault of your own, you find yourself suddenly out of a job. Now what? The first question to answer is: Is this unemployment temporary — or permanent? If you’re out of work due to the Coronavirus pandemic, your employer may have furloughed you temporarily. If that’s the case, your efforts will be focused…
Whether you were in a search before the COVID-19 pandemic or have been laid off as it’s spread, this is an unprecedented time to be searching. To be real, it’s a tough time to be job searching. But I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know. To help I’ve put together a list of…
Our memories are short. Can you remember all the details of the project you worked on last week? How about last month? What about a year ago? One of the best ways to prepare for a time when you will need to share your accomplishments is to collect details of your achievements as you go…
Resumes use a unique style of writing to emphasize brevity in order to maximize the reader’s time. This is especially important since the average resume receives fewer than 30 seconds of the reader’s time upon first review. Many people find this style of writing a bit confusing, so here is an explanation about “resume speak.”…
The most obvious reason why you might need an executive resume is when you’re looking for a job. But there are many other reasons why you might want to put together an executive resume now, even if you’re not actively seeking new employment. Your employment situation can change in a heartbeat — the company may…
“I’ve submitted my resume to over 200 positions online and I haven’t received one interview. I just don’t understand it. I only apply to positions that I’m qualified for, it’s not like I’m making a change or applying to roles I have no experience in.” I could hear the frustration in Jeff’s voice. “You could…