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Resume Writing Tips

Concrete Tips for Outstanding Informational Interviews

December 22, 2016 /

The world is changing, and one of the real benefits is that employees now have more control over their careers than ever before. One of the best ways to get the job you want is to know everything you can about the position and industry you’re striving to work in. An informational interview is an…

Best Practices for Using Infographic Resumes in Your Career Search

December 2, 2016 /

Science has shown that human beings rely more on sight than any of their other senses. We are drawn to pictures and graphics. People often forget names or titles, but faces stick with them. It is for these reasons, among others, that infographic resumes have become more commonplace in the career search industry as one…

2017 Resume Tips

November 26, 2016 /

2017 Resume Tips I believe that 2017 will be a year filled with hope and optimism for job seekers. Most everyone experiences excitement at the beginning of a brand New Year not yet filled with mistakes or regrets. And for those starting off the New Year job searching it’s going to be a great year…

The #1 Most Overused and Useless Resume Word – Delete It Now

November 17, 2016 /

Over the past 15 years I’ve read thousands upon thousands of resumes and there is one word that pops up more than any other word I’ve seen that does absolutely NOTHING for your resume or job search. The word professional is one of the most overused and useless words a resume can contain. We are…

Your Resume’s Success Is In Your Purpose and Your Passion

November 16, 2016 /

I’m sure the majority of us work so that we can provide for our families but don’t we also work because we’re passionate about something or feel we have a purpose for doing what we love? Life would lack some serious fulfillment if we were all just chasing down the paycheck every week and never…

A Sharply Focused Executive Resume is More Important Than You Realize

November 7, 2016 /

When applying for a job, the burden falls on you to prove you’re the best executive candidate—no surprise to you, I’m sure.  A great way to show your worth and prove you’re the right executive is by focusing on what the employer needs, then writing an executive resume that addresses those needs specifically. Targeting Your…