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Resume Writing Tips

Is There Value in Using a Cover Letter?

September 24, 2013 /

Ever wonder if there’s really any point in using a cover letter? Job seekers ask me often if there is any value in using a cover letter, and I answer them with an emphatic YES!—IF you’re using a personable cover letter that you’ve customized for the employer. If you’re just sending out some generic letter…

How to Write a Great Cover Letter – 5 Quick Tips

September 9, 2013 /

Do employers really read cover letters anymore? Yes, they do—and so you’d better write one! I can’t guarantee 100% of hiring managers will read it, but if even 75% do, then it’s worth taking the time to write a great one. Below are 5 tips for writing a great cover letter. A GREAT COVER LETTER…

How to Write a Powerful Resume Summary | The Ultimate Resume Summary Guide

September 3, 2013 /

How to Write a Resume Summary Updated 1/24/2019 A general summary of qualifications will rarely produce impactful results when writing your resume summary. Writing a laser-focused professional summary that speaks to your work history, qualifications, years of experience, and the skills you can offer to the organization will generate much higher resume response rates from…

Branding Your Resume – How to Create a Lasting Impression.

August 29, 2013 /

All this talk about the importance of branding your resume for your job search … what it really comes down to is name recognition. You want to set yourself apart so the hiring manager remembers your name and calls you for the interview. But how do you really know if you’ve created a personal brand…

3 Steps to Writing a Customized Cover Letter

August 28, 2013 /

Customizing your cover letter as you apply to different opportunities is very important. It lets the hiring manager know you’re not just sending out a generic letter to any and all employers, and it demonstrates that you genuinely care and are interested in the position. If you’re not quite sure the best way to do…

How to Choose the BEST Resume Writer

August 22, 2013 /

You have finally decided that you want a professional resume writer’s expertise in developing your resume; so you hopped on Google and searched for professional resume writing services—only to find a billion services listed—and no clue as to how you are going to differentiate between them. I can help with that. Here are some basic…