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Resume Writing Tips
Are Branded and Coordinated Job Search Documents Really That Important? Do you want your resume, cover letter, and biography to look disheveled or professional and well-prepared? These documents are a reflection of you as a candidate—and as such, how you present yourself is important to how you’re perceived as a potential employee. Therefore, having documents…
Let’s lay to rest the worn out, tired resume words and phrases that every job seeker seemed to utilize in 2012. Be sure when you’re getting your resume together for your 2013 job search that you avoid these generic, vague terms that make you sound just like everyone else versus someone who stands out from…
I’m sure you’ve heard me say before that it’s critically important to customize your resume when applying for positions—especially to online job postings. Hundreds of candidates apply to positions posted on job boards, and employers have become very savvy at weeding out those candidates who are not qualified. Or who at least do not appear…
Some people will immediately see the value you offer as an employee. Others you’ll never convince. But how do you communicate your value (the ROI the employer will receive for hiring you as opposed to another) to those who may not readily see it but are open to it? This question came to me as…
Have you been sending your resume out to countless openings and receiving little to no response? If you’ve been job searching for two months and haven’t been called for an interview, then it’s time to get some help! The U.S. Department of Labor revealed in its September 2012 report that the average job seeker is…
Creating a resume can be a daunting task. If you find yourself stuck, or even frustrated, you’re not alone. In the middle of a job search, especially one that might not be getting as many bites as you would like, it’s not uncommon to ask yourself “Should I hire a professional resume writing service to…