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Resume Writing Tips

Why Isn’t My Resume Generating Calls for Interviews?

August 14, 2012 /

To understand why your resume isn’t getting any callbacks, you first have to ask yourself a few questions. First, are you applying for jobs that you’re qualified for? If yes, are you customizing your resume each time you apply for jobs you’re qualified for? If you’re not, see my article: “4 Tips for Making Your…

Questions to Ask When Writing Your Resume

August 9, 2012 /

Writing a resume can feel like one of the most challenging aspects of a job search. There’s no doubt that writing this document requires a lot of introspection. But oftentimes, the challenge comes with a lack of true insight into your own career. We spend a lot of time working on our jobs, but rarely…

6 Key Areas Recruiters Pay the Most Attention to on Your Resume

August 7, 2012 /

Ever wondered to yourself what the most critical areas are on your resume when a recruiter is giving it the initial review? As a former hiring manager, I will tell you exactly where I’m looking when I review your resume. However, don’t just take my word for it; a recent study on recruiter behavior conducted…

Executive Resume Too Short? Here Are Some Ways to Lengthen It

July 26, 2012 /

There are many challenges to being an executive job seeker. It’s likely that one of the biggest is that you have been employed for so long that you don’t remember how to search for work anymore. Not to mention that the job-seeking world may have changed significantly since your last job search experience. Plus, your…

Exaggerated Resumes Can Quickly Ruin Your Job Search

July 24, 2012 /

As you can imagine, lying on your resume is always a no-no. If you feel you must avoid the truth, then you are probably applying for the wrong job. But what if you want to just exaggerate a bit—such as switching your title to one that sounds more impressive? Or stating that you won an…

Here’s Why Your Resume Isn’t Helping You to Get Hired

July 19, 2012 /

A resume is a critical element in your job search. In fact, it is the key to helping you to get hired for a position. It’s important to emphasize “help” because the resume typically doesn’t get you hired—but it does help you to score an interview where you can then impress employers enough so that…