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Resume Writing Tips

5 Resume Mistakes That Can Knock You Out of The Running

February 7, 2012 /

Writing a resume isn’t as simple as it seems, especially if you’ve went years without needing one, or had a lengthy executive career. In fact, this may come as a shock, but most people really don’t do themselves justice on paper, no matter what their situation. Your resume has a challenging job to do in…

Save Your Job Search Today! Replace Your Outdated Resume Objective With A Powerful Branding Summary

February 6, 2012 /

A resume objective serves no purpose other than to inform the reader of what your job search objective is—which is like any other job seeker—to find a job.  And it typically sounds something like this: To obtain a position with a progressive organization that will utilize my experience and education.  Awful, isn’t it?  If your…

Are you leveraging a recruiter in your job search?

February 1, 2012 /

I’ve heard it said hundreds of times since 2008….the economy is just bad, and there are no jobs. The truth is this statement is not 100% accurate. Depending on your geographical location and current profession, you may find it’s tougher than it used to be. There are still jobs out there, and it truly comes…

5 Must-Know Essentials For Writing a Results-Generating Resume

January 30, 2012 /

It is both astonishing and sad that so many people enter the job market with an insufficient resume. Too many people perceive a resume as just a piece of paper and do not comprehend how imperative a resume can be in promoting you within a competitive job market. The job market is overflowing at the…

5 Reasons Your Job Search Is Still Going

January 17, 2012 /

In order to advance your career and get your job search back on track, there are a few things that you must do correctly. As a job seeker, finding a job should be your full-time job. Many people work tirelessly to find a job, but they keep coming up short, so today we’re going to…

3 Ways to Avoid A Resume Template and Make Your Resume Unique

January 12, 2012 /

Have you ever been guilty of copying a resume template to make writing and submission flow a bit more smoothly?  Don’t feel bad if you have.  But do keep in mind that by taking this route you run the risk of appearing inauthentic to hiring managers who are looking for unique candidates.  It’s easier than…