A Golden Rule Company
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Resume Writing Tips
Do you ever wonder how you’ll get everything accomplished that’s on your to-do list? I’ve been there for the past 15 years, balancing the managing of a growing company, caring for my family, and homeschooling five of our six children. I get how overwhelming it can feel to try and do it all. Which is…
We’ve all been there . . . the place where you want employers to read your resume and say “Wow.” But what exactly is a wow factor and how do you give your resume a striking wow factor? Your wow factor is the most important, impressive, and valuable information about you as a candidate. It’s…
I work with so many job seekers who struggle to tell their story and put into words their achievements. Since their career summary is often the first place they start when writing their resume, knowing exactly what to say to capture the hiring manager’s attention so they want to read the rest of your resume…
One of the quickest ways you can improve your resume is to replace passive language with active language. This top-ten list of cringeworthy words and phrases includes mostly passive phrases or terms that don’t show the employer the value and contribution you can make, thereby lessening the impact of your resume on hiring managers. If…
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. In today’s…
Does it make a difference what software program you use to create your resume? What if you use InDesign, Canva, or PDF to create your resume instead of a Microsoft Word document? Will it affect how applicant tracking systems (ATS) read your resume? If you’ve been wondering which software program is best to create your…