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Resume Writing Tips
If you follow our blog regularly, you know that we stress the importance of including detailed descriptions of your previous professional accomplishments in your resume. While this is a simple idea, understanding how to execute it effectively trips up a lot of people as they write their documents. With that in mind, let’s play a…
When I was in college, one of my classes featured a section on the family dynamics of different ethnicities found throughout the U.S. Having grown up in an area full of socioeconomic and racial diversity, I found the textbook discussions of how certain types of families operated stereotypical and of little value. My professor had…
Entry-level professionals often have a hard time trying to determine which information to include on their resumes. While you obviously want to include any education or degrees, the other stuff from college gets a little trickier. Do employers want to know that you were in the photography club? Would a hiring manager care that you…
If you’ve been in a job search for any amount of time you know that it’s all about a competitive edge and getting your resume noticed. So to help you kick-start your job search in the New Year I’m going to share three strategies that we employ as expert resume writers that command the employer’s…
Every year, I’m amazed by all the people who wait until a day or two before the holidays to begin their shopping. While this approach would turn me into a nervous stressball, those who do it see no reason not to. After all, they know that stores will be open as late as possible leading…
I review a lot of resumes, and they often land in my mailbox with the exact same titles: resume.doc or resume.pdf. Can you say boring? Try these alternatives to stand out as an interesting candidate: 1. Your Name Resume.doc—This minimum level of personalization ensures that your resume will remain attached to your application. 2. Your…