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Resume Writing Tips
This week a recent college graduate sent me her resume, along with this question: “How can I update my objective statement to fit this specific job?” While I appreciated her recognizing the need to customize her resume for each specific application, the best way to update an objective statement is to delete it altogether. Even…
Information technology professionals are some of the most frustrated job seekers I know. They often find themselves in the position of being some of the brightest people in their companies, yet struggling to communicate exactly how their specialized knowledge contributes to the operations or bottom lines of their employers. Here are three common mistakes I…
Guest Post by: Laura Smith-Proulx “Why job search now? I’m planning to relax over the holidays,” is a common refrain. Of course, it’s easy to get caught up in holiday fever this time of year, concentrating on family, travel plans, holiday decor, and all the traditional activities. However, savvy job hunters and networkers know there’s…
There are many different reasons why you might be interested in a job for which you’re overqualified. Maybe you need less stress in your life, maybe you’re returning to the workforce after some time away, or maybe you’re making a career change and need to get some entry-level experience. Regardless of the reason, applying for…
How many times have you heard someone say, “I really need/want to get another job, but I just don’t even have time to get my resume together”? Constructing a resume that will actually get pulled out of a pile of applications is a time-consuming task. I’ve personally had friends who spent months and months at…
If you’re a senior-level professional or manager, you’ve probably worked your way up the corporate ranks through demonstrated leadership, dedication, and proficiency. At some point, you may find yourself wanting to transition upward in your career, and this can be where that nagging doubt sets in: you never finished (or even started) college. What if…