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Resume Writing Tips

BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS ON RESUME WRITING – YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THESE DEALS!

November 25, 2010 /

I’m a huge fan of Black Friday shopping; it’s my favorite day of the year to shop.  I don’t know if it’s the deals or the crowds or just knowing that the Holiday season has started, but I just love it.  So in the spirit of special deals on Black Friday and kicking off the…

How LinkedIn’s Newest Features Capture the Hiring Manager’s Attention

November 24, 2010 /

Placement in search results is paramount to being located on LinkedIn.  Landing on the first page of the search results for a certain industry, position, or expertise is ideal and will most likely get your profile reviewed by whoever is conducting the search.  So what are some ways you can optimize your profile to place…

Going Outside the Traditional Resume to Capture the Interview

November 22, 2010 /

This past week I was on JobTalkAmerica, a radio show designed around the needs of job seekers in today’s tough economic climate.  On the show I discussed two critical points your resume must have in order to succeed and also how to go outside of your resume to get the interview.  I want to elaborate…

Professional Resumes – What Have They Got That Yours Doesn’t?

November 20, 2010 /

Professional resumes are competing against… you. That’s right, if you’re in the job market and you’ve written your own resume, professionally-prepared resumes are directly competing with you for those coveted interviews. To see how well your resume stacks up against the pros, consider the following… Top 10 Features Found on Professional Resumes 1. The professional…

2 Things Your Resume MUST HAVE to Succeed and More…

November 19, 2010 /

I had the pleasure of speaking with Sam Zeff and Ted Canova yesterday on JobTalkAmerica’s resume makeover segment. We discussed two things your resume MUST have as well as the “up and coming” in resume writing. JobTalkAmerica is a cutting edge internet radio show for job seekers and Sam and Ted hold no punches. For example, yesterday’s show also…

Want the Interview? Then Your Resume Needs Some Passion!

November 18, 2010 /

I often tell job seekers how passionate I am about helping them be successful.  I really do have a heart for helping those in the job hunt secure interviews and offers.  When possible, I try to provide as much free advice as I can.  Thinking about how passionate I am about what I do made…