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Resume Writing Tips

How to Save Time During the Online Application Process

August 10, 2010 /

When we work with resume clients, we provide them with a plain text version of their finished resume.  Regardless of whether you hire a professional or write your own resume, it is useful to have a plain text version on hand during your job application process. Most medium to large companies now use online application…

Subtle Ways to Tell Your Story in Your Resume

July 29, 2010 /

A frequent theme of our blogs is limiting your resume to information that’s truly relevant to the position for which you’re applying.  You should feel free to leave off your high school job serving fast food or your college job working retail if you have years of subsequent work experience.  Also, listing only the achievements…

It Takes More Than a Resume to Get a Job

July 15, 2010 /

If you’re visiting this Web site, you understand the importance of having a polished looking resume to use during your job search.  Whereas having a marketable resume is extremely important, a fantastic resume by itself won’t get you a job.  So, what do you do with your resume now that it has been tweaked (and…

The Best Time to Write a Resume

July 2, 2010 /

Imagine for a moment that you’ve just heard the dreaded words, “We’re going to have to let you go.”  A lot of people have heard this phrase over the last several years, and most have probably reacted with some degree of panic: How am I going to pay my bills?  Where am I going to…

How to Keep Your Job Search Confidential

July 2, 2010 /

Guest post by: Peggy McKee of http://www.career-confidential.com The very best time to look for a new job is while you still have your old one–but what if that means you need to keep it on the down low? Keeping your job search confidential can seem virtually impossible, but it isn’t. One great way to stealth…

Resumes for Every Generation

July 1, 2010 /

This past week I attended a presentation about Baby Boomers, Generation X-ers, and Millennials learning to communicate and work well together in the professional world.  The speaker provided great tips for understanding each generation and how to effectively use their strengths to the best advantage.  While the presentation focused on helping everyone work well together,…