One size does not fit all. If you want a specific job, then write your resume to target that position specifically. Sure, this sucks. It means that every time you apply for a new job, you have to essentially re-write… Read More ›
I understand completely. You’re highly educated and quite talented. You’ve been places and done things. You’ve got enviable skills. Any employer in his or her right mind would love to hire you but there’s an extremely good chance they won’t… Read More ›
Dr. Seuss nailed it on so many levels when he asked us the question: Why fit in when you were born to stand out? It’s a thought-provoking question that we can apply to our resume. In our diehard efforts to… Read More ›
You need to write a resume but you don’t know where to begin. You’re not alone. Perhaps one of the biggest challenges to writing a resume is simply starting one. There are so many different directions you could take, that… Read More ›
You create newsletters, Facebook pages or websites in the name of team spirit. You fundraise ad nauseum for the righteous cause du jour, whatever it may be. You freely give of your time, expertise and talents to others. You… Read More ›
Resume writing. I happen to think it’s an art form but most people rate the joy of writing or revising their resume right up there the prospect of having to endure a root canal sans anesthesia. Whatevs. I can understand… Read More ›
We live in an “it’s all about me” society. Maybe it’s just déjà vu from the “Me Decade” of the 1970s if you can even remember back that far or simply a lack of societal originality aided by advanced technology…. Read More ›
Don’t get me wrong. It was a well written resume. The guy clearly had skills. He zeroed in on the right key words. He quantified his many accomplishments. You could tell he read the job announcement carefully. What his lengthy… Read More ›
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