Many of us worry about the font to use in our resumes (hint: Times New Roman or Arial are the best). Others wonder if one page is standard or is it two pages? Frankly speaking, a resume is as long as it needs to be provided it contains only relevant information for the new job... » Read Full Article
I just read an article by Laura Smith-Proulx on CareerRealism. Laura writes about the latest trends in resumes to get a candidate noticed. (Logo: CareeRealism.com) Are You On Top of the Curve? The items Laura discusses are these: Color While I don’t advocate a lot of frills on a resume (use of color, designer fonts,... » Read Full Article
Many candidates mistakenly believe that the appearance of their resume isn’t as important as the content it contains. While it’s true that a beautifully crafted resume with generalized data won’t impress any hiring manager or recruiter, it’s equally true that no one will want to read a resume that isn’t aesthetically pleasing. You Have to... » Read Full Article
Caught a good video at AOL.com Business regarding the most common resume writing mistakes. http://on.aol.com/video/common-resume-writing-mistakes-155908590 The host, Louise Kursmark, discusses the problems with: Cookie Cutter Summaries These are summaries that could apply to anyone. Generic words are used (eg: accomplished, professional, skilled) that provide absolutely no hard information about the candidate. Summaries That are Too... » Read Full Article
It’s the New Year and you’re all geared up to look for that new position or to transition into a new career. Not wanting to go it alone, you decide to hire a resume writing expert to craft your resume so you have a fighting chance against dozens of other equally-qualified candidates. What could be... » Read Full Article
In a word – yes. Most of us are so focused on our resumes, we put little to no thought into a strong and effective cover letter. Don’t Make These Mistakes As a hiring manager, I’ve had applications where the cover letter is a simple note stating, “Here’s my resume. I need a job.” Trust... » Read Full Article
When you think of creating a resume, do you believe that all you have to do is list your experience in a reverse chronological order (that is, your most recent job first, followed by your next most recent, and so on),then follow it with your academic data and you’re through? Sadly, you’ve barely begun. What... » Read Full Article
Think about it. Most individuals face holiday job hunting with an attitude that could best be called defeatist. “Why bother getting my resume together during November and December? No one’s hiring now. It’s time to party. I’ll wait till January. All the good jobs will be posted then.” - or - “I’ve been at this... » Read Full Article
The holiday season is an excellent time to network with others at holiday parties and gatherings, whether you’re intending to stay in the same industry/position or you’re transitioning elsewhere. However, it’s important to know and adhere to the appropriate etiquette to make certain your networking is as effective as possible, rather than off putting. Networking... » Read Full Article
Each day, I go to various LinkedIn groups and answer questions posed by candidates seeking advice with their resumes. Just recently, this question was asked: I have a detailed two page resume which I was using with little success. I hired a resume evaluation service which assisted me in creating a “one page 20 second... » Read Full Article
“My writer took the time to give me practical tips on resumes and what prospective employers look for. She explained her suggestions and allowed me to give feedback as well. Her approach to resume writing is fantastic.”
