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Resume Advice

May 11th, 2015

Combination Resumes

combination resumes

If you’ve got a long work history, special skills or a strong track record of accomplishments, consider a combination resume. It allows you to combine the perks of chronological and functional resumes.

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May 7th, 2015

Chronological Resumes

Chronological Resumes

Looking to emphasize your employers, job titles, loyalty and success in climbing the corporate ladder? A chronological resume may be just what you need.

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May 4th, 2015

Writing a Compelling Cover Letter

writing a compelling cover letter

Everyone knows the importance of a well crafted resume, but how many job seekers fully appreciate the power of a strong cover letter? This is the first document a hiring manager reviews when considering prospective employees, and it’s the applicant’s initial opportunity to make a good impression.

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April 30th, 2015

Functional Resumes

functional resumes

Need to break away from the traditional resume format? Check out the functional resume — a popular way to cluster experience and skills.

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April 27th, 2015

How An Applicant Tracking System ‘Reads’ Your Resume

How an applicant tracking system reads your resume

Have you ever wondered where the heck your resume lands once you press ‘send’? Do you wonder if it enters a black hole that sucks in resumes, never to select them for interviews? That’s how many job hunters feel these days, as they submit resume after resume with no response beyond the perfunctory “thank you […]

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April 23rd, 2015

Writing Your Resume Objective

resume objective

You’ve probably heard a million times that employers only spend 30 seconds looking at your resume. Help get their attention by writing a targeted objective.

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April 20th, 2015

Writing a Resume Career Profile

Writing a resume career profile

To capture the attention of hiring managers, candidates often use a career profile on their resumes. Also known as a professional profile or simply a “profile”, a career profile summarizes your work, education and other relevant experiences.

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February 12th, 2015

Resume Headlines That Work

Resume Headlines That Work

Seth Godin, author of business and marketing books and prolific blogger, recently wrote: “Headlines matter now more than they ever did. Headlines provoke and introduce. They cajole and they position. No headline, no communication. If you want to communicate (your resume, your trustworthiness, your graciousness) you need to be sure your headline is compelling, accurate […]

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September 17th, 2014

How Your Resume Can Earn You More Money

How Your Resume Can Earn You More Money

What do you think: given a choice, will an employer choose the “general resume” or the one that proclaims a level of expertise?

General vs. Expert

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May 26th, 2014

The Do’s & Don’ts of Resume Formatting

The Do’s & Don’ts of Resume Formatting

Clients often ask me how a resume should be formatted. (Note: this question doesn’t relate to resume types (e.g. chronological, functional, combination resumes), a subject which I will cover in a future blog post.) The question relates to how a resume should be laid out from a visual, style and design standpoint. In other words, […]

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