A former colleague calls you out of the blue and invites you to lunch. After some catching up, they tell you about a great opportunity with their company. Excitement and adrenaline course through you. This is the break that you’ve been waiting for. Then your friend asks for your resume and suddenly doubt creeps in. […]
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Gain Killer Confidence Through Resume Development
There’s nothing more inspiring than to see your hard work reflected in black and white. That’s why we may hang a degree or certificate on the wall, display trophies in a place of honor or smile when we see our name boldly emblazoned as the Employee of the Month. Let’s face it, it feels good […]
Creating a Personally Branded Resume Starts at the Top
When I say “at the top” I literally mean “at the top.” The top of your resume, or the address bar, header or whatever you want to call it, instantly reflects your personal brand and sets the tone for the rest of your resume. So it amazes me how many times I see a bland […]
Personal Branding—Why Bother?
Branding is a hot new word circulating within organizational walls and C-Suites. But it’s not just for products and companies; nor is “personal branding” only reserved for athletes or superstars. Today, personal branding is the key to success for career professionals because it identifies you as the solution. When you build a brand, you are […]
Resume Writing Rich with STARs, CARs & OARs
Resumes rich with STARs, CARs and OARs get the most attention and drive the most action because they focus on achievements and add measurable value to every resume. How? By instantly communicating proof of what a candidate has learned and can immediately apply to the new hiring company. If you’re not familiar with these acronyms: […]
Resumes and Employee Retention—Is There a Correlation?
This may seem like an odd correlation, but there is a direct connection between designing a resume and employee retention. Typically, the resume is the first reason a disgruntled or frustrated employee will reach out to me for career coaching. Their intent is typically to leave the organization or team because they are frustrated with […]
Is Your Resume One Sided?
I’m not talking pages here, I’m talking perspectives. Resumes that are “one sided” are only directed to one particular position or field and are targeted to land you the position. And yes, this is a good thing. Sure, you still may need a broader resume to use in a pinch, but a one-sided or targeted […]
What’s Your Resume Worth?
When it comes to developing a resume, it’s an investment. Money and time are two investments that are mandatory for any successful resume. There’s no way to get around these investments but there are ways to ensure that your resume is worth the results. Money. Many people hire resume writers and this is an investment. […]
Interview Questions Versus Resumes: Where to Invest Your Time
Did you know that the real reason people miss out on great opportunities is because of a poor interview? According to recruiters, the time spent agonizing over resumes should be better spent honing interview skills. Yes, your resume needs to be killer in order for you to get the interview in the first place, but […]
Resume or Job Search—Which Comes First?
When you’re considering a career change, your first instinct may be to create a resume. After all, you already have a job, so you know how to find one. Or do you? Are you missing out on awesome opportunities because you’re already jumping into the resume without prepping for a job search? The old adage, […]