Resume

Job searching with an outdated resume in this market will only bring you frustration and missed opportunities. Make sure your resume lives up to the standards of 2009. Job searching with an outdated resume in this market will only bring you frustration and missed opportunities. In 1999 job seekers chose between several selections of fine … Read More

Smooth the bumps and curves in your career path. Life is unpredictable: As much as you would love to have consistent, progressive work experience, events that sidetrack your career may need to be addressed on your executive resume. These unusual employment situations can include: Taking time to volunteer or do community work Extended experience as … Read More

Sam’s resume was grounded in an illegible fog and a lack of personality or focus. Here are some of the suggestions I made when upgrading Sam’s resume. Read More

Are You Making These 4 Resume Mistakes? Is your current resume serving your needs? Your career is always evolving, and so must your marketing documents. If you’re making any of these four mistakes, it might be time to sharpen your approach. 1. Lacking focus I’ve heard countless job seekers say, “I’ll take anything” or “I’m … Read More

It is critical that all information reported on the document is accurate and something you can back up with facts if questioned. A resume is a marketing tool and I encourage job seekers to position their accomplishments in the best possible light. However, it is critical that all information reported on the document is accurate … Read More

Here’s how resume writers transform ordinary resumes into attention-grabbing documents. Ever wonder how career coaches and resume writers transform ordinary resumes into attention-grabbing documents? As career professionals, we use a variety of strategies to position job seekers and add the much-needed “punch” to their resumes. Address employer needs; speak their language. Employers look for solutions, … Read More

These resumes serve as a guide on how you should present your own accomplishments to land your dream job. Job seekers are always asking us for examples of great resumes. We thought that writing resumes for two extraordinary men like Senator John McCain and Senator Barack Obama would be a great way to demonstrate what … Read More

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Ready examples of your work can help you close the deal. While it’s important to have an outstanding one- or two-page resume, here is a supplementary credentials strategy for your job search. In addition to your resume, create a world-class executive portfolio. I know, I know; virtually every book on resume writing and almost every … Read More