Career Advice & Insights

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

October 2008 – Does My Resume Stink? Would you like resume advice from the experts? TheLadders.com Resume Service is here to help. Contact our experts directly or, if you’re feeling lucky, send us your resume for entry in our Does My Resume Stink contest. Each month, one winner will receive a full resume rewrite for … Read More

The Must-Have Features of a Winning Resume The possibility – or necessity – for a career change can arise at any moment. New opportunities and new challenges could be around any corner. New priorities and new ambitions could also dawn within you! So whether it be to seize your suddenly available dream position or avoid … Read More

Debunking the common resume myths that continue to plague job seekers’ strategies. Hiring practices, from job screening to interview construction, have undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade. Despite all the changes, common resume myths continue to plague job seekers’ strategies at all levels. This article attempts to debunk some of these myths. Myth … Read More

Your executive resume should tell the reader who you are, what value you bring, and where/how you have been successful. If your job search campaign keeps netting you zero responses and you have been faithfully trying all avenues, you might consider re-thinking your resume strategy. Your executive resume must be a strategic marketing document, not … Read More

6 common baby boomer resume concerns. If you were born between 1946 and 1964, you’re a baby boomer! Unlike previous generations, many older boomers are not ticking off the years until age 65 and certain retirement. Whether by choice or financial necessity, more and more of these workers are planning to extend their careers into … Read More

Make sure your resume is smartphone friendly. Tablet, smartphone, laptop — you name it – it’s hard to imagine functioning in today’s world without having access to on-the-go technology. With this in mind, it’s no surprise that technology continues to play a big part in how job seekers and recruiters find each other. Imagine for … Read More