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The social networking site LinkedIn.com has transformed the way we network and how smart professionals of every age find jobs. Some “experts” are even saying that with a LinkedIn profile you don’t even need a resume. Is this true? Resume Versus Social Media Profile The advent of social media sites has given rise to a [...]
If you want your resume to succeed in today’s world of database-driven recruitment, you have three major considerations: 1. Your resume needs to be data-dense to be found in database searches 2. Your resume needs to be succinct and focused on a specific target job 3. Your resume needs to be visually accessible and readable [...]
Job search today is a new experience for many, from the twenty-something 2013 grads looking to land their first full time job, to the mid-career professional whose job was outsourced a few months ago, to the VP level professional who just got caught in a corporate downsizing and was given a severance package replete with [...]
The use of pictures in a job search is an ongoing debate on career service blogs and LinkedIn groups I follow and there is no shortage of opinions on this topic so I think I’ll chime in today with my thoughts. The proverb “Confucius say picture is worth a thousand words” is really “Use a [...]
Ever leafed through stacks of resumes, looking for critical skills or words to catch your eye? Ever sat at a job interview and wondered why the company representative seemed lost going through your work history? If you’ve experienced these situations, you already know why the top half of your resume is so important: it’s difficult [...]
Did you write your resume around a clear job target – or merely leave clues for employers to find? If you’ve ever suffered through reading a stack of resumes – hoping the perfect candidate will nearly jump off the page, then you’ll understand the conundrum faced by employers. Many resumes are written with generalities, leaving [...]
This week in LinkedIn’s Account Manager Group there was a discussion that intrigued me as a resume writer and job search advisor. “Need to convince a prospective client, but no way to get into him!” This was a discussion started by an Account Manager at a bank in Cameroon looking for strategic business advice. What [...]
I am constantly approached for advice on how to construct a “Winning Resume” by unemployed job seekers, people who are currently employed and looking to advance their career, and by established and aspiring resume writers; and without knowing them personally I am hesitant to offer specific advice. However, upon reflection for this week’s post, I’ve [...]
Very often, job seekers write their resume as if it’s going to determine whether they get a job or not. They fill it with an enormous amount information to answer virtually any question that may arise in an employers mind. As a result, the resume often becomes overly verbose and too difficult to read in [...]
As have other resume writers I know, I’ve become quite talented at creating marketing documents that take into account what clients have to offer and what makes them stand out from others vying for the same position, and presenting this information to match the desired ‘hire’ profile as closely as possible. Moreover, the better resume [...]
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