Resumes and Value-Rich Cover Letters
3 reasons to always have a current resume
With the changes in the job market and the potential for recruiters and hiring managers searching for new employees, you could get asked for your current resume. You never know when someone will request your current resume. With the fast pace of job search today, you never know when someone will ask you for your…
Read MoreEverything you wanted to know about resume fonts
A popular question for job seekers is which resume fonts should I use for my resume? I always allow my clients to have a voice in their resume design during our initial project roadmap session as well as in the initial design session. The resume fonts question is one of the choices I present to…
Read MoreHow to write a strategic cover letter
Often I am asked to provide a sample cover letter for my clients, of course, I am happy to write a cover letter for my clients. One is now provided in every package. The problem is that sending a cover letter I wrote for someone else won’t help. What the job seekers need is a…
Read MoreWhy Compelling Personal Branding Can Lead to your Dream Job
Why would we be talking about personal branding in your job search? Isn’t personal branding just for famous people or maybe entrepreneurs? Identify your Personal Branding Target Your job search must be targeted. You need to know where you want to go. “I want to work in finance” is way too broad. From that statement,…
Read MoreHow to write job-winning sales resume bullet points
Do you know how to write your resume to the target? If you are a sales professional, sales manager, Sales Director, or Vice President of Sales, how do you differentiate yourself from the competition? How do you write job-winning sales resume bullet points? I was hired by a client who had his previous resume created…
Read MoreThe right job search strategy. Is it time to make a career move?
If you are wondering if it is time to make a career move, you need the right job search strategy. Does your resume resonate with value-filled stories or sound like a job description? Are you prepared to use today’s career tools? Have you updated your LinkedIn profile? Are you networking? I stress this with every client…
Read MoreHow to write a resume using a radically better approach
You want to know how to write a resume so you Google. Sadly, you will get a ton of really bad advice. Why? The topic of how to write a resume is one that even reporters will key in on especially in months like January when people tend to want to start something new. Some…
Read MoreHow to captivate the hiring manager with your executive resume
What stands out on an executive resume? The goal of your successful executive resume is to captivate the reader. Tell your resume story in such a way that the reader is captivated. Identify your success in your executive resume The reader must see that your executive resume shows the expertise and qualities of an excellent…
Read MoreHow to ensure a targeted resume focuses on your market!
The concept of a targeted resume is easily misunderstood. Calls begin like this: “I’d like you to write a resume for me.” “Ok, what industry are you in and what positions are you targeting?” “Oh, I just need a resume. Can’t you just write something generic?” Why a generic and general resume is useless No, I can’t.…
Read MoreIs your resume stopping you from winning the interview?
No one wants to be the last one called or the one no one calls. It’s easy to blame the market. There’s too much competition Those online applications don’t work They never see my application I don’t even think my application got through Sure, maybe. But many times your resume just isn’t making the cut.…
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