Posts Tagged ‘resume critiques’
Resume Tips: How to tell your story
The best resume tips we can give include how to tell your professional story in an interesting way that is quick and easy to read. Need help with your resume? Take advantage of our Free Resume Critique. According to a section in an article titled Storytelling in Your Resume: Why and How by LiveCareer.com, “As a…
Read MoreA Resume Template Doesn’t Cut it for Executives
There are so many premade resume templates out there, you might consider saving time by using one to plug in your relevant skills. However, that is a good way to end up looking just like everyone else. At the executive level, you must be able to stand out from the crowd. No matter how well…
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons To Get Your Resume Updated Now
by Greg Faherty, CPRW It is important to get your resume updated now, more than ever before. You might think that the current situation makes this the worst time to update a resume, but in fact, the opposite is true. And here are some reasons why you should get your resume updated: Why not…
Read MoreWord is NOT a Skill: Skills You Should NOT Include on Your Resume
When writing or updating a resume, you might get stumped when you start thinking about the skills section. We’ve talked about the skills you should include on your resume and how they should apply to the job you want…but what about the skills you shouldn’t include on your resume? Yes, there are skills you shouldn’t…
Read MoreDon’t Forget Your Hobbies on Your Resume!
Do you have hobbies on your resume? “Never add fake interests just to enhance your resume,” says Recruiter.com, since the persons interviewing you may call your bluff if they ask you questions about a hobby you actually have no knowledge of. Including hobbies on your resume involves so much more than showing your are a…
Read MoreResume Review: Leave it to the professionals
“Will you take a look at my resume?” Has a friend or family member ever asked you to do a resume review for them? Did you immediately agree because you wanted to help? Did it end up being uncomfortable? Sure, we all want to help people we care about, but we might not be up…
Read MoreFirst Steps When Looking for a New Job
Looking for a new job is more like a road trip than a Sunday drive If you plan your trip, have a map, and write a schedule, you’ll arrive at your destination and be there on time. The following Job Search Checklist is like your job-search “trip planner”. It’s a simple to follow strategy to systematically…
Read MoreSummary Statement vs. Resume Objective
Which one should your resume have? Make no mistake, a summary statement and resume objective are NOT the same thing. They are both used to start a resume and both have the ultimate goal of introducing you as the best candidate for the job. However, they are not interchangeable. It is important to the success…
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