The purpose of this checklist is to assess how well your resume meets conventionally accepted resume principles. It will also identify areas of improvement to increase your chances of being selected for a job interview. Your resume generally receives a 30-second...
Go to work, attend meetings, write reports, take classes, go to the gym, shop, take care of your family, cook, clean, and repeat! The list of things you have to do each day is endless. How can you possibly fit in one more thing, like a job search? Here are 3 ways to...
Shhhhh! Don’t tell my fellow resume writers, but here are the top 5 tools used by professional resume writers to craft the perfect resume. Resume Writing Tips Monster.com Resume Examples by Industry Many of us are better if you give us words on a page versus asking us...
Many of my job seeking clients want to take a “little break” during the Holiday season because no one is hiring anyway, right? WRONG! Companies are still hiring right now! In fact, it is actually a great time to network, do some follow-up calls, and send out more...
Best Practices for Working With Applicant Tracking Systems When applying for a specific position, include that job title on the résumé. Use the descriptors “phone:” and “email:” in front of the phone number and email address so the applicant tracking system (ATS) can...
