Along with creating relevant, keyword-rich, and on-brand content, professional resume writers must put that content into visually-stunning yet conservative resume designs that balance text and “white space.” Along with the font type, font size, bold/italics text, and right/left/center justification, … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Ruin Your Resume
1. Lack of Strategy My job involves reviewing a lot of resumes. By far, the most common problem I see is a lack of strategy. A resume is much more than a list of your jobs and job duties. Too many people approach a resume like this: “First, I’ll choose a nice template. I’ll input my name and … [Read more...]
So, You Got Fired
Fired. Laid off. Let go. Downsized. Right-sized. These are all euphemisms for unemployment. No matter what you call it, it means you’re out of a job. What’s important to remember is that you can be great at your job and still lose it. The economy, changes in the industry, mergers and acquisitions … [Read more...]
Applicant Tracking Systems – A Primer for Job Seekers, Part 2
Click here to read Part 1 of this series. Part 2 discusses, "How do applicant tracking systems work?" Most online applications end up in one of two places: an applicant tracking system, or an email inbox. Neither are particularly easy to get out of. Although companies can search their database … [Read more...]
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