Today’s question comes from “Peter” who writes: “I am having trouble with giving people a clear understanding of my past experience and key strengths in my updated resume”. Gayle writes: Peter you aren’t alone! I’ve been writing resumes...
Gayle Howard
Where IT Resumes Go Wrong
A Secret Society? Reading IT resumes when you’re an outsider to the industry can be a hair-pulling and frustrating experience. Filled with mysterious industry jargon and even more mysterious lists of acronyms, IT resumes can make you feel that you have been invited...
Management is not just KPIs
If you are a manager or senior manager writing your own resume, don’t concentrate exclusively on achievement of KPIs to the exclusion of the people side of the business. Of course your achievements in terms of reducing costs, driving revenue growth, and...
Prepare yourself, or right wrongs
https://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=34&aid=147740 Great blog post on Ten Things Great Bosses should know. If you’re a manager then face your foibles and set them straight now. If you’re an up-and-coming leader make sure these become your mantra for...
Unlocking the Power of ‘You’: Crafting Compelling Cover Letters
Picture this: you’re on the other side of the hiring desk, reading through stacks of cover letters. Which ones will catch your attention? The ones that speak to your needs, or the ones that focus on the applicant’s wants? Dr. Rudolph Flesch, an esteemed...
Certified Reach Personal Branding Strategist
After an intense and extremely productive and exhilarating course of study, today I received recognition that I have now been awarded certification was a “Certified Reach Personal Branding Strategist” I’m absolutely thrilled to be now be officially...