There are two ways to stand out in a crowd as far as resumes are concerned. There’s the good way: This is the resume that is perfectly formatted in a contemporary, sharp, sophisticated design that showcases your skills and experience as an unbeatable candidate...
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Your Resume: Let it all hang out? Forget it!
Some time ago, a client shared her story while we were developing her resume. She told me about her life at the hands of her abusive spouse and how, after years of suffering, she fled the family home to a shelter leaving behind all their possessions and with her...
From Little Acorns…Companies Need Problem Solvers
No resume is ever read and no one ever gets interviewed or hired, unless the employer is trying to solve a problem or a series of problems. Sales may be declining in a key territory, or the manager could be bogged down by routine administration; staff may be leaving...
If It’s Not You and It’s Not True, You’re Fooling Yourself
#careercollective “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken” Oscar Wilde “Thanks so much!” said Jim as he prepared to leave my office with his new resume. “Oh there’s just one thing”, he whispered conspiratorially. “I...
Turning Resume Gaps into Golden Opportunities: The Art of Explaining Extended Absences
Navigating the tricky waters of resume gaps can feel daunting, but fear not. Gaps in your work history need not become pitfalls; in fact, they can turn into golden opportunities. Demystifying ‘The Event’ That Led to the Gap Firstly, let’s clarify...
Resumes: Two Phrases to Turn Robotic to Robust
Cutting and pasting your current job description into the experience section of your resume speaks volumes about your slap dash, throw-it-all-together-in-a-minute approach and attitude. Is that really the impression you want to give? The key problem with job...



