It’s a rare day that goes by where someone doesn’t ask me to critique his or her resume. To be brutally honest, most resumes are not up to par. From the spelling errors to the lousy formatting, from the boring, never-ending laundry lists of duties, to the...
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How are those New Year’s Resolutions Panning Out?
Don’t tell me, because I’m about to guess. Your New Year’s Resolution to lose a few pounds? It’s been broken already hasn’t it? Sure it has! You’re only human after all! And that other resolution; the one where you said that this is...
Unleashing your career…with the power of words
I created my business slogan “Unleashing your career with the power of words” many years ago as it resonated with me. Words have always had power. They can hurt someone’s feelings, they can wield power by inspiring decision makers to act....
Condense it? No way! It was the best job EVER! (Featuring dated info in your resume)
This week’s top question came from “Jon” who asked: “You always say that in a resume the last job should have the most information and to progressively decrease the amount of info for each job back in time. I understand why you would do that,...
You said WHAT on your resume?
Your prospective employer, a recruiter, or hiring manager is not your best buddy and not your confidant. Yes, these people want to know about you, your background and your achievements, but they don’t need to know all about it! Many people writing their own...
Banish “Responsible For”: Supercharge Your Resume with Dynamic Language
It’s no secret that poorly crafted DIY resumes can be career-limiting. Inspired by Peter Finch’s impassioned outburst in the movie “Network,” I’m ready to scream: “Enough with ‘responsible for’! I’m not going to...