Use Your Resume to Create a LinkedIn Profile
When I’m working with a new client and take a look at his/her LinkedIn profile (if the individual has one), I often see either a bare-bones profile or one that is clearly a verbatim online version of the client’s existing resume. Since he/she is usually coming to me for resume help, that’s a concern from […]
Tips to Tweak Your Resume to Match the Job Posting
If you read the job posting carefully, you will find hidden inside the information about the position. There are some useful points in a job posting you can use when writing a professional resume and cover letter. In fact, you can use the information the company provides to make resumes that get you hired by […]
11 Reasons Your Job Application Gets Tossed
Job application mistakes… So…you are on a company website or job board, and you find a position you would be perfect for! Your heart starts pounding because you KNOW this is the one. You start reading through the requirements for application and start taking the steps. You hit “submit” and wait for the phone call […]
Is Hiring a Resume Writer REALLY Worth It?
Is it worth hiring a resume writer? A lot of people think hiring a resume writer is a big waste of time and money. If you’re one of these people, keep reading. I promise it’s well worth your time. Unfortunately, many people settle and use resume templates (aka cookie-cutter resumes) because all they have to […]
Concrete Steps to Increase Your Chances to Find a Job
When you find yourself unemployed, whether you knew it was coming or not, you have to set yourself up for success to increase your chances of finding your next position. With today’s job market, competition if high and there are hundreds of people applying for one open position. Have concrete steps to take can improve […]