CV vs. Resume: What’s the difference?
When searching for a job online, sometimes you’ll notice employers requesting a CV as opposed to a resume. What exactly is a CV and how does it differ from a resume? The term CV is an abbreviation for curriculum vitae, which is a Latin word meaning course of life or career. They are usually longer […]
Strangest Things Seen On a Resume
I have seen some and received some very interesting (and very strange) things on clients’ resumes. For some reason, people think that a resume is a forum to broadcast all manner of information. The obvious errors notwithstanding, below is a list of some of the strangest things I have seen, received, or been asked to […]
3 Things EVERY Job Search Needs
“Really? Just 3 things?” you might be asking. And you’re right—a successful job search needs much more than three things going for it. However, I recently gave some thought to aspects of job searching that you might not have considered before, and I wanted to share them in case they help you develop a different […]
Choosing the Wrong Career Path
Do you find yourself spending a lot of time ruminating about your past career decisions, wondering if you should have done things differently-if you should have made other choices? Do you worry that you wasted your efforts or made a wrong decision somewhere along your path? Let me reassure you. Having had the honor of […]
How Effective Are LinkedIn Profiles On a Resume?
Assuming your LinkedIn profile is completely error free, always professional, and in line with your current job pursuits, then I suggest including it on the resume. It shows you’re a proactive job-seeker, you’re technically adept, that you know people, and (if you’ve taken the initiative to get some recommendations) that at least some people like […]