Resume Writing

Are you interested in knowing what potential employers are looking for in a resume? If you haven’t updated your resume over the last few years, you might be surprised to learn what companies (large and small) are requesting in today’s resumes. In the past, resumes would begin with an Objective Statement, which showed the type […]

The resumes used to apply for United States Federal jobs are different than those in the civilian (corporate) workplace. Some of the differences are outlined below. 1. Formats Federal resumes have specific formats which differ depending on the announcement. These include specific information, order, character counts, page length requirements and fields. Many of these are […]

Nothing tells a prospective employer that you are not the right person for his or her job more quickly than a resume that does not match the job description or the stated needs of the employer. Your resume should be written in a way that reflects your education and accomplishments. Resist the desire to overstate […]

You could create your resume so that it’s filled with impressive-sounding words. For example: “Highly skilled, resourceful manager with exceptional leadership skills and proven ability to solve complex problems.” What’s wrong with that? Meaningless, often generalized, wording tends to put readers to sleep! Why does the above statement fall flat? It doesn’t actually say much when […]

Personal branding is an ongoing process that can take years to develop, but only seconds to destroy completely. It’s impossible to boost your personal brand if you don’t make a conscious effort to make your name known throughout your industry and beyond. You could start with developing your LinkedIn profile, attending networking events or other […]