Resume Writing

Sooner or later, every resume writer hears this refrain from the job seekers she or he speaks to, “I’ve applied to (insert number) of jobs in the last (insert timeframe), but I’m not getting calls for interviews.” Why is that? There are several reasons why this happens, but while one likely has nothing to do […]

Writing your own resume can be a real challenge. Most people find it difficult to glorify themselves, and even when they do, they reread it and think to themselves, “Am I this good?” “No way—this sounds totally pompous and overblown!” Why is it then that when you read someone else’s document, you are impressed (sometimes)? […]

For many, the thought of ‘putting pen to paper’ is intimidating. For job seekers, it can be especially challenging if you’ve been off the market for a few years. The job market is more competitive, technology is playing a larger role, and today’s resume is more aligned with the employer’s needs rather than what the […]

When it comes to hiring managers, they are as unique as the candidates they interview, and each has their own opinion about what they prefer to focus on when it comes to the resume. So, we don’t know for sure which area is the most important. However, one component executive resume writers typically recommend is […]

Search online for phrases such as “resumes are dead,” and you’ll find a long list of links related to this topic. The subject of resumes and their relevance—or lack thereof—stirs up fear, anxiety, discouragement, and other negative reactions among job seekers. This raises more than one question, however, and if you’re considering a job search, […]