Resume Writing

I have been a paid Moderator for LinkedIn’s Premium Career Group since 2012. It’s a great community where people can ask burning job search questions and experts like myself reply. One of the topics I frequently deal with the Applicant Tracking System and how job seekers can create resumes that will work with the ATS […]

Your executive resume in today’s employment market must be ready for populating the database of employers’ and recruiting firms’ Applicant Tracking Software (ATS System), while still engaging the human reader with both compelling content and visual elements. • Whether you have bypassed HR or not, even executives at C-level will more often than not find […]

For a variety of reasons, you’ve decided to look for a new role in your existing company. You pull out the resume you put together years ago when you first started. You figure you will make sure your current position is listed and call it a day. “They know me, what does it matter?” you […]

If you’re a job seeker who’s over 50, you may be concerned about age discrimination. When writing your resume, there are some quick and easy things you can do to look younger and more up to date. Here’s 10 ideas: Objectives are Out: Today’s resume is all about showing what value you provide for employers. Objectives […]

By now you probably know that a high-impact, branded executive resume summary or profile section has replaced the now-outdated “Objective” section on most resumes. The purpose of your resume summary or profile is to let the potential employer know “What’s in it for me if I hire this person?” It is important to understand that your […]