Resume Writing

There are numerous checklists out there featuring do’s and don’ts and what to include or not include in a resume. By now most everyone from entry level to executive likely knows that you want to include a summary up top, intersperse keywords throughout and possibly in their own section as well, show accomplishments, and omit statements […]

Do you want to create a more “user friendly” resume to submit to recruiters and hiring authorities? Here are 15 suggestions for composing more compelling and targeted resumes. 1. Create a Resume Headline Headlines sell newspapers. They can also sell job search candidates. Hiring managers don’t really read resumes, but rather scan them to determine […]

How do you compensate on your resume for a gap in employment? Naturally hiring managers want to see consistency; they want to see a professional history that does not contain employment gaps. Things happen though; there are personal and professional situations that sometimes come up—things that are beyond your control. So, what do you do […]

If you’re deciding what movie to go to or what to have for lunch, the possible down-side of a poor choice probably doesn’t amount to much. On the other hand, when your job search or career success is at stake, choices become much more critical. In terms of your resume, that means you must communicate […]

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 […]