Resume Writing

Resumes are about demonstrating capabilities and qualifications in a quantifiable manner in order to differentiate you from everyone else out there in your field. After submitting your resume, Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software reviews your information to ensure you meet the keywords and basic qualifications of the job posting. If you make that cut, a recruiting […]

What are the benefits of working with professional and credentialed services vs. other companies or agencies offering the same career services without credentials? How do you determine who to hire? Of course, there are many career services available online, but how do you select the best qualified? Assuredly, you will need to research and speak […]

To answer my question, 98% of all resumes that come across my desk do. Most of the resumes I review each year suffer from an identity crisis and are uninspiring. They’ve been created in cookie-cutter fashion, filled with overused words and phrases, are not aligned with the employer’s needs and open with a vague statement […]

Here are 6 tips to update your resume today so you can be ready to fire off your resume when that recruiter calls with your dream job. Do these today! 1. Make sure your resume heading is updated and correlates with your LinkedIn profile headline. You don’t want someone to read your resume and be intrigued […]

One of the most contentious topics regarding resume preparation (second only to the “How many pages?” question) is “Which resume format is better, functional or chronological?” It is also one of the most frequent questions posed to me by current and prospective executive resume writing clients. You will see at the end of this post that […]