Recently I helped a college student with her first resume. Like most new job applicants, she made three main mistakes in her resume. First, she wasn’t clear about the job… Read More
Are You Sending Your Resume to All the Right People?
In addition to sending your resume to companies that have advertised positions, you should also be sending it to: Companies who have not advertised but who are a match for… Read More
“I’m Not Sure What I Want to Do”
For anyone who is recently laid off, depression and anger are natural reactions, but so is a sense of opportunity. Now is their chance to find a job they really like, start… Read More
Answers to Common Resume Questions
As a professional resume writer, I am often asked the following questions: Q. Everyone these days knows Microsoft Office. Should I mention Microsoft Office on my resume? A. While Microsoft… Read More
Transitioning to a New Industry: Does Your Resume Speak the Language?
If you hope to transition your skills to a new industry, your resume must show that you understand the industry. To build that understanding, you should read job advertisements and… Read More
LinkedIn Endorsements: High Value in a Job Search
LinkedIn now allows contacts to quickly endorse each other in their areas of expertise. The endorsement is one word and can be selected with the click of a button. Does… Read More
