If you stick to the resume formatting that worked back in the 80s, 90s and heck, even through 2010 . . . you run the
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Three Steps to Tip the Hiring Scales with a Cover Letter that Shows and Solves Pain
Cover letters – most people hate writing them and many people hate receiving them. When cover letters get read (about 30% of the time) and
Applying for Jobs Online? The Black Hole Syndrome Explained
Nothing is more frustrating than applying for a role online and never hearing back. While it would be ideal if every candidate received a response
Overcome Age Discrimination with Techniques that Make your Resume Timeless
Despite a wealth of expertise, the shifts in the post-recession employment together with the impact of technology on hiring practice discourage many job seekers in
Three Must-Haves for a Standout CIO/IT Executive Resume
IT Executives, whether Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Information Security Offiers (CISOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), PMO Leaders or Software Engineering Execs, must develop a
Keep/Discard Decision-Making on 3 Common Career History Quandaries
A first step for most DIY resume writers is to outline a list of every job you’ve ever held since you were old enough for
Increase Odds of Getting Recruiter Attention by Being Active on LinkedIn
The Case for Being Active on LinkedIn If your goal is to generate recruiter attention, a stagnant LinkedIn profile or one merely up to date
Maximizing Your Chance for Top Pay amidst the 2015 Jobs Outlook
According to the USAToday’s take on the 2015 job outlook, hiring trends are certain to put a spring in your step even if it doesn’t
3 Steps to Boosting Your Odds of Job Search Success
Most people’s checklist for finding a new job reads like this: ☑ STEP 1: Update/create a resume ☑ STEP 2: Update my LinkedIn profile. ☑
Transforming a Cover Letter into an Easy-to-Read Email
Are Cover Letters Important? Studies and articles are all over the map when it comes to a cover letter’s importance. While some say they are
Typo-Free Resume – a 12-Step Checklist
Nothing shuts the hiring door more quickly than a resume with typos. Reviewing your document over and over can make your eyes glaze, which in
Five Steps to a Resume that Can Overcome a Short Attention Span
No doubt about it – people spend less time than ever reading resumes. Somewhere between six and 20 seconds depending on who you ask. Thanks