You’ve decided it’s time to rejoin the corporate world but how do you explain the gap in employment after being unemployed or for personal reasons? It can be difficult it you have a major gap in time lines between employers but…the good news is the right resume can emphasize your strengths and values and eliminate [...]
Your resume is the most important tool during your job search and if you do not have a professional resume on hand, you really could be missing out on some great opportunities. Is a resume really necessary to get a job? Maybe not but having a professional resume available shows the decision makers you are [...]
There has been some chatter on whether resume distribution services are viable and even worth your time, effort and cost and the consensus is “yes”- as a matter of speaking, when you have a professional resume and you want to get it in front of the decision makers, resume distribution services can increase your ROI [...]
You’ve got less than 30 seconds! Does your resume get ruled out before someone knows what you do? Does your objective clearly state your value? Here is some basics that recruiters screen for: Work experienceEducation, certifications or license requirementsTechnical background and skillsLocation…and more! In addition, recruiters consider your resume presentation as an indication of your [...]
Think about it for a minute, what is perfect? A resume should express your value and be well organized and structured, free from errors but does that really mean it is perfect? Everyone understands how to write a resume and unfortunately, not everyone knows how to do this correctly- and- that is ok. There have [...]
Chances are, maybe especially if you have been job searching for a while now…but are the results what you are looking for? With 2011 fast approaching, why wait until after the holidays? Companies and Recruiters start the process as early as November in preparation for the new year and if your resume is not expressing [...]
It’s always nice when a colleague recommends you for a position and when seeking employment, having references that can attest to your work-related skills, integrity, reliability and the ability to work with others helps leverage your resume to the top. They may also attest to your leadership qualities and initiatives. Using references that are known [...]
Plain and simple, if it is not delivering the results you are looking for then it is time to ask a certified professional! Over 8,000 job seekers have increased their salary after working with a professional career coach, so if you are still struggling to figure out your next career move or trying to earn [...]
You heard about this company that may be hiring and you really want to get your foot in the door. Do you wait? Not necessarily! You can send your resume and introduction cover letter but the letter should be powerful enough and not only will it introduce you, it will include the value you bring [...]
Since LinkedIn is free, leverage and promote your career and get INtroduced directly with the decision-makers and hiring managers! Above all else, make sure your LinkedIn profile is complete and link your resume You wouldn’t apply for a position with a resume that was incomplete so when using your LinkedIn profile, it needs to be [...]