When I create a resume for a client, they receive a WORD-based PRESENTATION copy that is formatted and designed to be visually appealing. This version is used for interviews and when emailing directly to someone, such as a recruiter or someone you are networking with to help with your job search. The client also receives […]
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What is an Accomplishment? What is Not?
What is an accomplishment? You would think this would be an easy question to answer and to show examples. But resumes prove that people view the word accomplishment differently. There are people who say they believe in writing an accomplishment based resume, but when you look at their resume, it is task oriented instead. So […]
Consulting Engagements – How to State On Your Resume
It isn’t unusual for those with business expertise to have some consulting experience within their professional history and it can be very effective in showcasing some critical skills, including strategic leadership type talent, such as organizational turnarounds or driving growth for new startup venture. But, there are some pitfalls to watch out for when you […]
Overused Resume Words – Avoid Them
Overused resume words consist of words such as team player, results driven, or great communicator. It is not unusual for clients to tell me during the consultation that they were reviewing some resume samples in their field of work and could I include a few of those overused resume words in their document. Sorry, the answer […]
Free Resume Reviews – careerconnector.org
I have mentioned Career Connectors (check them out at careerconnector.org) several times in my prior blog articles. **You can see me at the Scottsdale meeting this Thursday, December 12th at their Scottsdale location where I will be reviewing resumes for those that are interested. Check out their website for meeting times. ** It is a great […]
National Career Summit for Job seekers- Free Virtual Conference
There is a virtual conference for job seekers, so you can attend no matter where you live. 24 of the top career experts will be speaking. I know I will be listening so that I can continue to guide my clients on the top strategies to prepare for a job search, create high impact resumes […]
Basic resume tips that can improve your document
Thought I would give you some resume tips after being at a career fair on Monday. I completed resume reviews for an ongoing flow of job seekers attending. I saw some trends and thought a few tips could be shared to make it easier on those just starting to build their own resume. These are […]
Paste The Posting Into the Resume
This is a quick post. I have been writing about how difficult the ATS systems are making it for job seekers’ resumes to be selected. A tip that seems to be working is to put a heading “Job Posting” and then paste the job posting you are applying for at the BOTTOM of your resume. […]
… BUT THESE ARE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
If you are a job seeker who is writing your own resume and have done your research on the subject, then you have heard to include accomplishments. Sounds good, but what does it mean? I talk to job seekers daily and review resumes all the time. It isn’t unusual for the job seeker to say they have […]