The Pizza Rule: How to Make Your Resume Irresistible to Robots AND Humans (Post 1 of 10 for Students!)
*Many of my clients have kids in high school/college. This series of posts detailing the key points of an effective early career job/internship search is for them! If your child needs a resume, reach out. I offer discounted student rates. Why Your Resume is Like Pizza 🍕 Imagine walking into a pizza shop where three […]
Why a “General Resume” Gets You “Generally Nothing,” and How to Make a Real Impact That Gets You a JOB!
I’m often contacted by multi-talented clients asking for a general resume they can use for various jobs. I get it. Choosing where you’ll be happiest is challenging if you can fulfill many roles. Plus, by casting the largest net, you’ll catch the most opportunities, won’t you? FACT: No, you won’t. It doesn’t work that way. […]
Beware of Resume-Writing Scams: Protect Your Career and Wallet
A client was recently contacted by a “recruiter” about an attractive job opportunity. Upon submitting their resume, the recruiter said it wasn’t “ATS compliant.” Of course, the recruiter knew a resume-writing service that could revise it. Urgently. My client immediately contacted me. This is never a message I like to receive. Did I do something […]
Resume Writing Do’s and Don’ts
If you’re confused about resume writing, don’t feel bad (there’s your first “don’t”!). There is more conflicting information on the internet about what you should or shouldn’t do with your resume than about whether wearing a mask prevents Covid! Ugh. Here’s my general guidance for you – it’s one word: EMPATHY. If you were sitting […]
Full Transparency: The Truth About Invisible Job Descriptions on Resumes
Q: “Someone posted in a Facebook group that I should copy and paste the job description at the end of my resume in 1-point white font, so it’s invisible to the human eye. Is this a good idea?” A: Wow. The person who posted this must have cheated on exams in school. Cut corners at […]
Why a Picture Worth a Thousand Words on Social Media has Negative Value on a Resume
You’ve scoured the internet for resume templates, and the infographic-style ones with photos captivated you. I’m with you. Eye-catching! And, if you live in the Middle East (except for Israel), China, certain parts of the EU, Greece, or Argentina, a photo template works great. However, in the United States and most other countries excluded from […]
KISS and Tell: How to Simplify Your Resume for Greater Impact
I’m not a researcher or an academic, so my little pea brain screams and my body shakes when I’m handed a resume with densely packed content. “You want me…to read this? The whole thing? Moi? I’ll pass.” I think my sentiment here represents the majority of recruiters who are inundated with resumes from people who are […]
Beyond the Basics: Elevating Your Resume to the Next Level
Have you ever been charged with reviewing a pile of monotonous paperwork? While buried deep underneath your stack, did you experience a moment of realization that you couldn’t recall what you had been reading — for who knows how long? Zoning out happens to everyone — including recruiters. Recruiters and hiring managers continually navigate a […]
What’s the Difference Between a Networking Resume (Infographic) and an ATS Resume?
Yesterday, a client noted, “If you ask 10 people about your resume, you’ll get 15 opinions!” That’s so true, and unfortunately, there’s a lot of bad information out there. A person without knowledge of ATS scanners – algorithms used by many companies to elevate good candidates and expedite the search for recruiters – might recommend […]
I Have a Great Resume and Linkedin…Now What?
Want to know why the global marketing industry is now worth $1.7 Trillion*? Because if you build it and market it, they will come (emphasis on the “and market it”). This is not just true for businesses but also for people looking for employment. When you’re out looking for a job, the product you’re marketing […]