Fresh Toppings for Your Resume
As a resume writer, my job is to help you appeal to hiring managers (humans) while also appeasing applicant tracking systems (ATS – robots). The good news is that if you do a bang-up job with one, you’re probably ok with the other. And, it’s not that hard: you simply need to give them exactly […]
Should You Include Graphics in Resumes?
No! If you had asked me this a year ago, I would have given you a resounding “No!” and told you that you should include graphics in your resume under no circumstance. My reasoning was two-fold: Including graphics could look juvenile and unprofessional. Graphics mess with applicant tracking systems (ATS – resume scanners) and could […]
The #1 Thing Recruiters Want to See on Your Resume
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 hiring managers. Recruiters and hiring managers continually navigate […]
15 Essential Tips to Make an ATS-Compliant Resume
Are you frustrated because your resume is gaining little traction with recruiters? Maybe you forgot to click “Submit” on the job application page! I’m joking. That’s rarely the problem. While clicking “Submit” is an important step, it’s more likely that you haven’t created an ATS-compliant resume, and your 2021 resume format stinks (yes, even you, […]
Resume Tips: What to Include on Your Resume
Wondering what to include on your resume? Here are the essential parts: Header Your header should be located at the top of the page and include: Name Phone number (just one, please!) Email Address Address (city, state, and zip only) LinkedIn URL Portfolio/Website URL (optional) * If you possess a Ph.D., MBA, PMP, CPA, etc., […]
Resume Tips: Should You Include a Resume Objective Statement?
No, you shouldn’t. Unless you want your resume to be boring and lame. Captain Obvious was seen crying over a whiskey when power statements replaced resume objective statements. (Don’t feel bad for him; he’s still busy with candidates asking tiresome questions at job interviews.) Here’s a resume objective statement: “Seeking a job where I can use my skills […]
Resume Tips: Why Your Resume is Not Landing You Job Interviews (and How to Fix It)
You’ve demonstrated all your ingredients for success on your resume. It’s been submitted more than 100 times a week for the past months but have received few job interview invitations. Why aren’t recruiters knocking down your door? It might be because you’re serving pepperoni to vegetarians. The pathway to a recruiter’s heart is specificity. Consider […]
Giving Back with Free Resumes for Women
Aside from being an opportunity to chow down on a delicious meal with friends, Thanksgiving is the perfect annual reminder to consider the things we’re grateful for and give back if we’re able. This year, even though I’m unable to experience the holiday with family due to the complications of distance and the pandemic, I’m […]
Resume Tips: Most Common Mistakes
Struggling to get job interviews? Avoid these common resume mistakes to seamlessly pass through ATS scanners and impress hiring managers.
Resume Tips: Objective Statement
Why anyone thought an Objective Statement would be a good idea is a mystery to me. Obviously, you need a job!