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 […]
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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 […]
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!