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 […]
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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: Key Skills
How do you determine what resume keywords to include? Do you remember back when writing your resume meant jotting down your contact info, education, work history, and hobbies? Nobody cared about resume keywords. But, now, with the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and increasing competitiveness in the job market, your resume keywords are, well, key! […]
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!