by Heather Kaiser, Certified Professional Resume Writer Ok, so, you see a job online that sounds like a perfect fit for you…or that you could be a perfect fit for, if you could just get someone to notice you. Now you’ve got to upload a resume (and pray). Sounds familiar, right? That’s it, you’re good,… read more
Resume Tips
What Professional Resume Writers Say About BETTER Resume Content
By: Heather Kaiser, Certified Professional Resume Writer Oh no! I need to update my resume! We’ve all been there – sitting at your desk, having a normal work day and then you hear a whisper or two. You hear “layoffs, downsizing, new management” and panic sets in quickly. You’ve been at your job… read more
Sales Cover Letter Example
Employer’s Name Company Address City, State, Zip Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name, A successful consultative sales person has the ability to develop and nurture long-term relationships. My success in this area is well documented. My customers will tell you I am efficient and organized; a helpful people person with superior follow-through; and excellent at building rapport… read more
5 things to leave off your resume
By Debra Auerbach AVOID THESE COMMON RESUME MISTAKES. It’s never easy to figure out what to put on your resume. What will that one line be that hooks the hiring manager? Will the way it’s formatted affect the decision? You may think that it’s safer to err on the side of including more, but if… read more
Why keywords are so important in a resume
By Deanna Hartley HERE ARE THREE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD USE CERTAIN KEYWORDS THROUGHOUT YOUR RESUME. Did you know that, according to CareerBuilder’s 2016 Candidate Behavior Study, more than 3 in 4 full-time employed workers (76 percent) are either actively looking or open to new job opportunities? That means in today’s job market, you need… read more
5 traits of a resume that will get you hired
By Hope Gurion, Chief Product Officer, CareerBuilder HERE IS A TOP FIVE CHECKLIST OF ITEMS THAT YOU SHOULD CONSIDER IN PREPARING YOUR RESUME. When I ask job seekers to name their biggest gripes with the job search process, one answer keeps coming up: Employers never respond to their job applications or resumes. When I look… read more
How to address gaps on your resume
By Anthony Balderrama EMPLOYERS GIVE TIPS ON HOW JOB SEEKERS CAN PROACTIVELY ADDRESS THEIR GAPS THAT MAY APPEAR ON THEIR RESUME. When the recession began, the question that popped up repeatedly was, “Can I find a job in this economy?” Then, for those fortunate enough to be offered a position, the question often became, “Should… read more
Liar, liar! You won’t get hired
By Debra Auerbach FIFTY-EIGHT PERCENT OF EMPLOYERS HAVE CAUGHT A LIE ON A RESUME, ACCORDING TO A NEW CAREERBUILDER SURVEY. Employers reveal resume lies they’ve discovered People lie about a lot of things: age, weight … number of Botox injections. Sometimes lies can be harmless (who needs to know that your natural hair color isn’t… read more
WHY YOUR RESUME IS COSTING YOU THE JOB INTERVIEW
Opinion Posted by Guest Blogger November 30, 2016 A resume is one of the most essential parts of getting a job interview. That’s why any mistake, big or small, in your resume can cause you to miss out on your next great job opportunity. Resumes provide necessary insights into you, the job applicant. Many hiring decisions are… read more
How To Create An Amazing Resume That You Can Send To Anyone Who Asks For It
You just told your friend that you’re going to start the job search and she enthusiastically responds with, “Send me your resume, I’ll send it around.” Or you find an “in” at your dream company and are told just to email over your resume, despite there being no relevant positions available. How do you send… read more