When referencing software and systems used on your resume, do two things. First, avoid using only the title Microsoft Office as the catch-all for your software listing. Instead, for better keyword utilization and numbers of keywords, use Microsoft Office and then the specific programs you know, like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Microsoft CRM, Project, Teams, …
When applying for jobs online you will see many commonly asked questions repeated across applications. Help yourself by creating answers to the repeat questions ahead of time. Each time you see a question restated in another job application, or you think it has the potential to be a recurring question, save it in a Word …
I found the above picture yesterday in a search for graphics, and it immediately struck me as perfect for my article. While everyone writing their resume is doing so in earnest and with the best information they have, often the person writing it may have received bad resume advice from friends and family, used poorly …
What is a Waste of Space, Unprofessional or Inappropriate on Your Resume? Read More »
Get out and volunteer if you are out of work, working part time or are underemployed. Besides helping you to feel better about your situation, show HR and Hiring Managers that you are willing to get out and work, even if it is unpaid work. Furthermore, a regular volunteer opportunity (at least once a week for at …
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Let me start this blog post with a personal remark – I like functional resumes as part of a marketing package for clients, but I also understand the reality of how they are viewed, thus this article. A general resume with no focus aside, the most common mistake I see when critiquing resumes at a …
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Whether my clients are discussing their frustrations with the current job search environment, or seminar, workshop and career fair attendees are venting, some complaints remain constant, and one of those complaints is “why are companies wasting my time?” I know organizations are busier than ever, and employee and management hours have increased, but if you …
This was my recent answer on a Goggle+ thread as to whether the resume is dead: No, because the resume ultimately helps you to develop the information/data/verbiage to communicate your personal brand – essentially it is a marketing document and tool, no longer just static and non-interactive because of its multiple uses. From utilizing content …
Networking is a habit cultivated to create opportunities throughout your career, not a one-off activity exclusively for the job search. Networking with others isn’t about you, but about the other person. Ask questions about their career and job search and see contacts increase. Follow up with those networking contacts, and don’t let the “holidays” excuse …