Where’s the Story?
About 99% of the self-written resumes I read are focused in one of two areas: job duties and accomplishments. To those people who actually put accomplishment information on the resume, you can skip the...
View ArticleFocus on One Career Goal at a Time
It seems that to be successful in many different careers today, it is possible to possess many different skills. Nearly every client that I speak to has enough talent and skill to span at least two...
View ArticleLacking a Degree? You’d be Surprised at the Company You Have
I wish I had a dime for every executive or manager who discussed their career situation with me, then said in a hushed voice, “…but there’s something else. You see, I don’t have a degree.” Invariably,...
View ArticleHow to quit rewriting your resume for each job
Several executives have recently sent me their resumes in anticipation of our working together, and one thing struck me from viewing the files: these candidates were already working on versions 10 (and...
View ArticleHow and why to reframe resume achievements for a better impression
If you’re struggling to convey the magnitude of what you’ve achieved throughout your career, you’re in the same boat with many others. This seems to be the ultimate sticking point for resume writing on...
View ArticleHow to Write Your Resume When You’re NOT The Perfect Candidate
If your career trajectory contains a few speed bumps (such as a gap in work history or job hopping), you’re among the multitudes in this job market. Given the state of economic affairs over the past...
View ArticleTop 10 Executive Resume Trends For 2014
Gearing up for your 2014 executive job search? One of your first tasks is probably polishing your resume… but oh, how the times have changed. The new reality in executive job hunting demands not only a...
View Article5 High-ROI Resume & Cover Letter Fixes
Failing to get attention with your resume and cover letter? Think outside the template with these fixes.
View Article5 Executive Resume Writing Secrets Used by Experts
Struggling to write your executive resume? Conserve your time and efforts with these expert tips.
View ArticleDid You Fall for These Resume Myths?
Still think your resume must fit on a single page - or other myths? Think again.
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