After experiencing nothing but upward mobility throughout your career, a stalled executive job search can feel like quite a blow. Why isn’t anyone calling about your extraordinary qualifications? The answer is simple: every single one of your competitors has an extraordinary background too. If you’re like nearly every executive I’ve Read More >
10 Common Myths and Facts about Resume Writing (Part 2)
In a recent post, we gave you the real scoop on 5 common resume myths. We thought you could use several more to craft your document into something that truly reflects your brand and your value proposition to potential employers. So here we go with myths 6-10… Myth #6: “A Read More >
10 Common Myths and Facts about Resume Writing (Part 1)
It seems everywhere you go, some well-meaning person has an opinion on your job search strategy. And no part of your career game is more riddled with myths and misinformation than that of crafting your resume. Don’t be bowled over by outdated or obsolete opinions. We’re here to help Read More >
Resume Pitfalls for Professionals Who Haven’t Changed Jobs in A While
Like everything these days in our fast-paced times, resumes and respective requirements are subject to rapid change. What was the norm 20 or 10 years ago is certainly not the norm anymore. Anyone remember resume “objectives” at the top of a resume outlining elaborate candidate wishes of what they were Read More >
Where You Should Work as a Student for Great Grad Jobs Later
Take a quick scan of a variety of job descriptions on Monster or Indeed and you’re likely to discover that soft skills are in high demand. Where’s the best place to hone these needed skills while still in school and only able to work part time? A Retail Job. “ Read More >
Your Professional Resume: Confidence vs. Bragging
Are you uncomfortable “bragging” about yourself—that is, do you hesitate to use your professional resume as a self-promotion tool? While modesty can be refreshing, going overboard will probably defeat the essential purpose of a resume. What is that purpose? To catch—and hold—the attention of the employers you’re targeting. If Read More >
The Myth about Resume “Secrets”
You’ve probably seen at least one article with a title somewhat like this: “5 Resume Secrets You MUST Know for a Successful Job Search.” Those of us in the career services industry who publish articles tend to use titles like that because they make attention-getting headlines. However…. I’ve come Read More >
Your Resume: Career Snapshot, Not Your Life Story
What makes your resume a great resume? To start with, think of it as a career snapshot, not your life story! This might sound harsh to some, but I’ll bet no one in the companies you’re targeting with your resume cares about what you did 35 years ago. No matter Read More >
Why You Should Stop Worrying About the ATS-Friendliness of Your Resume
If you’ve ever gotten career advice from a professional resume writer, career counselor, or through your own research about optimizing your resume, chances are you have heard about applicant tracking systems (ATS) and how they can derail your job search efforts. You’ve heard that companies screen candidates through these systems, Read More >
3 Reasons Your Executive Resume Isn’t Sparking an Interest
Are you a frustrated executive job seeker who knows that your background is exceptional and yet your resume is failing to muster any interest for appropriate positions? You’re not alone. On a daily basis I hear the same complaints and desperation. A dead-end job search can catch anyone off guard, Read More >
