Is a headshot on a resume the next trend to follow for job search success? Four recruiters share their professional advice in this issue of recruiter's voice. With the widespread use of LinkedIn and other social media platforms for job search, it’s easy to find out what an applicant looks Read More >
Tools, News & Hacks for Career Pros & Resume Writers – August 2021
Today in the world of work, everything is changing. COVID and work-from-home (WFH) have led to "The Great Resignation" as job seekers want more for their lives. This month we have a mix of tools, resources, and support to help you and your clients at each stage of your journeys. Read More >
Tools, News & Hacks for Career Pros & Resume Writers – July 2021
I hope everyone is getting to take a little middle of summer time off for fun. But everywhere I look in The Great Resignation era, I see career professionals busier than they have ever been! So, don't forget to take some time for you and a little fun since balance Read More >
Tools, News & Hacks for Career Pros & Resume Writers – June 2021
It's the middle of summer and while the temps are rising, the employment world is evolving, adapting, and balancing through COVID-19. With the expansion of our Education committee, we bring you a meaty and diverse list of valuable tips, tricks, tools, news, hacks, and advice. In this issue: 2021 HR Read More >
Top CDI Resume Writing Tools and Resources
The one thing hosting the CDI website tour earlier this year taught me is that the member resource library is FULL of gems that you can put to use right away to to fill your current needs. So, I've decided to author a series of member documents that list key Read More >
7 Recruiters on Best Resume File Format and Style for Job Application
So just what is the best resume file format and style to resonate most with employers and recruiters? With so many options to choose from, it’s hard for career professionals and job seekers to know the right one to select when sending applications. To ensure your clients are making it Read More >
Intro to the Federal Resume Writing & Application Process (Video Lesson)
If you're a professional resume writer, then the topic of federal resume writing has likely come up. Like many, you may have found yourself stymied by the complex process, extra requirements, vast differences from civilian resumes, and even trying to determine if your client truly meets the appropriate criteria to Read More >
Recruiters on Keyword Sections, Hard Skills & ATS in Resume Writing
With high volumes of applications, many companies rely on applicant tracking software (ATS) to screen suitable candidates based on keywords―and when reviewed by the human eye, most recruiters spend less than 9 seconds scanning a resume. To ensure job seekers make it over these first hurtles, the CDI Education Committee Read More >
Graphic Resume Design and ATS with Marie Plett (Video)
Do you wish you could kick up your resumes with some graphic sass but don’t know quite how to start? Are you also worried that more visually distinctive elements will hurt your resumes with ATS? In this recording of a live Q&A session, Marie Plett offers you solutions, strategies, and ideas Read More >
Over 50 Best Practice Tip Sheets for Resume Writers, Coaches & Career Biz Owners
Whether it's resume writing, career coaching, job search, strategy, or growing and managing your practice, you want the best practices available to do it right the first time. There's no reason to hunt down articles and piece together processes when CDI offers over 50 handy, downloadable best practice tip sheets Read More >