When it comes to the TORI resume writing awards many are pre-judging themselves and their ability to win. But what if you received one of 50 possible nominations (5 per category)? What's that worth? Here's what two former nominees had to say at the time of their nominations: Since receiving Read More >
10 TORI-Winning Resume Writing Tips in 10 Minutes (Video Tip) – 9 Days Left
This ten minute video covers strategies to increase your chances of winning a TORI resume writing award. Why would you care? Winning or being nominated for a TORI award is the lowest cost yet highest ROI way to grow your business almost overnight. Consider the testimonial I received over Read More >
Ten Tips for TORI Award-Winning Resume Writing
There's no better ROI for a resume writer than winning or being nominated for a Toast of the Resume Writing (TORI) award. Ask any winner or nominee about the value, and they will then proceed to tell you how it: Changed their business virtually overnight, Was the best publicity Read More >
Does Your Resume Promote YOU?
Too many job seekers (at all career levels) focus their resume on peripheral elements, such as the companies they work for. Does that mean you shouldn’t highlight great things about your employer(s)? Not at all. It just means you don’t want to use excessive space to describe the organizations you’ve Read More >
Executive Resumes: Avoid the Jack of all Trades Dilemma
Seasoned executives with 20+ years of experience across various industries and functions frequently face the dilemma of having done way more in their career than you can sensibly present on a 2- or 3-page resume. So, what to do? Obviously, you must filter, tweak, summarize, and ideally, laser-focus in on Read More >
5 Keys to Sustainable Career Success
You might be thinking that the 5 keys to sustainable career success include a professional resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile. Do you need them? Almost certainly, but I’d like to suggest that they’re not the only things that matter. To give you an idea of what else might matter, 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 >
Cover Letters That Hit the Mark
Should you or shouldn’t you send a cover letter with your resume? It depends. If your idea of a cover letter is something that basically says, “Here’s my resume—I hope you like it,” don’t bother! Unless you find a way to engage the attention and interest of the reader (employer), 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 >
