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 >
Tools, News & Hacks for Career Pros & Resume Writers – July 2019
I hope your summer business has been sizzling just where you want it! Here are some more great tools, resources, and news you can use courtesy of CDI leadership and the Education committee. I’ve also included one of CDI's resources that every entrepreneur who isn’t finding time for vacation may Read More >
Secrets to Writing New Graduate Resumes (Video Master Class)
This is a one-hour on-demand webinar! New graduate resumes can be so rewarding and profitable! But they are a completely different animal from any other type of resume we write! You can’t see them as quick and easy if you want them to work. Instead, you need to leverage a Read More >
Decoding Resume Writing for New Graduate Clients
Recently a question came up on the CDI member forum about new graduate resumes and whether it was acceptable to put classroom-based projects in the experience section. It immediately prompted me to get on my soap box and start preaching as I have VERY strong opinions on how important it Read More >
Performing Key Word Research for Effective Resume Interviews and Writing
In terms of "key word research," what I learned in my master's study in technical writing was how much we take for granted about what we know when we share information with others. No matter how good of a communicator, most job seekers unwittingly censor themselves and forget key terminology; Read More >
Importance of Key Words in a Well-Written Resume
By Karen Silins, CCA, CARW - A+ Career & Resume To the best of my knowledge, when I began writing resumes during my college days many years ago, the term "keywords" did not exist. Now when I go back and look at these early resumes, I realize that despite the Read More >