A few days ago, a prospective client asked me “does my resume have to fit on one page?” The question briefly surprised me because I had not heard it in… Read More
Resume Writing
4 Steps to Improve Your LinkedIn Visibility: Find work faster in fall 2021.
Last week, I called a friend that was downsized during the Pandemic to find out how he was doing. While we chatted, I opened his LinkedIn profile and noticed it… Read More
3 Steps to Preparing Your First Resume for the Post-pandemic Era.
During the last few weeks, I’ve fielded a number of inquiries from students preparing their first resume. Also, I’ve heard from experienced professionals planning their return to the workforce after COVID. Of course, I would enjoy writing resumes for everyone that calls or emails me looking for help. Not everyone chooses to have someone else write a resume for them. Many prefer the do-it-yourself (DIY) challenge. Those that do hire a professional resume writer should understand the process so they can provide the right information. So, whether you want to hire a writer or DIY, here are three steps that are essential for preparing a successful resume to get a job.
3 Keys to Your Future Career: Soft Skills, Hard Skills, and Education
Nearly everyone that undertakes a job search wonders at some point what employers are really looking for. Sometimes it feels as if, no matter what we offer, it’s not enough.
I’ve observed that employers and recruiters are looking for three things, in addition to work experience. These are;
1. People and leadership skills, called soft skills.
2. Specific technical skills required for the role, referred to as hard skills, and
3. Post-secondary schooling, or formal education.
3 Reasons to Prepare a Resume in the Age of Online Recruiting: Take command of your job search message in 2021 and beyond.
The proven way to communicate with prospective employers is through a resume and related materials—job search letters and a LinkedIn profile. Here are some reasons it’s important, in our view, for us to continue offering these documents to employers:
1. The resume is your document, not an employer’s document,
2. Resumes and profiles will provide you with a written “script” for job search and networking contacts, and
3. The thought process will prepare you for all steps to follow.
5 Ways You Can Disqualify Yourself Before Someone Reads Your Resume. How to Avoid These Problems.
