I am forever amazed at some of the “dumb” resume mistakes that just seem to live on. Writing a resume is fairly straightforward – I think. You list your relevant work experiences. You list your relevant skills and educational background. You list your relevant personal contact information. You list whatever you think is relevant to […]
What Is A Resume Addendum?
As we head into the weekend, let’s talk some pointers on writing resumes. Look it, I know weekends are for resting, but… But, if you’re not working or you need to move to a new job desperately, then my friend, you need to spend some of your time this weekend on job hunting. So, let’s […]
Writing That Cover Letter
The need for a resume is a foregone conclusion – Right!? The need is not so clear for the “much-maligned” cover letter. Actually as an aside, I’m not sure that the cover letter is maligned or not, but it did seem like a cool sentence to write – syntax wise (ooh big word). The challenge […]
Quick Resume Tip – Emailing the Resume
In today’s inter-connected world, someone may ask you to email your resume to you. Of course, that someone (perhaps a hiring manager – one can hope) is asking for a resume is a great relief from constantly sending it out – unsolicited. And you would not be wrong in moving that task to the number one stop […]
Write a Better Resume – Go Back to College!
Wanna write a better resume – Go back to College! But before you start rolling your eyes and clicking outta here – hear me out. But first… You have two choices when it comes to writing a resume. You can either have someone write it for you or you can write it yourself – pretty obvious, […]
10 Resume Tips…From Me
There’s a lot of great resume advice out there. You could go to www.gm4jh.com or www.resumedictionary.com. And of course, yahoo, MSN, AOL and the like all link to either Monster or Careerbuilder with all their great resources. Plus, all those blogs and websites that you could google. I would not ever presume to be your […]
Words and Terms That Make Your Resume a Deal Breaker
My attitude and approach towards resume writing is scattered everywhere on Landing On Your Feet. You need it. It needs to be spot on. Not a deal breaker. But… Only not a deal breaker if the resume comes in after the contact, after the interview, after the vetting, etc. But if you lead with the […]
The Resume Red Flags of Death: Why No One Calls You for Interviews
By Krista Mitchell If you are not getting calls for interviews, you need to review the documents and information employers are receiving from you. Those things are what employers are basing their decisions upon regarding which candidates they will hire. Usually, if you are not getting interviews, there are red flags deterring employers from considering […]
Thank Your Way to a New Job
This is timeless advice on the value of giving thanks. A simply worded thank you note can put you heads and shoulders over the competition. Whether you follow Kevin’s advice or have your own technique, this is one area you cannot be deficient in. Also, take note of his first advice! It’s first because it’s […]
Resume Writing for Intelligent Applicants
by Phil Baker, The majority of resumes do not survive very long! This document must be fit to survive, and each move can be the death. The initial door is the electronic digital scan for keywords. Resume writing that has flaws will bite the dust immediately. If your document survives the computer review, the next […]
Writing a Resume is a Balancing Act…
Writing a resume is a balancing act of sorts. Earlier on in a career, or right out of college, the balance beam tends to be a wide. But as the career progresses, that beam gets narrower. For some, it turns into a tightrope. In other words, there is a fine line between a resume that […]
4 Phrases That Scream “Under Qualified” You Should Avoid on Your Executive Resume
By Jessica Holbrook, At the executive level, you know a lot is expected of you on the job. But those high expectations actually begin at the application process. From the moment you submit your application and executive resume, employers are checking you out to make sure you’re suited for this level. So if you want […]
5 Ways to Avoid the Red-Flag Resume
by Jessica Holbrook, Every job application pool usually has at least a couple of candidates swimming in it who raise red flags for hiring managers. The resumes may show signs of unprofessionalism or are flat out irritating to read. You can bet your bottom dollar that even if your red-flag resume makes it through the […]
Is my resume too long?
Should my resume be one page or two pages? Could I get away with 3 pages!? I’ve got 35 years of experience – how on Earth do I fit all that on one page? Good questions. Some would suggest that there is a fine line between having too brief a resume and too lenghty a resume. I […]
Bullet Points That Sing of Success
By Philip Schoen Language of the Resume The language of the resume is very different than any other kind of communication. It is abbreviated, concise, pronoun-less and punchy – especially bullet points. Resume-speak is the specific idiom for getting your message across to a Hiring Manager, with no distractions, explanations, extra words or extra thoughts. […]
