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December 6, 2015by Rebecca Henninger Rebecca Henninger No Comments

What is the Best Format for My Resume?

Often clients come to me with an idea of exactly how they want their resume to look. Understandably, they request samples of previous resumes that I have written in helping to select my services over the competition.

The reality is that a great resume writer knows the content is the most important part of your resume, and format is really used as a tool to showcase your career in the best light possible. Strategically placed elements are the tricks of the trade, used to help the reader interpret and instantly download your unique value. Read more

November 21, 2015by Rebecca Henninger Rebecca Henninger No Comments

Gaining Perspective When You’re Facing Burnout

In my business, I am constantly working with people who are – for one reason or another – unhappy with their job. In many cases, the reasons are valid, but the #1 mistake they make is letting an unpleasant employment experience cloud their judgement, and impact their future job decisions.

Just because you don’t like the way things are done in your current role doesn’t mean you would not be happy in a parallel function, maybe under a better manager or in a more positive work environment. Read more

October 31, 2014by Rebecca Henninger Rebecca Henninger No Comments

Trick or Treat! Is Your Resume Scaring Recruiters Off?

Your resume is a reflection of your personal value. While it won’t get you the job, it should get your foot in the door and provide a platform to help you sell yourself. Review these four deal breakers to see if your resume commits any of these scary mistakes! Read more

September 29, 2013by Rebecca Henninger Rebecca Henninger No Comments

Top Three Ways You’re Getting in the Way of Your Own Success

One of the most interesting parts of my career as a professional resume writer is that I get to talk to really successful people on a pretty regular basis. I also have the opportunity to speak with others who aren’t yet there, or are on their way. What never ceases to amaze me is that the people who have made it just did it. Less planning and thinking about it, and more going after it.

Ever wonder why you haven’t found the big idea yet? Probably because you’re sitting here trying to come up with the big idea. Looking for a better plan? Do something! Go outside, start gardening, take your kids out for a walk in the park. Get yourself a massage and take a long, hot shower. Your brain will start firing on its own when you start getting yourself into a more productive, zen state of mind.

Successful people have a lot in common. Here’s the top three that I observe. Read more

September 25, 2013by Rebecca Henninger Rebecca Henninger No Comments

Should You Negotiate a Job Offer?

This is a question I receive often, and the simple answer is YES! A job offer is exactly that…an offer. Like any other offer, including those you would personally make on anything from a garage sale item to a car or a house, the opening bid is a starting point for the negotiation. Read more

Personal Branding

What is the Best Format for My Resume?

Gaining Perspective When You’re Facing Burnout

Trick or Treat! Is Your Resume Scaring Recruiters Off?

Top Three Ways You’re Getting in the Way of Your Own Success

Should You Negotiate a Job Offer?

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