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
Three Interview Questions That You May Not be Ready To Answer
One of the tips that I always give my clients is to be ready to talk about their personal lives as well. Yes, you should 100% spend most of your time prepping for an interview by researching the company, any challenges they may be facing, and how you can help.
I always caution clients though that this is not just an interview about your job readiness. When a hiring manager selects a candidate, they are likely going to be with this person more than their families. Think about it! You spend a LOT of time at work. Do you think a hiring manager would be likely to hire someone that they don’t find easy to get along with? I wouldn’t – would you!?
When getting ready for an interview, here’s three additional questions to add to your study list. Read more
4 Ways to Transform Your Duties Into Accomplishments
Are you in a support role or one that does not easily lend itself to quantification? Do you find yourself scratching your head when working on a resume because you’re struggling to quantify what you’ve done when there is seemingly no direct result? You’re not alone! Really, unless you’re a senior leader or in a sales or project role, it can be really challenging to come up with language that “sells” what you do.
Here are four tried and true hints from a professional resume writer to position your role for maximum impact. Read more
Three Tips for Staying Sane While Searching for a New Job
When you first start looking for jobs, one of the most daunting things is just how time-consuming it actually is. As annoying as it may be, it makes sense. You spend more time working than just about anything else. It’s a really important process, and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. So, what’s the right way to keep yourself from going crazy when you’re looking for a job? Read more
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
