Everyone has something that makes them unique. Whether you’re exceptional at assessing the competitive landscape, assembling technical teams, or managing and motivating sales people, you do something better than the majority of your competition. Read more
Strategic Resume Writing – 4 Tips to Help Keep You Focused
No, I’m not talking about objectives again.
Resume writing, like everything else you do in life, should be focused towards a specific purpose. And most jobseekers do have a specific goal.
Whether you’re looking to transition into another field, leverage your skills and experience into a higher paying position, increase your work/life balance, or get a job at a bigger/smaller/more flexible/more structured company, you probably have already identified your next move.
The challenge is to be sure you keep your resume on track. Here’s some quick ideas to help you stay focused while you’re writing your resume. Read more
Are multiple page resumes ok?
Yes, it’s appropriate for an experienced professional to extend to more than one page. The old adage was that unless you were the President of the United States, you ought to keep it to one page. While old rules have loosened up, in resume writing, as in life, there’s something to be said for a clear, concise presentation. Read more
Do I need an objective?
90% of the resumes I receive from prospective clients contain an objective. It’s confusing, right? Target your resume but don’t use an objective. Tell the employer what you’re looking for, but with an objective. Huh? Read more
Customizing your resume – do I need one for each posting?
One of the most common questions I’m asked is whether you really need a new resume for each job posting. The short answer is – sort of. While I’m not advocating for a from scratch rewrite for each job you apply for, I do agree that you should focus/target your resume towards the job you’re applying for. Read more
