Amanda Clark — April 12, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc— April 12, 2017 The last thing you want your resume is to be is boring and generic. If an employer could plug in someone else’s name and everything else still applies, chances are you’re headed for the “no” pile. There’s nothing that makes you stand out or … Continue reading Powerful Verbs to Elevate Your Resume from Boring to Engaging
Personal Branding Blog — April 12, 2017 — April 12, 2017 Your resume is one of the first impressions a hiring manager will have when you apply to a new job or position. As one of the few materials a hiring manager will get when determining whether to call you for an interview, you want … Continue reading 6 Proofreading Tips to Create a Mistake-Free Resume
Amy Huges — April 5, 2017 — April 5, 2017 With everything moving to digital, it is important to give yourself a fair chance by including valid keywords in your resume. There are many websites where you can upload a resume and the employer or recruiter will usually do a search based on certain keywords. … Continue reading Keywords in Your Resume: How to Use Them Correctly
Virginia Franco — April 3, 2017 Follow @VAFrancoResumes— April 3, 2017 Having a resume that stands out is extremely important in a competitive job market like the one we’re in right now. As someone regarded for creating good professional resumes that garner interviews quickly, I know first-hand that a few small changes can make the … Continue reading From the Contact Section To The Education – The Devil Is In The Details When It Comes To Writing A Resume That Stands Out
Amanda Clark — April 1, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc— April 1, 2017 Though the debate rages on regarding resume length, many people are in agreement that your cover letter should be short and sweet – no more than one page. There are always exceptions, but this is the general rule of thumb. If you’re onto a … Continue reading Tips for Tightening Up Your Cover Letter
Amanda Clark — March 29, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc— March 29, 2017 Your resume is a living document—fluid, ever-changing, evolving just as your own career evolves. As such, it’s never something you should just set and forget. It’s smart for any professional to make regular resume updates—even when you don’t happen to be in the job … Continue reading 7 Times You Should Update Your Resume
Amanda Clark — March 10, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc— March 10, 2017 One of the most common questions received by our resume writing team is about length: How many pages should a good resume be, exactly? Our answer: It just depends. For a seasoned executive with decades of experience, a two- or even three-page resume can … Continue reading How to Fit Your Resume on a Single Page
Amanda Clark — March 2, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc— March 2, 2017 In an ideal world, there would be no bias or discrimination when it comes to reviewing resumes or hiring candidates. However, we live in an imperfect world, and try as they might, recruiters and hiring managers may still have inadvertent or subconscious biases. The … Continue reading Conquering the Politics of Resume Writing
Amanda Clark — February 28, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc— February 28, 2017 If you’ve spent any time working on your resume over the past few years, or even skimming job-related articles, you’ve probably seen that objectives are out and summaries are in. But even knowing this crucial fact, it can still be challenging to figure out … Continue reading What Should Your Summary of Qualifications Include?
Mark Miller — February 14, 2017 Follow @MMtwopointfive— February 14, 2017 One of the easiest ways for a marketer to throw away a pile of hard-earned cash is to hand it to an “expert” resume writer rather than making one yourself. From freelance writers to specialized companies, there are innumerable resources out there offering resume … Continue reading Why Marketers Should Always Write Their Own Resumes—Not Pay a Professional
