Category Archives: Career Resume

Is It Long Enough For Them? Your Resume Length!

by Ryan Winner March 13, 2016 Follow @rw_resumewriterMarch 13, 2016 Did you ever wonder how long your resume is supposed to be? Does it have enough information? Will it be enough information to catch the recruiter’s eye? Well, there are many sides to this story.The new guideline is: A resume should be long enough to … Continue reading Is It Long Enough For Them? Your Resume Length! →

Get Your Resume In The Keep Pile – Quick Fixes To 4 Common Resume Mishaps

Career Resume

by Virginia Franco March 13, 2016 Follow @VAFrancoResumesMarch 13, 2016 When I try something and get it wrong, while I appreciate the error being pointed out – what I really need is straight forward guidance to help fix it! When it comes to a job search the stakes are high – and your resume is … Continue reading Get Your Resume In The Keep Pile – Quick Fixes To 4 Common Resume Mishaps →

Why You Should Never Hire A Professional Résumé Writer.

Career Resume

by Irene McConnell January 9, 2016January 9, 2016 A traditional résumé, by itself, is quite unlikely to get you noticed in 2016. This is the main reason you need to move on – to personal brands, digital content strategies and paid social media campaigns – if you want to remain competitive in the modern job market. Yep: … Continue reading Why You Should Never Hire A Professional Résumé Writer. →

The 4 Rules Behind a Great CV & Cover Letter

Career Resume

by Simon Davies December 17, 2015 Follow @SimonTheoDaviesDecember 17, 2015 At various points throughout their careers, professionals will need to prepare a CV and cover letter. Although this task should be a simple one that’s purely based on achievements and aspirations, it is often dreaded and hugely affected by preconceived notions. For example, graduates with little … Continue reading The 4 Rules Behind a Great CV & Cover Letter →

Ready To Talk Turkey About Your Resume?

Career Resume

by Sunil Bagai November 25, 2015 Follow @ZenithtalentNovember 25, 2015 Recruiters, give thanks to your candidates by helping them spice up their resumes Thanksgiving in the States is just about here. More than lavish feasts or combat shopping for those “once a year only” deals, this is a time for reflection – to show gratitude … Continue reading Ready To Talk Turkey About Your Resume? →

How To Write Achievements For A Senior Management, Executive or Board Résumé [With Examples].

Career Resume

by Irene McConnell November 18, 2015November 18, 2015 If you’re in the job market, you’d be forgiven for thinking this post falls under the, ‘heard it before, going to hear it again’ category. After all, when it comes to résumés, everyone seems to agree that achievements matter. And while this holds true across all levels … Continue reading How To Write Achievements For A Senior Management, Executive or Board Résumé [With Examples]. →

How to Write a Killer Bio

Career Resume

by Darnelle O’Brien November 16, 2015 Follow @thekissagencyNovember 16, 2015 Have you ever wanted to find out more about someone, looked up their LinkedIn or website only to be left wondering more? A professional bio is the online version of handshake. It steps in to introduce you, when you aren’t there to. Most people don’t … Continue reading How to Write a Killer Bio →

Here’s Why The Resume Isn’t Dead Yet

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by Personal Branding Blog November 9, 2015November 9, 2015 by Personal Branding Blog November 9, 2015November 9, 2015 While technology is an important part of the job search equation, it doesn’t trump thought-work, introspection and proper targeting. Yes, totally ignoring technology can potentially be harmful, in that disregarding its value could equate to missed opportunities. … Continue reading Here’s Why The Resume Isn’t Dead Yet →

Job Search Getting You Down? Try These Tweaks

Career Resume

by Amanda Clark November 9, 2015 Follow @GrammarChicIncNovember 9, 2015 Being on the job search for a couple of days can be frustrating. Being on the job search for a couple of months can be downright maddening. And when a job search drags on for very long, it can leave the job seeker feeling discouraged … Continue reading Job Search Getting You Down? Try These Tweaks →

Crafting an Engaging Cover Letter from a Vague Job Description (OSGT) (EC)

Career Resume

Amanda ClarkNovember 4, 2015 Wouldn’t it be great if every job posting contained a thorough description of the position, responsibilities, and qualifications? While some do an excellent job at preparing job seekers, others leave much to be desired. It can be tough to figure out how to customize your cover letter (and your resume) when … Continue reading Crafting an Engaging Cover Letter from a Vague Job Description (OSGT) (EC) →