Amanda Clark — September 7, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc — September 7, 2017 typographyimages / Pixabay How long has it been since you really sat down and went through your resume with a fine-tooth comb? Are you guilty of simply tacking on new information without reviewing existing content? This not only increases the length of your … Continue reading Revamping Your Resume Content to be More Effective
Category Archives: Career Resume
The Importance of Your Profile Picture for Your Career
Personal Branding Blog — August 22, 2017 — August 22, 2017 Did you ever think of what your profile picture tells about you? Especially, your profile picture on LinkedIn or on a job website should be credible and show your true self because if someone doesn’t know you, the first impression s/he makes about you … Continue reading The Importance of Your Profile Picture for Your Career
Spicing Up Boring Jobs on Your Resume
Amanda Clark — July 25, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc — July 25, 2017 kaboompics / Pixabay Let’s face it – not every job is wildly exciting and filled with interesting projects or endeavors. Some positions and industries simply don’t lend themselves to that type of work. And while you may see what you do as “boring,” … Continue reading Spicing Up Boring Jobs on Your Resume
4 Reasons Why Marketers Should Always Write Their Own Resumes
Mark Miller — July 16, 2017 Follow @MMtwopointfive — July 16, 2017 bawbag / Pixabay As a marketing recruitment company, we sift through a flood of resumes every day and receive lots of questions from candidates on resume development best practices. Some of the questions we receive involve the concept of resume writing services: Do … Continue reading 4 Reasons Why Marketers Should Always Write Their Own Resumes
How Does Your ATS Impact the Candidate Experience?
Kevin O’Brien — July 13, 2017 — July 13, 2017 TeroVesalainen / Pixabay Less than a decade ago, the staffing industry was desperately hunting down prospective clients that hadn’t succumbed to a hiring freeze in the face of the Great Recession. The aftermath of those years saw increased focus on client engagement, with staffing firms … Continue reading How Does Your ATS Impact the Candidate Experience?
Harnessing Quality Over Quantity on Your Resume
Amanda Clark — July 10, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc — July 10, 2017 AlexanderStein / Pixabay One mistake that job seekers often make on their resumes is trying to cram in as much information as they can. They list every task they were responsible for or project they were even remotely involved in. While this can … Continue reading Harnessing Quality Over Quantity on Your Resume
7 Tips & Tools for Editing and Proofreading Your Resume
Kathleen Olson — July 10, 2017 — July 10, 2017 If you want to move on to a new position, or a completely different career all together, you need to create a resume that is going to help you get exactly what you are looking for. Anyone can slap a few things onto a piece … Continue reading 7 Tips & Tools for Editing and Proofreading Your Resume
Updating Your Resume: It’s More Than Adding a Job
Amanda Clark — July 7, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc — July 7, 2017 mohamed1982eg / Pixabay When was the last time you updated your resume? For many people, it’s either when they’re looking or a job, or after they’ve started a new job. And “updating” usually just means tacking on whatever they’re doing now (or just … Continue reading Updating Your Resume: It’s More Than Adding a Job
3 Tips for Drafting a Great Resume
Vicky Oliver — July 6, 2017 Follow @vickyoliver — July 6, 2017 trudi1 / Pixabay Even in this age of abundant social media sharing, the traditional resume continues to be the ticket for entry into a job applicant pool. Craft it with care. Hiring managers may spend less than 10 seconds perusing it, which means … Continue reading 3 Tips for Drafting a Great Resume
Do You Still Need to Put Your Address on Your Resume?
Amanda Clark — June 24, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc— June 24, 2017 The job search process has changed a lot over the years. We’ve shifted from the days where job openings were posted on store fronts and in newspapers to websites and online job boards. In many cases, you’re uploading or emailing your resume, not handing … Continue reading Do You Still Need to Put Your Address on Your Resume?