Amanda Clark — May 26, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc— May 26, 2017 Tis the season of college graduations. Eager younger adults with diplomas in hand are in hot pursuit of jobs that will let them put their years of education and training to use. However, they are still competing with more experienced professionals and the job … Continue reading New Grad + No Experience: What Does that Mean for your Resume?
Amanda Clark — May 23, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc— May 23, 2017 Once you have a resume, it’s easy to update and adjust it as you progress in your career. But first you need a solid start. While writing your resume may seem like a breeze at first – after all, it’s all about you and … Continue reading Writing Your Resume from Scratch
Personal Branding Blog — May 18, 2017 — May 18, 2017 Finding a job is tough. It takes time and effort. You need to pay attention to tiny details, especially in your resume, and make sure everything is flawless. StandOut CV has recently put together a great infographic for candidates searching for a job. As … Continue reading 9 Questions to Ask Before Sending Your Resume
Amanda Clark — May 14, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc— May 14, 2017 Applying for jobs has come a long way in recent years. It is rare for someone to submit a hard copy of their resume to a potential employer. Yes, there are exceptions such as job fairs or through mutual connections, but most applications are … Continue reading Demystifying the Purpose of Core Competencies On Your Resume
Amanda Clark — May 11, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc— May 11, 2017 All that time you spend scrolling through job openings to find the perfect fit can actually help you as you’re polishing up your resume and getting ready to apply. For one, it exposes you to the wide variety of meanings a job title can … Continue reading How Job Descriptions Can Help You Revamp your Resume
Amanda Clark — May 11, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc— May 11, 2017 When you apply for a job, it’s important to provide some piece of marketing collateral—but should it be a resume, or a CV? Both of these terms get thrown around a lot, and with a lot of people they’re used somewhat interchangeably. It’s important … Continue reading What’s the Difference Between a Resume and a CV?
Virginia Franco — May 4, 2017 Follow @VAFrancoResumes— May 4, 2017 I often help executives who reach out to me for job search advice or to get a resume professionally written. They’re great at what they do; they’ve moved from job to job or company to company by being recruited based on their reputation by … Continue reading What You Must Know if You Are Putting Together Your Resume for the First Time in Years
Amanda Clark — April 18, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc— April 18, 2017 Contrary to some people’s beliefs, your resume and your LinkedIn profile are not one and the same. You shouldn’t be opting for one or the other – you should have both. Each of these tools offers its own benefits and can help you in … Continue reading Do You Really Need a LinkedIn Profile in Addition to a Resume?
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
