by Virginia Franco April 29, 2016 Follow @VAFrancoResumesApril 29, 2016 Whether satisfied in your role or ready to make a move—the manufacturing industry like countless others may present opportunities and is not immune to unexpected career obstacles. If you’re a new hire, mid-level manager or a senior executive with a corner office—it is wise … Continue reading Is Your Executive Resume Up to Date or Out of Date?
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Conducting Your Own 6-Second Resume Scan
by Amanda Clark April 15, 2016 Follow @GrammarChicIncApril 15, 2016 In a perfect world, recruiters would spend time carefully reviewing each section of your resume to see if you’re the right fit for an open position. In reality, they only spend about six seconds on their cursory glance to decide whether or not you make … Continue reading Conducting Your Own 6-Second Resume Scan
Did Your Resume Enter a Black Hole? Maybe it Doesn’t Answer These 3 Key Questions
by Virginia Franco March 25, 2016 Follow @VAFrancoResumesMarch 25, 2016 It’s been said before – your resume has between six and 20 seconds to get past that initial skim read and into the “keep” pile for a second, deeper read. In fact – the first “read” is really a misnomer because it is actually a … Continue reading Did Your Resume Enter a Black Hole? Maybe it Doesn’t Answer These 3 Key Questions
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
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
Print Reading is Dead – Is Your Resume Ready?
by Virginia Franco March 8, 2016 Follow @VAFrancoResumesMarch 8, 2016 Print reading is just about dead – at least where resumes are concerned. Today, almost 100% of readers will read your resume on a screen, and the numbers of folks comfortable conducting that initial read on a mobile device or phone is growing by leaps … Continue reading Print Reading is Dead – Is Your Resume Ready?
Your Success Depends on it. Move From Resume To Reputation
by Koka Sexton February 24, 2016 Follow @kokasextonFebruary 24, 2016 How many sales professionals have their own websites or digital property that they maintain on a regular basis? These days, almost everybody (and you probably do, too). So, how does your LinkedIn profile factor into your web presence? If you consider your LinkedIn profile to … Continue reading Your Success Depends on it. Move From Resume To Reputation
Why You Should Ditch The Career Objective on Your Resume
by Joe Flanagan January 19, 2016January 19, 2016 Until fairly recently it was common practice to include a career objective at the top of your resume when applying for work. Best practice has since changed however, and this is no longer the standard protocol when it comes to designing a contemporary resume. It’s by no … Continue reading Why You Should Ditch The Career Objective on Your Resume
Why You Should Never Hire A Professional Résumé Writer.
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.
Ready To Talk Turkey About Your 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?