Amanda ClarkMarch 14, 2015 There are many reasons why a job seeker may have taken time off in their career. They may have chosen to stay home and raise their children, go back to school, travel, volunteer, or care for another family member. Perhaps they were recovering from illness or injury. Maybe they got laid … Continue reading Getting Back in the Game: Crafting Your Resume after a Gap in Employment
Amanda ClarkMarch 9, 2015 Job hunting can be challenging no matter your experience level, but it can be particularly tough for entry-level candidates who may feel that they lack the experience to compete. Coming out of college you may be confident in what you have learned but not have a lot of real-world experience that … Continue reading Showing Your Value On An Entry-Level Resume (EC)
Personal Branding BlogFebruary 19, 2015 While we all tend to sometimes “exaggerate” some of our experiences and accomplishments, one place to strictly avoid this tendency is in your résumé. Exaggerating or even stretching the truth can potentially have career-ending/altering consequences. Just go ask Brian Williams, the erstwhile NBC news anchor who recently admitted publicly that … Continue reading ‘Fudged’ Resume Risky (Just Ask Brian Williams)
Amanda ClarkFebruary 2, 2015 Everyone knows that age discrimination in employment is illegal, but that doesn’t mean that it never happens. Sometimes the information that job seekers provide can unintentionally lead to discrimination. While many people think that age keeps older adults from landing jobs, it can also affect young adults. To level the playing … Continue reading Too Old? Too Young? Prevent Age Discrimination From Sinking Your Resume
Personal Branding Blog December 31, 2014 Pictures are not only worth a thousand words, they can also help you get a job. Visual content is more appealing to look at and can illustrate quickly, making them ideal for resumes. While many creative types are using infographic resumes, there are some situations in which you’ll want … Continue reading How to Create and Use an Infographic Resume
Amanda Clark December 24, 2014 Long gone are the days of the objective statement. Employers already know that your goal is to get the job for which you are applying. The emphasis now falls on your marketing message. This is the first glimpse into who you are as a professional and what should grab … Continue reading Make Your Marketing Message Stand Out On Your Resume
