Amanda Clark — November 8, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc — November 8, 2017 geralt / Pixabay Recruiters spend just a few seconds skimming your resume to decide whether they want to learn more or move on. An easy way to attract their attention – and that of ATS – is to have a solid core … Continue reading How to Create a Core Competencies Section on Your Resume
Joe Donahue — October 31, 2017 — October 31, 2017 Credit: Stock-Asso/Shutterstock In recent years, many applicants have commented that their skillset doesn’t seem to carry them as far as it used to. It’s true. “Upskilling” is the rise in employer expectations to want more educated and qualified candidates. Upskilling became more popular during the … Continue reading What Skills Do Employers Really Want to See on Your Resume?
Amanda Clark — October 30, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc — October 30, 2017 mohamed1982eg / Pixabay When you’re just starting out in your career, it can be a struggle to feel like you have enough information on your resume to attract hiring managers. On the flip side, once you’ve acquired a significant amount of experience, the … Continue reading How to Tackle Lengthy Job Experience on Your Resume
Amanda Clark — October 16, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc — October 16, 2017 rawpixel / Pixabay Here’s a common question from jobseekers: How personal should a resume be? Well, that depends on what you mean by personal. Certainly a resume should reflect who you are as an individual job applicant and potential employee. It should be … Continue reading Your Resume Should Be Personal—But Not Too Personal
Amanda Clark — October 5, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc — October 5, 2017 geralt / Pixabay When you’re desperate to find a new job, it can be tempting to throw your hat into the ring for any job that you have the slightest interest in or potential of landing – even if it’s not the best … Continue reading Why Your Resume Shouldn’t Be ‘One-Size-Fits-All’
Amanda Clark — October 2, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc — October 2, 2017 OpenClipart-Vectors / Pixabay Yes, your resume is a personal document because it is all about you and what you have done, but you don’t want to make it too personal. There are some details that are better left off to help protect yourself … Continue reading Personal Details Better Left Off of Your Resume
Amanda Clark — September 9, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc — September 9, 2017 What if you walked into a job interview wearing a tie-dyed T-shirt, ripped jeans, and bright orange sneakers? In most cases, the interviewer would rightly conclude that you’re not very professional. You may actually be a supremely talented and hard-working employee, and a … Continue reading Is Your Resume Making You Look Unprofessional?
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
Mark Miller — July 25, 2017 Follow @MMtwopointfive — July 25, 2017 If you’ve been even remotely connected to the realm of digital marketing recently, you’re no doubt aware of its constant, rapid changes. Digital marketers have been forced to evolve and add new skills to their marketing stack in order to remain competitive. As … Continue reading 8 of the Best Skills to Have Listed on Your Digital Marketing Resume in 2017
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
