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Struggling with Conveying Your Career Paper? Understand How Resumes Get Read

Virginia Franco — May 16, 2017 Follow @VAFrancoResumes— May 16, 2017 When people find me after conducting a search for online professional resume writers, I tell them the unvarnished truth. Resume reading has evolved over the years – in large part thanks to advancements in technology. Furthermore, recruiters and hiring managers are pressed for time … Continue reading Struggling with Conveying Your Career Paper? Understand How Resumes Get Read →

Are Resumes A Dying Trend?

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Amanda Clark — May 3, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc— May 3, 2017 People today are more connected than ever. Social media and technology are booming. Need to get information to someone? Text, email, or put it on the Cloud. But what do these digital trends mean for resumes? Are the days of traditional resumes gone, replaced … Continue reading Are Resumes A Dying Trend? →

How Effective are Resumes as Talent Assessment Tools?

Effective Hiring

by Jennifer CostaAugust 11, 2016 Typically, the purpose of a resume is to measure the value of a candidate’s experience and accomplishments, and how this will translate to on-the-job performance. However, research shows resumes are among the least accurate talent assessment tools used in the pre-hire process. Resumes do little to address three incredibly important … Continue reading How Effective are Resumes as Talent Assessment Tools? →

Job Hunting in the Digital Age: Reputation, Resumes & Video Interviews [Infographic]

Job Search

by Vera Reed June 5, 2016June 5, 2016 Job hunting in the digital age requires more than just a focus on resumes. Today there are many tools to help you stand out from the crowd. Keep in mind these tools can work against you if not used properly. In the same way, employers are taking … Continue reading Job Hunting in the Digital Age: Reputation, Resumes & Video Interviews [Infographic] →

The Power of a Great First Impression – Does Your Resume’s Contact Information Help or Hurt?

Career Resume

Virginia FrancoOctober 2, 2015 A great resume is a key first step toward that next critical step – getting an interview. Just as your choice of wardrobe is important to face-to-face interview success, the contact section at the top is your resume’s chance to make a great first impression. While details like your name, address … Continue reading The Power of a Great First Impression – Does Your Resume’s Contact Information Help or Hurt? →