Resumes need a wide variety of action words to help energize content and inspire the reader Imagine reading a story with only one primary action: “The girl ran after the boy. The boy ran after the girl. Everyone ran. People
When was the last time you took stock of all the great things you are doing in your job or career? If the answer is not for a long time, or never, please start! If you haven’t been keeping track
Two out of three workers between the ages of 45 and 74 say they have seen — or experienced — age discrimination at work (AARP). No doubt there are employers who can’t look past a candidate’s age. However, how you
When an interviewer asks: “Tell me a little bit about yourself” stop for a moment and put yourself in their shoes. Are they looking for a career chronology? Nope, they already read that in your resume. Yet the majority of
A resume has one primary purpose – to secure interviews. So how can you create a strong resume that garners attention from hiring personnel and gets your foot in the door? Beyond the basic tips you’ve likely already heard (customize
In recent years we have seen a rise in the benefits of social networking and referrals within the job search process. These tactics are proving to have even greater ROI for executive-level candidates. According to this Forbes post, a study on
Once you have a defined job target in mind you can write a narrowed and focused resume to support your search. Yet content customization may be required as you go along. A lot of my professional clients are puzzled by
If I had a dollar for every job seeker who has told me “I don’t have anything special to add to my resume” – well! And yet, every single one of these individuals was wrong. Everyone has plenty to share –
Appearing at the very top of the resume, just after name and contact details, is the resume headline. I’m often asked why a resume needs a headline at all. The reason is simple and important. A well-defined headline at the
Writing your resume for ATS can be tricky, at the best of times. Here is a quick reference checklist to help support ATS resume success: ✔ Is your resume saved in an approved format? Preferred formats are .docx (not .doc), PDF,
A CEO career is guaranteed to be rich in detail. Yet a common mistake I see CEO’s make in their resume is spending too much time writing about their work and not enough time emphasizing their results. What sets a
If you are approaching (or have already reached) retirement age, and you’re not ready to disconnect from the workforce, you are not alone — thousands of professionals 50 and older are embarking on second-act careers. The phrase “encore career,” made
In order to captivate a reader, executive resumes require more than just strong, tailored content. They also need proof. Proof of the communications expertise and business leadership one claims to covet. Saying you are good at something and providing clear
What is ATS Applicant tracking systems (ATS) fulfill two purposes: to manage applications for positions (especially where there is a high volume of applicants), and to screen out candidates who lack the required skills for the job. The goal of
Even the gainfully employed should get into the habit of using LinkedIn on a regular basis to build connections and leverage offerings…because when the time comes to make that next big career move, LinkedIn could help seal the deal. So tell me
Be selective of the job search and resume advice you heed. It’s commonly said: “ask 10 people for advice on resumes or job search and get 20 different opinions”. Beware opinions over expert advice. Opinions center around personal preference and although