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Should You Put Your Photo on Your Resume?

One of my executive resume clients asked me to include their photo on their resume. My initial reaction? ...
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Lying on Your Resume Can Kill Your Career Chances

I get it, you need a job or want a role beyond your reach. All that is standing ...
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100 Top Resume Tips (Free Resource Guide)

Career Impressions recently concluded 100 Days of Resume Tips across social media, with the hashtag #100ResumeTips.   The ...
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Different Application Avenues = Different Resumes

Getting your resume reviewed and approved by both a person and a resume screening system (ATS) requires unique ...
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Apply Resume Fundamentals, Not “Rules”

Frustrated by all of the 'resume rules' out there? Are you being told: ‘you have to’, ‘you must’, ...
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Simple Do’s and Don’ts of Applying To Jobs Online

 Applying to jobs online likely involves going through an ATS (applicant tracking system).  To increase your success with ...
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Resume Headlines – With Examples

Appearing at the very top of the resume, just after the name and contact details, is the resume ...
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Improve Job Search Success with 2 Simple Strategies

 The job search landscape has evolved a lot over recent years.  With the changes come two big mistakes ...
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ATS Resume Checklist

Writing your resume can be tricky, at the best of times.  Here is a quick reference checklist to ...
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Managing a Resume Employment Gap

experiences Many job seekers find themselves grappling with the best way to address an employment gap in their ...
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Career Impressions 10th Anniversary

Career Impressions - 10 YEARS IN REVIEW: Over the past 10 years, service demand has swelled and our ...
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Overcome ATS Resume Myths to Boost Job Search Success

Recently I completed a comprehensive ATS and SEO course through Career Professionals of Canada (CPC). Over a two ...
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