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If you think your storytelling skills are only useful for authors and getting the kids off to sleep, think again. The ability to tell great stories can also be a…
Dear Carolyn, I hate my new job. I worked at my old company for 12 years but was let go in a major restructuring. I found a new job, and…
Does this sound familiar? You’ve never had a résumé (or professionally developed résumé) before. Maybe you’ve never needed one. But now you do. And you don’t know where to start….
Looking to hire someone to write your resume? Not sure how to find a good resume writer? To help you hire a resume writer, we outline how to review resume…
If you’re back in the game of job hunting, your first priority is to bring your resume up to date with all the skills, training, and accomplishments that have added…
As a jobseeker, you would like to believe that a hiring manager is reading your resume thoroughly and is looking minutely as to how you would be the best fit…
Unfortunately, it is not possible to create an effective “generic” résumé that will be truly effective in helping you land your dream job. A résumé that is not tailored towards…
Résumés use a unique style of writing to emphasize brevity in order to maximize the reader’s time. Many people find this style of writing a bit confusing when they first…
September is international “Update Your Resume” month! Many professionals are aware of the importance of a professional resume, but often forget to keep their resume up-to-date. A demanding career or…
Employers looking to hire someone for a sales position want to see more than just a worker bee. Hiring managers are keeping an eye out for specific skills in the…
There is no “rule” that a résumé should be only one page. In fact, there are many instances when a multi-page résumé is not only appropriate, it’s expected. Length is…
