Did you know that the average job search can take as long as 43 days, or about six weeks? Your search will take even longer if you’re hunting for an executive, vice president, or director role. C-level positions average 71 days while scoring a VP or director role can drag out to nearly 80 days! […]
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Are you clueless about what your resume should look like in 2020? Should you add a headshot or links to your social media profiles? What about colors? Or callouts and charts about your industry experience? As you can see, it takes a lot to design an effective resume that stands out in today’s ultracompetitive job […]
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Thinking about applying for a job with your current employer? Many employees consider doing that same thing every year in hopes of being promoted internally. Of course, in most cases, employees are required to start the application process all over again. If this is the case, you might be wondering how to write a resume […]
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So how can you create a resume that you believe will get you hired, even in the midst of a tough economic time? Here are three tips to help you as you write: Finding employment during tough economic times is not a simple task because so many qualified candidates are submitting their resumes at the […]
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There are two primary resume formats—chronological and functional. A chronological resume is exactly what it sounds like—a resume organized by date. A functional resume is instead organized by skills or major accomplishments/career highlights. Often, functional resumes are used by people who want to minimize gaps in their careers—whether it’s because they were laid off, had […]
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A career summary shouldn’t actually be a summary in the traditional sense of the word at all. You want to get attention with quantifiable accomplishments and relevant hard skills—not bore a hiring manager with the exact same information about years of experience they’re about to see on your resume. Hiring managers and recruiters want to […]
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Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt like the resume writing process is never-ending, overwhelming, or a pain. I asked my LinkedIn followers to fill in this blank: The resume writing process is ________________. Most of the responses reflected just how challenging the process can be. Some of my favorite responses were: “Like a game […]
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Are the giant walls of text on your resume turning away hiring teams? Format your resume text density like this to grab their attention and start a dialogue: Two memos land on your desk: one’s a short, well-organized checklist, and the other looks more like a book report typed in size 9 font. Which are…
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Have you ever wondered if that one-month stint at that “one place” should really be on your resume? Does it matter if you include it or not? In this article, I’m providing guidelines for whether to include a position on your resume and a checklist for helping you make the decision. The first thing to…
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Have you ever wondered if you really need to include all of your diplomas, degrees, or certifications on your resume? The answer can depend on several different factors, but the most important factor is based on your target position. Does the role you’re currently targeting require certain degrees, certifications, or credentials? In this article, I’m…
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Have you considered including a research paper, presentation, dissertation, or speaking engagement on your resume but you’re not sure if you should? The answer depends on your field, target position, and goals for your next career move. In this article, I’m sharing scenarios where it’s a good idea to include papers, presentations, and speeches, and…
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Does your resume include positions prior to 2006? What about prior to 2000? How far back should job history go on your resume? Is there a cutoff date or timeframe that you should keep in mind when deciding which positions to include and which to remove? Generally speaking, recruiters and hiring managers consider positions outside…
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Does it make a difference what software program you use to create your resume? What if you use InDesign, Canva, or PDF to create your resume instead of a Microsoft Word document? Will it affect how applicant tracking systems (ATS) read your resume? If you’ve been wondering which software program is best to create your…
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When applying for a job, the burden falls on you to prove you’re the best executive candidate—no surprise to you, I’m sure. A great way to show your worth and prove you’re the right executive is by focusing on what the employer needs, then writing an executive resume that addresses those needs specifically. In today’s…
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You have to love keywords. OK, you don’t have to LOVE them but you do have to know how to use them, because if you have the right keywords, employers will find you on LinkedIn, and their algorithms will find you when you submit a resume. If you are not using the right keywords, no…
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One of the quickest ways you can improve your resume is to replace passive language with active language. This top-ten list of cringeworthy words and phrases includes mostly passive phrases or terms that don’t show the employer the value and contribution you can make, thereby lessening the impact of your resume on hiring managers. If…
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I work with so many job seekers who struggle to tell their story and put into words their achievements. Since their career summary is often the first place they start when writing their resume, knowing exactly what to say to capture the hiring manager’s attention so they want to read the rest of your resume…
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We’ve all been there . . . the place where you want employers to read your resume and say “Wow.” But what exactly is a wow factor and how do you give your resume a striking wow factor? Your wow factor is the most important, impressive, and valuable information about you as a candidate. It’s…
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Are you sitting down to write your resume for a 2022 job search and you’re not quite sure where to start? No worries—I can help. Every year I put together a list of my top resume writing tips. It includes the tips, strategies, techniques, and trends that will be most effective in helping you in…
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Writing a resume for career growth and advancement requires a different approach than simply writing a resume for a similar position or horizontal move. Showing the employer the tangible benefits you’ve delivered becomes increasingly more important as you position yourself for growth either within your company or outside of it. Here are a few resume…
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