I always get asked by clients if they should upload their resumes to the job boards. My answer is quite simple. NO. Here’s why: 1.) Your resume contains detailed information…
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Does Your Resume Need an Objective Statement?
A resume doesn’t need an objective statement, but it does need a customized summary. Here’s why, along with some examples: Objectives on resumes are outdated. Summaries are not. I recommend…
Resume Keywords
If you are looking for a new job, there is something you should know. Companies scan your resume using an ATS (applicant tracking system) to see if your resume meets…
Job Gap Due to COVID
I have had countless clients and job seekers, in general, contact me over the past year concerned about a gap in employment due to COVID-19. Depending on their industry, some…
Why Do Some Employers Still Ask for My Graduation Date and How to Get Around the Age Biases That Causes
Ever wonder why some employers ask you for your graduation date on an application? Even though dates are not always an accurate way to gauge, employers will look at graduation…
How to Write a Resume in 2021
Now that we are well underway in this new year, many of us still have hopes for our futures. If a new job is one of them, drafting a timeless…
What are Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Really Looking For?
Applicant Tracking Systems – the bane of a job seeker’s existence! While I understand the reasons why companies put them into place, they can be a heck of a problem…
Is it Worth Paying for a Resume Writing Service?
If you are looking for a new job, you have likely spent time researching how to write a resume. With so many different websites offering to write your resume for…
When reading a resume, what red flags do recruiters look out for?
Over the course of my career, I have interviewed hundreds of recruiters and hiring managers. Regardless of their work style or industry, they each have red flags they look for…
Should I Use a CV Rather Than a Traditional Resume?
When people begin to search for a job, they tend to see the terms resume and CV used interchangeably–which can be confusing. Though a resume and CV serve a similar…