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Debra Wheatman, President of Careers Done Write, provides expert insight to the job search process that puts your career in gear with tips for interviewing, networking, job search strategies and how to create a winning resume and cover letter.
Quantify to Qualify: Leveraging Metrics to Make Your Resume Stand Out
There is truth in that tired business adage that “what gets measured gets done.” If you want to stand out among the crowd, you must ensure that you include metrics on your resume. The average amount of time spent “reading” a resume is a disheartening 7.2 seconds. That’s right—when a recruiter looks at your resume, she scans it for keywords and superstar accomplishments. If you want to grab the recruiter’s attention, adding metrics to your resume is one way to do so quickly….
Mastering the Art of Resume Writing: Tips to Craft Your Winning Personal Brand
You find yourself in a position to craft a resume or update an existing resume. This can be a daunting challenge for many people. So much resume advice floats around out there, and so much is outdated, outdated, or simply flawed. I’ve worked with thousands of clients across a myriad of industries, and I’m going to share with you my top 10 tips for effectively and efficiently writing a winning resume….
Use Resume Metrics to Improve Your Job Search
I have said it many times, but it bears repeating: a resume is a marketing tool. As such, it’s important to understand your audience. Far too many job seekers operate under the assumption that a resume should list the tasks associated with your previous roles. Nothing could be further than the truth. For a resume to be effective, it needs to highlight your achievements. Those achievements should be quantified whenever possible….
Modernize Your Resume for the New Year
There is no shortage of resume advice out there and certainly no shortage of self-proclaimed resume experts and career coaches. This can make it challenging to know what should and should not be on your resume to make you stand out in today’s market. To answer the question I know is on the tip of your tongue: yes, you still need a resume. Even if you have a LinkedIn profile, a website, and a digital portfolio, a resume is still standard practice across industries. I’ve been at this for a long time and have worked with thousands of clients; I will share my top tips for ensuring that your resume is aligned with what hiring managers and recruiters seek….
Your Resume is not an Affidavit to be filed in Federal Court
For those of you who read my blog regularly, you know that I speak with many job seekers and people who are in career transition. Like, a lot of people. Something that strikes me as an odd quirk is that so many people come to me concerned with the absolute precision …
Yes, you really do need to customize your resume.
In simpler times, back before everyone had a home computer, and before the emergence of the Internet, people used to use typewriters, paper, and postal mail. When you wanted to search for a job, you sat down at your typewriter and typed up your resume. If you were engaged in an aggressive job search, you…
Three Unforgivable Resume Errors
Many job interview mistakes can be overlooked or corrected. However, when it comes to your resume, it must be flawless. Your resume is a marketing document for your most important product: YOU! If you’ve been sending out your resume, but haven’t been gaining any traction, it is time to review your resume with a critical…
Resume Help: Is Your Resume off to a Good Start?
Today’s candidate is not “off to a good start” with this resume. Let’s examine the top portion of the resume (below). There are two major problems with the top area of her resume. First there is an objective statement that does not sell and second, a summary statement that is loaded with clichés. Objective: Seeking…
Resume Help: How to End Your Candidacy in 5 Seconds or Less!
I hear frequently from job searchers who do not know why they are not receiving calls for interviews. They will send dozens of resumes each month and do not receive a single call. Today’s candidate sent her resume for a Resume Help review. Within five seconds, I knew the problem. That is a shame because…
Resume Help: Are You Sure about How to Present Your Education?
Education is an important qualification on the resume. Therefore, it is important to present your education in the proper format and in a position to balance your education and experience. Today’s example resume could be improved by changing the location of the education and editing the actual content in the education category. 1.) Move the…