You Should Hire Me. Here’s the Proof.

Whether you’re early in your career or an experienced candidate looking for your next big opportunity, your resume will be your primary marketing document. Resume advice abounds on the internet; some of it is very good (use strong action verbs, use language that resonates with the company culture and mirrors the position description) and some … Continue reading You Should Hire Me. Here’s the Proof.

What Your Resume Can’t Do

When you’re in a job search, it’s easy to believe that it’s a game of numbers. The more resumes you send out, the more applications you submit, the better your chances, right? Nope, for two reasons. The first is that sending out dozens of applications feels desperate and looks desperate. If your goal is quantity … Continue reading What Your Resume Can’t Do

The Single Most Important Consideration for your Resume

The Job Search Bible asked a variety of career coaches and authors to give their single best piece of advice to job seekers about their resume.  My contribution and many others are included in this post. I believe that many job seekers don’t think of their resume as a marketing document. They forget to put … Continue reading The Single Most Important Consideration for your Resume

Guest Post: 4 Free Android Apps Every Job Seeker Needs

The prospect of job hunting is like a root canal. You know you need to do it and that you’ll be happy when it’s over, but the process itself is a lot of work. With a little organization and dedication, you can gain some job search momentum, schedule interviews and accept a new job offer before you know it.

Eight Essential Resume Tips for Job Seekers

Are you a new graduate drafting your professional resume for the first time? Are you about to return to the work force after a long absence? Maybe you’ve been actively employed for many years, and it’s been so long since the last time you looked at your resume that you may as well start a new one from the beginning. No matter your circumstances, these eight simple resume tips can help you get started.