When was the last time you updated your resume? If you answered anything other than “earlier this year”, don’t procrastinate. Do it now. Case in point: A 30-something agency VP told me last week about her failure to be considered for a significant job with another firm because she didn’t have an up-to-date resume. She…… Continue reading Update Your Resume Now
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In a Job Search and Elsewhere, Proofread. And Proofread Again.
Q. I tried to speed up my job search by modifying form letters to a number of agencies, but I forgot to change the original agency name within the 20 emails I sent to other agencies. So far, I have only heard from a couple firms and they didn’t mention anything about this mistake. Should…… Continue reading In a Job Search and Elsewhere, Proofread. And Proofread Again.
Resume Mistakes and Passive Words Don’t Win Jobs
Frustrated with her lack of traction in a job search, a former student asked me to review her resume over the weekend. Since most of my courses include a discussion about the importance of resumes, I was surprised that hers missed key elements of an effective resume. In fact, she was guilty of violating five of the…… Continue reading Resume Mistakes and Passive Words Don’t Win Jobs
Update Your Resume Regularly
The days of working 40 years for the same company and retiring with a nice pension and a gold watch have long since come and gone. Job hopping is the new normal for members of the Millennial Generation (born between 1977-1997), who have an average stay of just 4.4 years at each job. According to…… Continue reading Update Your Resume Regularly
To Do, Or Not To Do: Resume Objective Statements
Now that an increasing number of companies specifically request that applicants not include cover letters with their online applications, I’m revising my anti objective position when applying for such jobs. My new recommendation: Include an objective or career summary if only resumes are requested. However, if cover letters are required, do not include an objective on…… Continue reading To Do, Or Not To Do: Resume Objective Statements
Volunteerism Builds Resumes While Doing Good
The summer volunteer recruiting season has shifted into high gear, so this is a perfect time for students and job seekers to enhance their resumes with career-specific experiences while helping worthy nonprofit organizations. I was reminded of the importance of volunteerism during yesterday’s executive committee meeting at the Lincoln Park Zoo where volunteer director Lauren Pike detailed her well-organized…… Continue reading Volunteerism Builds Resumes While Doing Good
Making Your Letter of Recommendation Stand Out
Are you about to venture into the real world? If you want to display a successful and professional image, you definitely need to present a good letter of recommendation. A letter of recommendation is a very useful tool, especially during the selection process. The more positive references the candidate has, the better it is. Facts…… Continue reading Making Your Letter of Recommendation Stand Out
Avoid 6 Common Resume Mistakes
In an effort to include everything important in your resume, don’t forget to remove what isn’t. Your resume is the first thing an employer will see — don’t let it be the last because you made one of these 6 mistakes: Too Much Information Unless specified, don’t include any reference to your physical attributes, marital status or sexual orientation.…… Continue reading Avoid 6 Common Resume Mistakes
Drop Vague Objective Statement From Your Resume
Q. I’m starting off the new year by updating my resume, but I hear conflicting points of view on whether to include an objective or goal statement. What are your recommendations for resume updating and inclusion of an objective statement? -BL A. Whether you’re looking for a job or not, this is the perfect time…… Continue reading Drop Vague Objective Statement From Your Resume
4 Ways to Edit Your Resume Like the Pros
Professional resume writers are trained professionals who use the recruiter or employer mindset to craft resumes. If you want to create resumes that have an impact like theirs, you too have to develop that mindset. This is no easy feat as many people who have attempted attest. It’s a laborious process that often intimidates and…… Continue reading 4 Ways to Edit Your Resume Like the Pros