Proofreading is an essential skill in today’s job market. Think like a professional when editing and proofreading your job search documents. Proofreading requires time and concentration with no distractions. I have provided some basic proofreading instructions that will help you proofread like a pro! Formatting: Review consistency with standards such as capitalization, punctuation, spacing, and […]
Anyone who has ever tried to wear a garment that says “one size fits all” knows how untrue that statement can be. In resumes, as with clothing, there is no such thing as a one size fits all. When we try to make the resume fit every job, it actually fits none of the jobs. […]
If you upload your resume to a company or job board website, you are most likely uploading your document to an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software. The ATS will scan your resume based on criteria set by the company and the hiring manager. The software will make the first decision. If your resume meets the […]
As you begin your job search, you must focus on the type of job or jobs that interest you. You cannot be all things to all employers – choose the job titles that best suit your experience, skills, and knowledge. Once you have done that, you can identify employers you wish to target. Now the […]
In the past, everyone started their resume with an objective to explain exactly the reason the hiring manager was receiving this document. The Objective Objective: Seeking mid-level manager position in petrochemical industry to gain additional experience and skills. The objective above states what the job seeker wants to get from the position. It is written […]
Every bit of information on your resume is important. If that piece of information, that bullet, that phrase, is not relevant to the position or industry, it needs to go. It needs to go to make room for relevant information. Contact Info Your name and contact information is at the top of the page and […]
Only connect with people you know. The entire point of using LinkedIn is to find and connect with other people. These may be people in your industry, a field that interests you, or connections through your first-degree connections with whom you really don’t share much in common. I urge you not to accept every request […]
In the previous blog, we discussed resumes and how they can demonstrate experience and skills and then quantify or qualify your accomplishments. Using these job search documents to catch the eye of recruiters and hiring managers makes the resume work FOR you, instead of against you! In this post, we will discuss two additional recommendations […]
Resumes are the first job search document that most job seekers start with – the document that shows their experience and skills. However, a resume is just a piece of paper if it does not work for you to catch the interest of recruiters and hiring managers. There are several steps you can take to […]
I have worked with a variety of very experienced resume writing and career coaching professionals throughout my career. And the other day, one of them pointed out that the business card with a “mini resume” on the reverse side is coming back in style. So I wanted to discuss this new/old idea. First, this networking […]