We’ve all been capable of telling a little white lie before, and lying on resumes is a common practice today. What they don’t know won’t hurt ‘em, right? It seems easy to fudge a resume and have that none-the-wiser attitude. Human resources departments must skim through hundreds of resumes a day – there’s no way [...]
When buckling down for a serious job search, it’s crucial to have all your ducks in a row before you get started because success is where preparation and opportunity meet. Whether you find the perfect job online, or you’re referred through strong networking, those opportunities will come, but you have to be ready for them. [...]
In my last post, I introduced accomplishment statements; one of the biggest secrets of professional, job-winning resumes. "But what are accomplishment statements? And how do I write them?" I hear you ask. Accomplishment statements are short stories telling how you helped your employer achieve key goals. They describe a problem and how you solved it. [...]
Professional resume writers have a big secret. We use it to create resumes that get interviews for our clients. Human resource experts have known for years that most jobs seekers send in resumes that don't get interviews. The vast majority of these resumes get rejected because their writers "major on minors and miss the point." They [...]