Why You Need to Include Soft Skills on Your Resume
International Talent Management Strategist Dorothy Dalton recently wrote a compelling blog post: “The Hard Truth About Soft Skills,” which absolutely nails the value of soft skills in a career story resume.
Dalton describes how resumes that come to her attention often do so based on the “high incidence of hard skills in the text,” but …
Resume Tips – Brand and Land
It’s common knowledge that we all spend what would seem to be ‘light-years’ painstakingly preparing our resumes only to find out that the initial review is about 10 seconds before the reviewer either dumps it in the ‘no thanks’ pile or the ‘maybe’ pile…ouch!
So, what is it that can make or break that first …
Endear Yourself to the Buyer
Nobody likes to be a nobody, but unfortunately, that’s what you are at the beginning of the job search process, provided you’ve just joined the ranks of those in transition. Those who are the decision makers about your future do not initially know anything about you, so you have the chance to impress them, and …
Why Cover Letters Still Matter
It may be the era of texting, multitasking and communicating in 140 characters or less, but when it comes to finding a job, cover letters still matter. Long gone are the days when you would send a recruiter or hiring manager a cover letter and resume in the mail, but even though the medium of …
Do’s and Don’ts of Resumes
Your resume is the key when you apply for a job. If it doesn’t stand out from the rest of the candidates, your chance of getting invited for an interview is very low. This week, I am going to discuss with you what you should list and what you should not list in your resume …
Job Seeker “Employment Date Codes”
I like milk. For my entire life I have purchased it based upon the date code on the carton. The assumption is that the later the date code, the fresher the milk. You have date codes, too. Few people talk about them, but they can have major effects on your employability. Let me explain what …
Don’t Give Me Your Resume
Are you one of those people who feels, similar to applying for jobs online, that giving people your resume is a productive job search activity?
Let me save you the effort. Don’t give me your resume. In most situations, I don’t need it. Giving it to me will require me to find a convenient trash …
Make Your Resume Stand Out Using Marketing Strategies
Few would doubt the importance of a resume in the job process. It is the first chance you have to convince an employer you’re the person for the job. According to a report in the George Washington University Office of Career Services, job seekers compete with 75 to 100 other candidates for every job opening. …
Do This, Not That: How To Make Your Resume More Effective
Most people fear that colorful resumes will risk rejection. The fact is, more people lose opportunities to other candidates because they cave into that fear.
Because of their unease, many people flail when it comes to building persuasive resumes. Resumes are marketing documents. And marketing requires creativity along with a willingness to get uncomfortable.
Following …
Five Tips for Improving Your Resume
When seeking a new job, your resume is likely to be the primary tool for conveying your personal brand in written form. Unfortunately, many resumes are similar and get lost in the “resume shuffle” of online job applications.
I am not a fan of online job applications, having met many a job seeker who spent …