I had an interesting insight yesterday strike me during the process of teaching a class on resume-writing methodology. At this event, I was chatting with around 30 or so job seekers about the topic of resume “best practices” and asking them, many of whom are former hiring managers, to share their particular preferences in terms […]
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How Handle Employment Gaps on your Resume?
October 24, 2012 
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There’s no question about it. Most employers today have a “perfect picture” in mind of the ideal candidate they’d like to hire for most positions. This individual not only brings to the table perfect educational credentials and spot-on relevant experience, but also boasts a career path characterized by an unbroken string of progressively-upward employment roles […]
Read moreThoughts on the “Grecian Formula” Resume Approach
August 23, 2012 2 Comments
If you’re out looking for a new employment opportunity in this marketplace, and you’re normal, you’re going to find yourself over-analyzing, over-reacting, and over-stressing (is that a word?) to almost every little aspect of your resume and job search approach. “Is it something on my resume that’s preventing me from getting more interviews? Does that […]
Read moreWhat Does Your Resume Convey in 6 Seconds?
April 16, 2012 3 Comments
Resume angst. It’s a very real thing and the majority of job hunters I meet seem to suffer from it. There just aren’t many people you’ll meet who will stand behind their resume 100% and say “I think my resume is terrific, sums up my qualifications beautifully, and is a piece I’m highly confident in […]
Read moreTime to Ditch the Resume & “Embody” Greatness?
February 9, 2012 1 Comment
Imagine a world with no resumes. A hiring market where people aren’t judged by the superficial impressions given off by a single short document, but on their ability to actually “prove” that they’re highly capable in their field and capable of solving an employer’s problems. Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? And a much more fair way […]
Read moreCareer Poll: Biggest Mistake on Resumes?
October 21, 2011 1 Comment
This was an interesting one. Given the vast range of opinions floating around the employment world about resumes, and the fact that most job hunters seem endlessly insecure about them, I wanted to survey the masses and see what the most common gripe was about resumes today — perhaps offering some insight as to what […]
Read moreResume Questions Answered (But Not By Me)
July 23, 2011 0 Comments
All you job hunters out there, raise your hands if you’re confused about what you should put on your resume or around how best to “package yourself” on paper these days. Okay, now stop. You’re blocking out the sun. As I’ve pointed out for many years, including in this recent article here, every resume-writer on […]
Read moreResumes, Chickens & Eggs: The Debate Rages On
May 27, 2011 0 Comments
As a follow-up to the article I posted a few days ago, outlining my 5 Steps to a Very Good Resume methodology, I can’t resist sharing the link below from a recent LinkedIn discussion I came across that was focused on resumes — and specifically, whether or not a resume in today’s world should be […]
Read more5 Steps to a “Very Good” Resume
May 6, 2011 2 Comments
Resume-writing is a multi-million-dollar industry these days — not only due to the rise in unemployment rates, I believe, but also due to the fact that many resume-writing services intentionally try to make resume development seem like more of an “arcane science” than it really is. You’ll see some companies suggesting they’ve invented some sort […]
Read moreWhat to Name Your Resume File
March 17, 2011 2 Comments
Now I thought I was a little obsessive-compulsive about certain aspects of job hunting, but here’s a guy (Robert Merrill) who takes things a whole step further as he shares his thoughts on a subject that barely ever gets any scrutiny — what exactly to name the resume file you submit to employers. Click here […]
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