Do You Use Proper "Resume Speak"
Kent R.
Q: Is it still standard to refrain from using words such as “a” and “the” on a resume?
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Your Resume Could Be A Tiebreaker
Kent R.
Recently, I put together (what I think is) my best package/promo ever. It includes a suite of job-search documents that set you up for success for a more effective job search and/or a robust career.
Read MoreTandem's Tips - Thanks for the Interview
Kent R.
Q: I recently interviewed for a job, and my friend asked if I had sent a hand-written thank you note. I sent a thank you note, but it wasn’t hand-written. Are people still doing that?
Read MoreMarketing Piece or Resume - Consider Your Audience
Kent R.
Many of my clients have consulting businesses or do freelance work while they look for a new job. It makes sense, then, that they would want a resume that can also work well as a client marketing piece. This is an excellent idea, but comes with some caveats.
Read MoreThere ARE Jobs Out There
Kent R.
Recently, I wrote about knowing what you are worth and taking back control. In more empowering news, I want to say that there are jobs out there.
Read MoreWhat Are You Worth?
Kent R.
It's a rough economy. We all know that. Day after day, I see resumes on which it's clear that the owner has been regressing. I often find myself thinking "He has a graduate degree and all of that incredible experiences, and he's a xxx."
Read MoreAlways Provide the Best Possible Information on Your Resume
Kent R.
I just read a blog post in which the author proposed not paying much attention to insignificant work experience. In the post she suggests quickly addressing this kind of experience and moving on. Here's what I have an issue with...
Read MoreLinkedIn’s “Apply Now” Button - The Upside
Kent R.
Last week, I outlined some of the potential downsides of LinkedIn’s new “Apply Now” button. This week, I want to look at the upsides and how this new technology has the potential to make the employment landscape even more user-friendly.
Read MoreLinkedIn's "Apply Now" Button - The Downside
Kent R.
Last week, LinkedIn announced the roll out of an “Apply Now” button that lets users apply to a job with just one click. This is being widely praised as a step toward streamlining the application process and has many job seekers cheering. But what appears to be a big step forward in the job search process, might be making it even harder to actually get a job.
Read MoreLooking For Work? Consider Your Options
Kent R.
We tend to get stuck in patterns of narrow thinking – in our careers and in life. The blog entry you are referring to encourages job-seekers to take a broader view when navigating this frustrating employment environment.
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