What is Implied First Person
Kent R.
Q: You've mentioned that some people will make the mistake of using a third person voice on their resumes. Please explain what this is (so I don’t do it).
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Empower Yourself and Others
Kent R.
Each year, as people settle into autumn and begin to think about the giving season ahead, I like to lend some blog space to the importance of empowering others and creating a world where everyone has a chance to succeed.
Read MoreYour Job and Quality of Life
Kent R.
Over the last several years, in particular, many people have been trying to figure out where they "fit" in the world of work. More importantly, many have been trying to determine where they want to land. What they want to do as opposed to living someone else's dream.
Read MoreDo 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?
Read MoreYour 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...
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