Addressing Employment Gaps On Your Resume
Kent R.
Q. I’ve seen a few resumes where the person explains employment gaps in the experience section. I was told this was not a good idea. Is that still true?
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The Time Is Now
Kent R.
It's already started. The rush of e-mails from people who want this year to be better than the last. This year, I want you to do work that you love.
As I say over and over… Resolutions can, at times, seem overwhelming. You may be trying to find your way in terms of what makes sense for your career in 2012. I encourage you to make it as easy as possible by tapping into your natural talents and skill set. Strive to be more of the person you ARE as opposed to wasting energy doing something you don't enjoy or – worse yet – something in pursuit of a templated notion of success.
In honor of revitalizing your career, this month's promotion is all about being sure you are on track. I offer an incredibly useful Career Development assessment that helps to point clients in the right direction. More than that, though, it gets to the bottom of what makes you tick so that you can fully utilize the best of you. That's helpful for anyone at any time.
This month, when you sign on for my resume writing services, you can add on this assessment at a discount.
Feel free to get in touch with some information regarding your current situation. I can then respond with some ideas and pricing information.
The time is NOW.
Happy New Year!
3 Tips For Using Strategic Keywords In A Resume And LinkedIn Profile
Kent R.
It is well known that using keywords in your resume and LinkedIn profile is a smart idea. But how you use keywords is almost more important than using them at all. Here are some tips for ways to include strategic keywords without making your resume and profile look like SEO spam.
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Kent R.
I recently wrote about the need to take steps – no matter what is going on in the economy – to move closer and closer to the "right" job/career.
Read MoreJob Search Advice
Kent R.
I was just on a conference call on which someone said "Right now, people care about getting a job, not reinventing themselves."
Read MorePost-interview Thank You Letters
Kent R.
I have recently read some debate about the value of post-interview thank you letters. Despite the arguments, I maintain that a thank you letter is a key part of the job search process. In fact – in this challenging job market – the thank you letter has taken on a new level of importance.
Read MoreSell Yourself, But Don't Cross The Line
Kent R.
A resume needs to be bold and even a bit boastful. This is not the time to shy away from selling yourself or highlighting the unique value that you represent. However, you have to do it tactfully or readers will simply move on.
Read MoreWhy It's Important to Manage Your Career
Kent R.
Q: I was discouraged by your recent post about the importance of being indispensable. I am not getting any call backs on my resume. Now I’m worried that I am not even a desirable candidate. I am finding it difficult to keep up with all of the requirements for a “modern day” job search and life, including social media: LinkedIn, Twitter etc…
Read MoreBest Time To Submit Your Resume
Kent R.
Q: When is the best time to submit a resume for an open position?
Read MoreNot Playing By The Rules
Kent R.
I have a lot of people ask me about "outside the box" ways of reaching HR and Hiring Managers. One that comes up a lot is, "Should I use Google to find the recruiter's email address and circumvent the applicant tracking system?"
I appreciate the idea, but I think it is likely to work against you (if it makes any impact at all).
If a requisition provides details for submitting your application, you need to adhere to those guidelines. Not doing so essentially says "your guidelines don't apply to me." Probably not the first impression you want to make.
More likely, your resume will not make it into the company's applicant tracking system, which means you won't be even considered.
My advice – follow the outlined protocol. Target your resume toward the specific position, speak to specific accomplishments and clearly outline the value you intend to add.
That is what will get you noticed.