Standard Order for Listing Information on a Resume
Kent R.
Q. I’ve always wondered if there is a fixed order that you need to follow when writing a resume. For example, do I have to list education and personal details first?
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Achievements on Your Resume – Don’t Bury the Lead
Kent R.
The importance of including quantifiable achievements on your resume is a constant theme in this blog. There is simply not a more effective way to communicate your potential impact than by outlining how you have made a positive impact in the past. But that is not the whole story. Not only are quantifiable achievements important, the structure of these achievements – the way you present them on your resume – is also very important.
Read MoreCertifications and Associations – Make Strategic Decisions
Kent R.
I get a lot of questions about whether or not certifications and professional affiliations really add value and whether or not they make an individual a more attractive job candidate. Like so many areas in the world of employment and career development, the answer is unsatisfyingly vague... It all depends.
Read MoreCommunicating Your Potential Impact – Know the Employer
Kent R.
We all know that it is important to include specific, quantifiable achievements on your resume. But a truly powerful resume actually goes one step further. The most effective resumes give the reader insight into your potential impact.
Read MoreAddressing 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?
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreWork / Life Balance
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.
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