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There are a lot of people who believe their experience is just too unique to fit into a “traditional resume” or that resume writing best practices don’t apply. Whether the task just seems overwhelming or the way forward is not clear, believing you are an exception to the rule can be an easy way out.
Read MoreI am a moderator on a popular career management and resume feedback forum. As such, I field a lot of questions from people who are struggling to navigate the often confusing and overwhelming job search process. It is understandable then that many people are outwardly frustrated and that their frustration translates into negativity. I get it.
Read MoreLets first run over the basics. Before considering what else you can be doing for a productive job search, lets make sure you are already nailing the fundamentals:
Read MoreQ. You have written a lot about sending off thank you letters after an interview. I struggle with these. What kind of things should I say?
Read MoreQ. I received an unscheduled call from a recruiter that lasted only about 15 minutes. He asked very targeted questions. I have not heard a peep since? What’s going on? Did I just fail the interview?
Read MoreYour resume needs to be accomplishment focused, but it should not be a comprehensive listing of everything you have achieved. Instead, your resume should more of a “highlights reel.” Think of it this way... If movie previews showed every key moment – if every plot turn were clearly laid out – you would have no reason to go see that movie. And most of us have experienced the disappointment that comes when you see a movie and leave thinking, “bummer, everything worth seeing was in the preview.”
Your resume is no different. If you dump everything into the resume, you loose the ability to surprise your interviewer. Worse, you may not even get the interview because you have not created any curiosity gaps – those strategic questions that make readers want to learn more.
Is your resume not only highlighting the best of your accomplishments but also compelling the interviewer to learn more?
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Many people seek help with a job search only when they become desperate. For these people, networking and following up on resumes only becomes important when the situation is dire.
Read MoreIn today's employment environment, a straight-forward, accomplishment-rich resume is king. It should be modern and professional without veering into an overly designed showpiece. I always suggest that candidates in creative fields have a second resume or, perhaps, a "leave behind" that shows their creative skill set.
Read MoreHere’s the thing, many resumes include terms like "hard worker" and "fast learner." The problem is not that these things are not true, it’s that they are so boilerplate and overused that they can actually work against you. Readers will likely see them as “fluff” so limit using them – especially if you are beyond an Entry Level candidate.
Read MoreI have shared before that it is not a good idea to list references – or even the phrase “references available upon request” – on your resume.Since this question comes up quite a bit, I thought I would share why .
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