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Executive Resumes: A Basic Approach To A Stellar Presentation
As a professional resume writer, I often see self-written resumes by executive-level clients that are general and task oriented. In short, a throwback to the typical resumes done by high school graduates. These formats might include such categories as objective, skills and work history. The information presented is general and fails to tell what is […]
Valuable Resume and Career Tips
The following responses to popular questions are designed to facilitate an effective job search campaign, starting with the resume:
QUESTION: Do I need an objective? I need to do my resume, but I am not sure what kind of job I want. Do I need one? My friend who used to be my supervisor in my […]
How To Show Your Oldest Experience First In Your Resume
In order to effectively convey that you have what an employer is looking for, you can implement several approaches to emphasize that information.
Using a chronological resume is good if your most recent position is in that type of position. But if it was three jobs ago, the reader may think you do not have […]
How To Submit An Application To Long Island School Districts
There are more than 125 school districts on Long Island, and each district has their own guidelines for submitting job applications.
More than a decade ago, sending a resume, cover letter and copy of a certification was the only one way to apply for a position with any of the many LI school districts.
In […]
Why You Need To Use A Resume Instead Of A Job Application
A resume is needed over the job application is because it is a presentation of who you are. In short, it is an advertisement. You are the product.
It includes achievements instead of just “duties” and provides a lot more room for your information compared to the small section found on a job application form. […]
Interviewing and Dating: A Comparative Analysis
It is the evening of your blind date. You are off to a good start. You know a little about your date and your date knows a little about you. The description of your blind date seems too good to be true. From what you know, they are a perfect vision of your ideal partner. […]
Resumes and Cover Letters Belong Together
Even if the recipient knows who you are and sees that your package was sent by you because of the return address label, they are bound to wonder why you are sending the package unless it is your birthday.
Taking the scenario a bit farther, suppose you were a company sending them a package as […]
The Importance In Using An Objective On Your Resume
In theory, a resume should list the experience without an objective and each cover letter would specify which position is being targeted. That is a nice idea, but it is not practical.
In today’s competitive, fast-paced job market, a company has very little time to figure out what a job seeker is looking to do for […]
The Difference Between Creating and Typing Up A Resume
A resume writer has to size up a client’s professional life and career direction in short order. It is not always straightforward. A good resume writer will uncover accomplishments and provide consultation on career goals.
That said, it is difficult for a resume writer to answer the question,”How much do you charge to do a […]
Personal Branding - How To Label Yourself For Career Promotion
Too often job seekers send out resumes without a focus or message that speaks to the reader. They include all of their jobs going back many years with an extensive list of job responsibilities.
What they fail to do is convey their unique personal brand or value proposition to a hiring manager that clearly demonstrates […]
