July 2012
A Decreasing Employment Rate Does Not Mean Less Jobs
As of 2012, the U.S. population has grown by 26 million people in the past decade. One can only assume that this will have some sort of impact on the decreasing employment rate (down 4.4% since 1990) that we are currently experiencing. However, this does not necessarily mean that we have a shortage of...
Is Social Media Going to Replace the Resume?
I read an article today on CNN that inspired me to write about this topic. Throughout my career as a business owner and professional resume writer, I have often thought about how the "resume" might one day become obsolete to a hiring manager such as myself. According to some self-proclaimed job experts at CNN,...
Celebrate Independence Day 2012 with a New Career
July 4th 2012 marks the 236th year of our independence. It also marks the 4th year in a row of a downed economy and the slowest job growth we've seen in decades. However, this should not deter you from seeking a new career. Many don't realize that when everyone else is partying it up...
June 2012
Prevent Resume FALLOUT! Avoid These Resume Mistakes
Many times job seekers will attempt to prepare a resume on their own without any direction or guidance as to how it should be done. Common mistakes will be made which can lead to ultimate disaster during a job search. These are very simple mistakes, overlooked so often that people do not realize they...
What is a Resume Service and do I need one?
A resume service is a company, organization, or individual that provides writing of resumes for job seekers during a time of career-change or transition. The writers may or may not be certified depending on the requirements of the business. Certification or special licensing is not required by law in any state as far as...