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Your Attitude is Your Worst Enemy During a Job Search
Understandably, searching for a new job is stressful. You’ve been in the same career for over 20 years and without warning, get…
Resume Summary Statements vs. Objective Statements
What is a Summary Statement? A summary statement on a resume is a short paragraph, generally 3 to 5 sentences long, that…
Top 7 Ways to Improve Your Resume in 2023
Writing your own resume is not an easy task, we know. Especially in a saturated job market with fierce competition, learning all…
Has Your Resume Vanished Into the ATS Black Hole?
We’ve all been there before. Sending out countless resumes only to hear crickets. It seems that no matter how many times you…
How to Write a Personalized Cover Letter
“A cover letter is sort of like a short biography which tells a story of how a candidate got to where they…
The Difference Between a Resume and CV
One of the most common questions I am constantly asked by clients is “What’s the difference between a resume and CV?” Both…
How Many Pages Should a Resume Be?
There are many rumors floating around on the internet and throughout the job marketplace regarding the correct length of a resume and…
Should You Explain Job Gaps on a Resume?
Everyone wants a stellar resume and sometimes we tend to over-analyze our own situations, which can produce negative results during a new…
Are Automated Resume Reviews Accurate?
After more than 10 years at the same job, you may have decided to pull that old and dusty resume from your…