March 25, 2014
I spend so much time writing and talking about job search strategies and resume writing in general that I often forget to discuss the topic of writing a cover letter that generates results. Cover letters are just as important a … Continue reading
February 27, 2014
The short answer is: ABSOLUTELY (when used in small doses). The long answer is that colour is a great addition to your resume when it is used to strengthen your personal brand and doesn’t make your resume look like a … Continue reading
January 24, 2014
As a professional, you need a skillfully developed resume that demonstrates both the depth and breadth of your skills and expertise and is formatted in such a way that it stands out amongst the huge pile of black and white … Continue reading
January 3, 2014
The New Year brings with it a chance to create a new you and make a fresh start. Many people begin making New Year resolutions that focus on physical fitness challenges or 30 day blogging challenges. Whatever the resolution is, … Continue reading
October 24, 2013
Have you ever given it any thought about the Return on Investment (ROI) for a strategically crafted resume or career service? Has anyone told you that having a VALUE RICH resume document or fine-tuned interview skills can shorten your job … Continue reading
September 3, 2013
While reading the local paper and seeing all the recent DUI and assault charges laid this past Labour Day weekend I am reminded of a few past clients that were puzzled about when and if they should disclose a previous … Continue reading
July 4, 2013
We have all heard the stories of someone who got fired because of a Facebook post or picture. Whether it is a status update about how much you hate your job, a less than professional picture or even that you … Continue reading
Lately, I have been reading and researching a lot on “Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)” and how to best optimize resume and career documents for these computer recruiting systems. But as I read through the pros and cons of these systems … Continue reading
April 22, 2013
As a resume writer, I am frequently asked about whether to include references directly on a resume. The simple answer to this question is “NO – references should NOT be on your resume”. References should be on a separate page … Continue reading
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