Not Getting Interviews? Maybe Your Resume Is Outdated!

Featured Article & Resume Writer: JoAnn Nix, CPRW
JoAnn's Article: "Not Getting Interviews? Maybe Your Resume Is Outdated!"

If you are struggling to get interviews, your resume could be outdated and not be in tune with today's standards. A resume that is focused on responsibilities, fails to highlight accomplishments, or is too long or short are factors that may keep hiring managers from reading your resume.

In the competitive job market, your resume must clearly illustrate your value, personal brand, and differentiating factors. Stating responsibilities will not impress hiring decision makers as they know the responsibilities of the position available. [read more]

Food for Thought: Attempt the impossible in order to improve your work. ——Betty Davis

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No Second First Impression

Featured Article & Resume Writer: Georgia Adamson, CPRW
Georgia's Article: "No Second First Impression"

As the saying goes, "you don't get a second chance to make a good first impression." People tend to form judgments based on what they see and hear during the first few seconds. Extended contact may modify their initial judgment but probably won't change it significantly.

In terms of job or career changes, this means you need to consider carefully how you present yourself. Clients typically think of this in relation to interviews, which is certainly important, but waiting until then to focus on it would be a big mistake.

Why? Because in many cases your first impression occurs before you see the employer--through your resume and cover letter. If you don't bother to make sure your documents represent you well, you may never have to worry about the impression you'll make in the interview!

Here are 7 tips to ensure that your first impression is... [read more]

Food for Thought: To keep a lamp burning we have to keep putting oil in it. ——Mother Teresa

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