Posts Tagged ‘resume’
10 Cringeworthy Words to Avoid Using on Your Resume
One of the quickest ways you can improve your resume is to replace passive language with active language. This top-ten list of cringeworthy words and phrases includes mostly passive phrases or terms that don’t show the employer the value and contribution you can make, thereby lessening the impact of your resume on hiring managers. If…
Learn MoreUsing the Right Keywords in Your Resume
You have to love keywords. OK, you don’t have to LOVE them but you do have to know how to use them, because if you have the right keywords, employers will find you on LinkedIn, and their algorithms will find you when you submit a resume. If you are not using the right keywords, no…
Learn MoreA Sharply Focused Executive Resume is More Important Than You Realize
When applying for a job, the burden falls on you to prove you’re the best executive candidate—no surprise to you, I’m sure. A great way to show your worth and prove you’re the right executive is by focusing on what the employer needs, then writing an executive resume that addresses those needs specifically. In today’s…
Learn MoreIs It Better to Submit a Word or PDF Format of Your Resume
Does it make a difference what software program you use to create your resume? What if you use InDesign, Canva, or PDF to create your resume instead of a Microsoft Word document? Will it affect how applicant tracking systems (ATS) read your resume? If you’ve been wondering which software program is best to create your…
Learn MoreHow Far Back Should Job History Go on Your Resume
Does your resume include positions prior to 2006? What about prior to 2000? How far back should job history go on your resume? Is there a cutoff date or timeframe that you should keep in mind when deciding which positions to include and which to remove? Generally speaking, recruiters and hiring managers consider positions outside…
Learn More3 Strategies to Give Your Resume a Competitive Advantage Podcast
Is it hard for you to identify your competitive advantage and convey it on your resume? I speak with job seekers every day who struggle to write a resume that reflects their value and accomplishments. They know that they have the experience and skills for the position, but communicating it clearly and concisely is a…
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