Posts Tagged ‘resume tips’
How to Give Your Resume an Impressive Wow Factor
We’ve all been there . . . the place where you want employers to read your resume and say “Wow.” But what exactly is a wow factor and how do you give your resume a striking wow factor? Your wow factor is the most important, impressive, and valuable information about you as a candidate. It’s…
Learn More10 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 MoreWhat Most Candidates Get Wrong When Choosing References
Did you know that one third of all job candidates are removed from consideration after a reference check? Your reference choices are more than a formality. They can make or break a job offer. Imagine this scenario: There are two finalists for a job opening. One has a much stronger resume than the other, and…
Learn MoreWhat’s your standout resume success formula?
From resume novice or time-starved job seeker to getting noticed, interviewed, and hired for your perfect-fit position. Take this 2-minute quiz and find out what’s standing between you and those magic words, “You’re exactly who we’ve been searching for!” One of the most common challenges I hear from job seekers is that they struggle with…
Learn MorePodcast Episode #6: How to Find and Convey Your Unique Differentiators on Your Resume
Do you struggle to know what sets you apart from other candidates? Are you unsure how to reflect your value on your resume or present your accomplishments in a way that gets you noticed by employers? In this article, I’ll share how to identify what sets you apart and how to convey your unique differentiators…
Learn MoreHow to Find and Convey Your Unique Differentiators on Your Resume
Do you struggle to know what sets you apart from other candidates? Are you unsure how to reflect your value on your resume or present your accomplishments in a way that gets you noticed by employers? In this article, I’ll share how to identify what sets you apart and how to convey that on your…
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