by Alex | May 6, 2015 | Resumes
I read Huffington Post’s recent article about Times New Roman and resumes with professional amusement. As a resume writer, I come across 5-10 resumes every week from prospective customers that are written 100% in Times New Roman. It’s not a mystery why...
by Alex | Jun 28, 2013 | Job Search, Resumes
I talked to a customer today who was adamant that her resume needed an objective statement “so that they know what job I want”. Longtime readers, of course, will note my jihad against that offensive vestige of resumes past and can only image the head...
by Alex | May 22, 2013 | Resumes
Working with recruiters is a great way to get your resume in the hands of decision makers. Because recruiters get paid when they fill positions, your interests are aligned as you’ll both profit when they find you a job. As a resume writer, part of my job is...
by Alex | May 9, 2013 | Resume Express, Resumes
As we approach mid-may, a trip through any Walmart or Target should remind you that it’s graduation season. In fact, once Mother’s Day passes this weekend, it will be the big marketing push for the next 3-4 weeks. If you have a graduate that you’re...
by Alex | Apr 23, 2013 | Resumes
In addition to the skills, abilities and experience that you offer potential employers, your resume carries critical subtext that HR professionals will evaluate when deciding whether to let your resume continue through the hiring process. Subtext is the underlying...
by Alex | Apr 2, 2013 | Resumes
In the course of writing resumes for our clients and updating this blog, we write/give a LOT of resume advice. Here’s five pieces of often overlooked advice that can make all the difference between a fruitless search and a shiny new job: Make sure your outgoing...
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