Every week, my team and I have a roundtable discussion on what some of the most common resume questions have been over the last week. Here are a few questions that are trending this week... 1. Should I list 2 jobs that I am performing concurrently for the same company on my resume? If the skills …
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New Year…New You
As the new year is upon us, most of us reflect on the last year and think about the things that we want to accomplish in the new year. Is there a new ground-breaking project at work that I can get involved in? Is there an industry conference that I can attend to grow my network while enhancing my …
Resumes and Applying to Jobs Online
Q: I am applying to jobs online using a formatted Word document of my resume. I am having some trouble with my resume data and its readability. When I copy and paste the resume into job websites, the resume doesn’t completely calibrate the bullets and the information looks off. Just wondering, have …
Is there a cut off date concerning employment history on a resume?
Q: I have a long career history that dates back to the early 1980s. Is there a cut off date for including any of these jobs on my resume? ~ Mary, Dallas, TX A: When it comes to your entire employment history, you have to keep in mind that only the more recent achievements …
College Students & Recent Graduates: Creating Your First Resume
One of the first arduous tasks that everyone faces during the college years is creating their first resume. Whether it be for an internship or a first job out of college, we all need to have a resume to help us take that first step into our future. Creating your first resume is one of life’s …
How To Follow Up With Companies After You Submit Your Resume and Apply to a Job
In a densely populated job market, you have to do everything you can to maintain a competitive edge. Your resume needs to be on point and include all of the necessary elements that personally brand you while distinguishing you from other candidates. Once your resume is polished and you apply to …
Resumes & Taglines: How to Use a Tagline to Enhance Your Personal Brand
So you find this great job opportunity and send your resume knowing full well that it will be placed in a huge pile of other resumes. The challenge is making your resume stand out within the first 10 seconds of a hiring manager reading it. Did you ever think of adding a tagline to your resume? A …
Can You Apply to a Job That You Are Not Qualified For?
Q: I really want to apply to a job that I don’t have the qualifications for. I know I can do the job if given the opportunity and training. How do I apply for the job without being passed over for someone more qualified? ~ Bin-Li, New York A: The first step in applying for any job is to create a …