In today's job market, your job search strategy and resume strategy go hand in hand. Your resume needs to incorporate all of the strategic elements like personal branding and keyword optimization if you want to maximize the success you have in landing a new job. You have to maintain a competitive …
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Resumes and Professional Biographies
Q: Resume Innovators did an excellent job of capturing my personal brand in the resume you created for me. I have been reading a lot about professional biographies recently. If you have a great resume, do you need a bio too? ~ Victor L., Chicago, IL A: In a nutshell Victor--yes! You …
Resume Writing: Verb Tenses Used in Resumes
Q: I have a current job, but I am not sure how to present this job the most effectively when I list my achievements on my resume. What verb tense should I use for a current job? ~ Eric H., San Jose, CA A: Good question Eric. When you have a current job, the best strategy is to use past …
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 …
Resume Rescue: Your Last Job Ended Months Ago, Now What?
In a competitive job market, jobseekers are finding it more difficult to transition to new jobs immediately after ending their tenure with current jobs. It is quite normal for jobseekers to experience up to one year of unemployment before finding their next big break. In addition to having a quality …