We all know that exercise is imperative for our overall health and well-being. You have to get in your strength training and your cardio in an effort to stay healthy, be fit, and achieve optimal heart health. But did you ever stop to think about how exercise can impact your professional life too and …
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How an Effective Outplacement Strategy Impacts Employee Experiences
When companies are evaluating the experiences that their employees are having every day on the job, the rose colored glasses come out. All companies like to think that their employees are satisfied with their job, have an acceptable work / life balance, and have nothing but positive things to say …
Job Search Strategy: Tricks You Can Actually Learn From Your Dog
You are probably thinking to yourself...what could a dog possibly have to do with your job search strategy. Well, dogs are our best friend. They like to go out into the world exploring their options and seeking out new opportunities. Isn't that the foundation of searching for a job? A well-trained …
Resume Roundtable – The Top Resume Questions for the Week of May 5, 2019
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 …
Career Change Resumes
In today's job market, it is not uncommon that as a job seeker you might be considering an alternate career path or a career change altogether. There are many reasons that job seekers want to pursue a different career path. Most times, you are looking for new opportunities that challenge you and …
Strategic Answers to Tough Interview Questions
After you apply to a job with your resume, the next logical step is your job interview. Some people love interviewing with companies and some would prefer a trip to the dentist's office rather than a job interview. In our previous blog post, we talked about some of the top job interview questions …
Resume Tailoring – Does It Really Help?
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 …
Achieving A Work/Life Balance
For career-minded talent like you and I, the conversation about having a work/life balance always comes up. Most times, the conversation is sparked when a person is feeling overwhelmed at work or devoting too much personal time after-hours to work projects. You usually hear things like “I …
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 …