Most agree, writing a resume for a job search in your current field can be a daunting task. Writing a resume when you want to make a career change can almost make you want to throw your hands up in the air and go vacation on a sunny beach in the tropics. Never fear! If [...]
Many of my clients ask me if they really need a cover letter. Yes. For sure. Absolutely. But, shouldn’t the resume speak for itself? Yes and no. Learning how to write an effective cover letter could help you pull away from your competition. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE COVER LETTER? A cover letter is [...]
The most effective resume circulating in the job market today is the “Reverse Chronological Resume” with a hybrid/combination of “functional” thrown in for good measure. And, it is the style and format used very successfully by LinkedIn for every member’s profiles. This format is proven to provide your information to a potential employer in the [...]
One of the most frequent questions I get is, "How do I write an objective for a resume?" My answer is always, "Don't." Write a Professional Summary instead. WHAT WAS A RESUME OBJECTIVE? In the distant past, an “objective” was THE thing to write. It was placed at the top of a resume, appeared to [...]