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Why You Should List All Relevant Skills on Your Resume — Even If You’re Not an Expert
When it comes to resumes, most people hesitate to include anything they’re not “fully fluent” in. But here’s the truth: leaving out skills listed in the job description — even [...]
“Arrrrggggh! Do I have to write a cover letter?”
I know. I know. I’m not going to sugar coat it. Cover letters are annoying. They make your palms itch and your eyes twitch. Do they really read the cover [...]
Linkedin is Alive and Effective
LinkedIn is a vital tool for your career search in today’s job market. Recruiter, hiring managers and all manner of professionals who know of openings are networking through LinkedIn to [...]
Resume lands the Interview. Interview lands the Job.
We’ve all heard it before: “Your resume is your first impression.” And while that’s true, let’s set the record straight. The resume is like a well-crafted invitation to a party—the [...]
Targeted Resumes Podcast – Featured on Mac’s List
On June 7, 2023, I was featured on "Find Your Dream Job Podcast" and discussed targeted resumes with Mac Prichard, Founder of Mac's List. Mac's List is an effective PNW [...]
How To Update A Resume
HOW TO UPDATE A RESUME a Zoom conversation between Child Welfare Professional Inc. & Heather McBride, SHRM-SCP Val [00:00:12] So we have a special guest with us [...]
Effective & Accomplishment Based Resumes
Accomplishment Based Resumes and How to Make Them Truly Effective a Zoom with Mulberry Talent Partners, Portland, Oregon Kelsey Daly [00:00:06] Hello and welcome to a Mulberry [...]
Cover Letter Best Practices
Cover Letter Best Practices a 10 Minute Zoom with 52 Limited, Portland, Oregon Elaine [00:00:01] Good morning, Heather. Hi. How are you doing? I'm doing pretty good [...]
How To Write A Resume With No Job Experience
Where do you start when you don’t have any employment experience? How to write a resume with no job experience is a great question. And, one I get all the [...]
The Motivation Manifesto – 9 Life Changing Declarations
I used to think of manifestos as the trouble making document that Jerry Maguire circulated at the talent agent organization he worked at right before they fired him for audaciously [...]