You know the moment. It’s been an awesome interview and you’re feeling pumped about this exciting new opportunity. Then all of a sudden you answer a question and you can feel it. Like the air was sucked out of the room. And you know. You. Are. Definitely Not. Getting this job.
Want to increase the chances that you’ll won’t have to experience that again? These tips are a surefire way to tip the scales in your favor. Read more
Oh cover letters – the source of much confusion. Do I attach it to the email? Who do I address it to? Do I need to send one? What should be in it?
As if resume writing weren’t complicated enough, right?
Fortunately, it’s not really that complicated, although I think many websites and career professionals sometimes make it seem so. Here’s the quick and dirty lowdown on your basic cover letter Q and A. Read more
I’m usually a glass half-full kind of gal and always like to lead with the positive, but as a professional resume writer I definitely see my fair share of bad resumes. What I always find interesting is not what they are missing, but the common elements that they all share. The worst of the bunch are the topic of this blog post and the top four things to make sure you DON’T include in your own professional resume. Read more
As we celebrate our patriotism, our BBQ, and everything that makes us uniquely American, I think it’s important to reflect on what makes each one of us uniquely us! Everyone has something that sets them apart from the pack, and that’s what a professional resume can illustrate when it’s done right. Read more
Gaps in a resume are the biggest issue that most jobseekers face. While it can spell “red flag” for an employer, professional resume writers have an arsenal of tips for managing employment gaps. Read more
