An important ingredient of a successful and enticing resume are keywords pertaining to your industry and function. As a Certified Professional Resume Writer, my task is to make my client stand out from the competition. I keep tabs on the latest keywords across all business sectors. One tool I find useful is available directly from […]
Do you want your resume to get noticed or not?
There are a plethora of free e mail addresses available on the Internet. As a Resume Writer, I see many foolish e mail addresses that will honestly diminish your chances of making you shine above the competition. A great, accomplishment-based resume damaged because of your address? I think not! “pokerboy@gmail.com”, or “spicygirl@hotmail.com” are just two […]
Which sports car are you?
A couple of years ago when I took my Certified Personal Branding Strategist program, one of the exercises was to define which brand of car would closely match my values and attributes. I have found a similar exercise available for free! It’s short, it’s easy to take, and it’s correct! I’m a Porsche 911 The […]
A Brand You World: 2007 Global Telesummit
Here is your chance to learn more about Personal Branding…..and it’s free! We are all unique! Do you know how to make yourself stand out from the competition? Want to learn? Now, here is the perfect opportunity. Mark November 8th in your agenda and plan to attend the 10th anniversary of Personal Branding where 24 free teleseminars […]
Interviewers Making Mistakes!
Really, do interviewers make mistakes? Yes, of course they do. It’s a two-way street; a meeting of the minds. Interviewers always get nervous. It’s only human nature. Surveys normally focus on the interviewees. However, recently Development Dimensions International (DDI) turned the tables and decided to research interviewers with some intriguing findings. They asked interviewees questions […]
Resume Writing 101
In short, a resume is a performance-based document. Future employers are hiring because you can save them money, boost productivity, enhance the bottom line, streamline operations and yes, eliminate personnel. Clearly state the actions taken and the achieved results based on the STAR technique: S – Situation T – Task A – Action R – […]
The Best Applicant Gets The Job!
So many people I network with at various events mention to me they are puzzled that they didn’t secure an interview for a particular job; they considered themselves the perfect fit! You many consider yourself the best applicant, but did you make yourself stand out from the competition with your resume? You might need to […]
I’m over qualified for the job!
This is a question I hear too frequently. It’s a negative, on a job search think only POSITIVE. A good strategy to combat this is to accept that the position may be below your skill set, but show to the potential employer the wealth of talent you will bring them on your appointment. I’m finding […]
Distorting the truth on your resume?
Just recently there have been some high profile executives across North America not telling the truth about themselves on their resumes. Not only is this unethical, but it severely diminishes your credibility as a candidate for a position. In fact, it stops your career from progressing Just in the last week a senior police officer […]
I know I.T. is picking up; here is the evidence of how fast.
Many I.T. professionals choose me to write their resumes. During the last few years it’s has been tough for them to find new positions, the jobs haven’t been there and competition has been fierce. In the last few months I have noticed a considerable up turn in all facets of I.T. across the world, especially […]