April 20, 2012 | 0 comments
If news stories were written like the resumes I see every day, a news story about a fire might look like this: “There was a fire on Tuesday in a building. Traffic was backed up some distance for some period … Continue reading
April 11, 2012 | 2 Comments
Convential Wisdom has it that resumes have to be written in the most clipped, stilted business-speak possible. It’s not true. Thinking that way is a disservice to our resumes and our job prospects. A poster on Reddit asked how proficient … Continue reading
March 30, 2012 | 9 Comments
Here’s a quick list of things that should never appear on your resume. Unfortunately, I see them all the time. A photo unless you’re applying for a position as a model or actor. A list of references You’ll be asked … Continue reading
February 1, 2012 | 9 Comments
Never put “excellent communication skills” in your resume. Who doesn’t think they have “excellent communication skills?” It means nothing. It’s fluff that detracts from the real content of your resume. Instead, give the reader examples of how you use those … Continue reading