Professional Resume Writers Are Like Car Mechanics: There Are Good Ones And Not So Good Ones…

A heated discussion about using or not using professional resume writers yielded some interesting trends in the job-seeker community. While opinions varied immensely, trends persisted across all shades of the spectrum.

A Day In The Life Of A Job Seeker

With this post, we open up the series “A Day In The Life Of A Job Seeker”. You are not alone – other people are taking on the same tasks on a daily basis. Some have success stories to share, some are still looking. Share your story, encourage others – or get the motivation you need.

Career Change – The Planned One

There are times when staying with a company any longer just does not cut it anymore.

Resume Tips: (6) Is There A Doctor In The House?

Landing that dream job just may make you all the money you need to pay an accountant, a mechanic, a lawyer….

Resume Tips: (2) Catch 22 – Job Defines Candidate Who Defines Job

Help them fill the vacancy they cannot clearly define by making them realize that you are the solution to the problem they did not know they had.

Resume Tips: (1) Run Away… from Templates

You have hours, days, weeks and even months to prepare for your first impression. Use this time to be yourself.

Video Resume – Do You REALLY Want to Be Seen?

Until the day arrives when we communicate with people using video-phones, abandon handwriting, work in remote locations and have no face-to-face time, replacing it with video-conferencing and virtual white boards, the face of a candidate on the screen is not going to be a preferred way of applying for a job.

Cover Letter: Distinguish Yourself

Over 90% of job seekers actually spoil their applications by sending cover letters.

Multiple Resumes: The Dilemma

Create multiple versions of your resume – and you may be considered not fully committed to your next career step…